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Florence Strange

FONTANA,CA

Summary

Driven Residential Realtor with a proven track record at HomeSmart Evergreen Realty, showcasing exceptional buyer and seller representation, and marketing expertise. Leveraged strong negotiation skills and in-depth local area knowledge to consistently exceed client expectations, resulting in a significant increase in successful transactions. Excelled in building lasting client relationships and utilizing social media marketing to expand property visibility.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Realtor

HomeSmart Evergreen Realty
08.2007 - Current
  • Ensured timely completion of necessary paperwork, coordinating with various parties throughout transactions for seamless progress towards closing dates.
  • Educated clients about local neighborhoods, schools, amenities, and community features relevant to their housing search criteria.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing their specific needs in finding residential properties.
  • Developed strong relationships with lenders, inspectors, and appraisers to streamline the home buying process for clients.
  • Built credibility within the local real estate community through consistent professionalism and ethical practices when working alongside fellow agents.
  • Increased home sales through persuasion, negotiation, and closing prowess.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Assisted first-time homebuyers in navigating the complexities of the purchasing process, resulting in a smooth transaction experience.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in successful transactions and positive outcomes for both buyers and sellers.
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Provided personalized guidance during property negotiations, ensuring optimal results for clients involved in bidding wars or competitive situations.
  • Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
  • Stayed informed on current real estate trends by attending industry events, workshops, and professional development courses regularly.
  • Interviewed clients and generated lists of potential properties meeting specific requirements from available listings.
  • Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
  • Utilized advanced technology tools to enhance marketing efforts and reach a larger audience of potential buyers for listed properties.
  • Demonstrated expertise in guiding clients through complex short sale or foreclosure scenarios with patience and understanding.
  • Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
  • Educated clients by delivering explanations of short sales processes, mortgage loan processing, and foreclosures.
  • Collaborated with other real estate professionals to share resources, information on listings, and potential buyer leads.
  • Confirmed compliance with federal and state laws to enforce regulations and monitor sales.
  • Advised sellers on ways to increase curb appeal and make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
  • Advised sellers on staging techniques that enhanced the appeal of their properties to potential buyers.
  • Expanded referral network by maintaining excellent communication with past clients, leading to increased repeat business and new referrals.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of residential properties varying in size, location, style, and price range while maintaining attention to detail across all transactions.
  • Verified payment and loan paperwork for property sales by working closely with banks, buyers, and sellers.
  • Maintained social media accounts to promote properties and interact with potential clients.
  • Organized open houses and private showings to effectively market listed properties for sale.
  • Developed innovative strategies to reach untapped markets and identify new opportunities, resulting in a consistent pipeline of potential clients for future transactions.
  • Guided clients from beginning to end of home buying process in choosing right property.
  • Showed properties to potential buyers and other brokers at open houses and by appointment.
  • Created virtual tours of homes listed, providing potential buyers with additional exposure to properties.
  • Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
  • Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
  • Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
  • Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Followed-up escrow process, coordinated contingency removal of property inspection and maintained timely closing of escrow.

Education

No Degree - Real Estate

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
01.2007

No Degree - Criminal Justice

San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA
08.1988

High School Diploma -

FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL
Los Angeles, CA
01.1970

Skills

  • Listing Presentation
  • Buyer Representation
  • Property Management
  • Local Area Knowledge
  • Property valuation
  • Open House Hosting
  • Document Preparation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Client Counseling
  • Seller Representation
  • Marketing expertise
  • Referral building
  • Contract Management
  • Relocation assistance
  • Virtual tour creation
  • First-time homebuyer guidance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Analytical and Logical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Team building
  • Sales negotiation
  • Task Prioritization
  • Self Motivation
  • Client Relations
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Operations Management
  • Buyer and Seller Representation
  • Goal Setting
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Adaptability
  • Written Communication
  • Real Estate License
  • Sales Strategies
  • Property Research
  • MLS Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Leads Prospecting
  • Negotiation Management
  • Basic Math
  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Purchase contracts
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Maintenance Coordination
  • Open house preparations
  • Purchase Agreement Writing
  • Sales Dedication
  • Negotiation
  • Closings Coordination
  • Market monitoring
  • Partnership Development
  • Open House Management
  • Meeting Arrangements
  • CMA software knowledge
  • Sales Promotion
  • Closing support
  • Property Advice
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Investment property sales
  • Sales Coaching
  • Database Maintenance
  • Property Photography

Certification

  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Residential Realtor

HomeSmart Evergreen Realty
08.2007 - Current

No Degree - Real Estate

Chaffey College

No Degree - Criminal Justice

San Joaquin Delta College

High School Diploma -

FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL
  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Florence Strange