JAHMALI PARRIS
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Motivated real estate professional with extensive experience in property management, acquisition, and planning. Adept at coordinating complex projects, developing educational resources, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to address housing and community development challenges. Proven track record in managing interdivisional and interorganizational teams, conducting comprehensive plan reviews, and providing technical support. Seeking to leverage skills and experience to contribute to the Department's education, training, housing planning, and military compatible use initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Property Specialist
MDOT
06.2023 - Current
- Provides technical support of real estate actions; real property acquisition, property management, property disposal, planning, relocation, and inspections
- Coordinates and examines mapping, legal descriptions, and other cadastral products furnished by mapping contractor and/or others
- Inspects real property the Government has an interest
- Generates background data and prepares as needed draft Real Estate Section, Real
- Estate Plan, and/or Real Estate Design Memorandum including mapping with ownerships, acreage, and acquisition lines
- Prepares mapping and legal descriptions for real estate actions
- Processes appropriate reports and documents supporting remediation action and recommendation
- Provides technical support to the District's Uniform Relocation Assistance (PL91-646) program including advisory assistance by preparing and processing necessary background information, and applications
- Provides technical support to the District's outgrant and disposal programs by preparing and processing imperative background information, invitations for bid, and appropriate outgrant, or disposal documents
- Participates in the preparation of real estate planning documents for all new projects
- Coordinates with other elements of the Corps and other agencies
- Resolves a variety of conventional problems; questions, or situations within a limited geographic area
- Investigates encroachments, and unauthorized use of land over which the Government has an interest
- Serves as a negotiator in connection with the acquisition of interest in real property that is required to meet the mission of the district
- Conducts routine negotiations with willing individual or small corporate property owners
- Prior Right Review
Commercial Building Inspector Asset Management
Strategic Asset Services
, MD
01.2023 - Current
- Inspected residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with all applicable building codes.
- Conducted on-site investigations and monitored construction activities to verify code compliance.
- Reviewed blueprints, plans, and drawings for new construction projects and alterations of existing structures.
- Provided technical assistance regarding building codes, zoning ordinances, and other related regulations to contractors and homeowners.
- Identified potential safety hazards in buildings due to noncompliance with local codes or standards.
- Performed re-inspections to ensure that corrections have been made in accordance with the approved plans.
- Investigated complaints of violations of building codes from citizens or government officials.
- Documented findings on inspection reports and issued violation notices when necessary.
- Assisted in the review process for proposed amendments or additions to existing codes or regulations.
- Attended meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and other professionals regarding building code requirements.
- Provided training sessions on proper application of building codes to contractors and homeowners.
- Conducted research on macroeconomic trends and market developments to inform investment decisions.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to identify potential areas of improvement within the existing asset management process.
- Reviewed current industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to asset management services.
Regional Leasing Consultant
AvalonBay Communities
, Washington
11.2021 - 05.2023
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- Greet prospects and qualify by covering all criteria (ask questions; utilize completed guest cards, etc.)
- Immediately record all telephone and in-person visits on appropriate reports
- Files own guest cards and maintain according to established procedures
- Inspect models and available “market ready”, communicate related service needs to
- Property Manager
- Demonstrate community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to clients’ needs by communicating the features and benefits; close the sale
- Have prospect complete application and secure deposit in accordance with the company procedures and Fair Housing requirements
- Update availability report, process applications for approvals
- (i.e., credit check, rental history, etc.) Submit processed applications to the Community Manager for approval
- Follow up with applicant regarding status
- Ensure apartment is ready for resident to move-in on agreed date
- Immediately follow-up on prospects that did not close and attempt to close sale again
- If unable to help prospect, refer them to sister communities to meet prospect’s needs
- Secure new resident’s signature(s) on appropriate paperwork prior to move-in
- Orient new residents to community
- Assist in monitoring renewals
- Distribute and follow-up on renewal notices
- Monitor advertising effectiveness
- Gather information about market competition in the area and file
- Represent the company in a professional manner at all the times
- Accept rental payments and give immediately to Assistant Community Manager
- Type lease and complete appropriate paperwork and input information on Yardi System accurately and on a timely basis
- Review with the Community Manager prior to obtaining signatures
- Maintain current resident files
- Maintain and record daily inspections for the community
- Distribute all company or community-issued notices
- Maintain accurate monthly commission records on leases and renewals for bonus purposes
- Assist management team with other various tasks as required
- Consistently implement policies of the community
- Receive all telephone calls and in-person visits
- Listen to resident requests, concerns, and comments
- Quickly complete maintenance Service Request and inform the maintenance team
- Answer questions for residents about community, repairs, rent, rules, etc
- Follow up on a timely basis if unable to respond to residents on all matters
- Ensure all maintenance repairs are handled satisfactorily by contacting residents with completed Service Requests on a weekly basis
- Maintain open communication with Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor
- Contribute to cleanliness and curb appeal of the community on continuing basis
- Assist in planning resident functions
- Attend functions and participate as host for any functions as directed by the Community Manager
- Participate in outreach marketing activities on a regular basis to obtain prospective residents
- Advise residents of referral concessions (if permitted)
- Assist in placing, removing/updating banners, balloons, bandit signs, flags, etc
- Distribute newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, etc
- Conduct market surveys and shop competitive communities.
GCC Partner, Loan Sales Associate
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Approve loans for various client base within specified limits and refer loan applications
- Outside those limits to management for approval
- Meet with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process
- Analyze applicants’ financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine the feasibility of granting loans
- Explain to customers the different types of loans and credit options that are available, as well as the terms of those services
- Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information review and update credit and loan files
- Review loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate according to policy
- Work with clients to identify their financial goals and to find ways of reaching those goals
- Confer with underwriters to aid in resolving mortgage application problems
- Negotiate payment arrangements with customers who have delinquent loans
- Market bank products to individuals and firms, promoting bank services that may meet customers’ needs.
Real Estate Agent
Samson Properties
Bowie, MD
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Promote sales of properties through online marketing, open houses, multiple listing services and advertising
- Direct person to person sales
- Lead generation
- Communicated with clients to understand their business needs and found locations to help them realize their business goals
- Market to help clients make informed decisions about buying, selling, and renting real estate properties
- Assist investor clients in analyzing information regarding government zoning, expected property value growth, taxes, traffic volume and property growth to help them make decisions about profitable investments
- Maintain a positive flow of communication with other agents, buyers and sellers, mortgage officers and attorneys in the home buying process
- Follow up Calls
- Create new Marketing strategies
- Analyzed market trends and comparable properties to determine competitive pricing for sales and lease rates
- Conducted multiple BPOs broker price opinions
- Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers to showcase houses and plots
- Advertised properties to the public via networking, brochures, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure
- Accompanied buyers during property inspections
- Managed all contract operations, including negotiation and approval of all suppliers, distributor and state and federal agency agreements.
Administrative Coordinator
JFL & Associates Counseling Services, LLC
Washington
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Effectively manage and maintain three office locations in the DC metropolitan area
- Maintain rapport with customers, managers, and employees by arranging continuing contacts; researching and developing new services and methods; setting priorities; resolving problem situations
- Provide information by answering questions and requests
- Plan and lead staff meetings, while recording meeting minutes
- Assisted billing specialist with processing client insurance claims
- Resolve administrative problems by analyzing information, identifying and communicating solutions
- Prepare tax documents for the CEO
- Manage digital marketing communications
- Created innovative graphics for marketing collateral
- Answered phone calls, provided information to callers, and connected callers to appropriate people
- Managed daily communications with staff to disseminate schedules and overviews, program updates and announcements.
Administrative Assistant/Leasing Agent
Chapel Manor
Perry Hall, MD
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Placing and taking service calls
- Communicating clientele information with insurance policy companies
- Entering clientele information into various database software's
- Organizing office area and workstations Volunteer Experience
- Led property tours to showcase amenities to prospective tenants and offered valuable information regarding major features
- Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties, using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems
- Contacted and followed up with tenants on renewal notices
- Maintained accurate records of correspondence with and from tenants
- Oversaw daily operations, maintenance, and administration of various properties
- Settled tenant conflicts using persuasive communication skills and expert knowledge of leasing agreements.
Education
JAHMALI M. PARRIS -
Morgan State University
University of Baltimore
Skills
- Lead follow up
- New home salesmanship
- Experienced buyers' agent
- Client management
- Team management
- Experienced entrepreneur
- Excellent communicator
- CRM software use
- Sales presentations
- Prior Rights Review
- Plat Review
- Project Management
- Real Estate Acquisition
- Property Management
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Problem resolution
- Contracting
- Portfolio Management
- Property Inspections
- Asset Management
- Lease Negotiations
- Real Estate Transactions
References
References References can be provided upon request
Interests
- Licensed Realtor - est. 2017
- Certified notary Public, - est. 2018
- Associate real estate appraiser 2022
- Fannie Mae Green Verification Certified
- Mortgage Bankers Association Multifamily Home Inspector
- Commercial Building Inspector
Timeline
Real Property Specialist
MDOT
06.2023 - Current
Commercial Building Inspector Asset Management
Strategic Asset Services
01.2023 - Current
Regional Leasing Consultant
AvalonBay Communities
11.2021 - 05.2023
GCC Partner, Loan Sales Associate
01.2019 - 01.2021
Administrative Coordinator
JFL & Associates Counseling Services, LLC
05.2017 - 05.2018
Real Estate Agent
Samson Properties
02.2017 - 07.2019
Administrative Assistant/Leasing Agent
Chapel Manor
03.2014 - 06.2017
JAHMALI M. PARRIS -
Morgan State University
University of Baltimore
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