Juan Carlos Torres
Des Plaines ,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Broker
Pearson Realty Group
Des Plaines, IL
02.2019 - Current
- Facilitated property showings and guided clients through buying processes.
- Analyzed market trends to advise clients on pricing strategies.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to ensure client satisfaction.
- Managed client databases using CRM systems for efficient communication.
- Conducted property valuations and inspections to assess conditions.
- Developed marketing materials to promote listings effectively.
- Collaborated with mortgage lenders to assist clients in financing options.
- Mentored junior agents on best practices in real estate transactions.
- Negotiated offers between buyers and sellers in order to reach an agreement on price and terms of sale.
- Maintained relationships with current and prospective clients by providing exceptional customer service throughout the transaction process.
- Drafted real estate contracts, purchase agreements, and closing documents according to state regulations.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Gave buyers physical and virtual tours of properties.
- Kept accurate records of all transactions including notes from meetings or phone calls with clients as well as copies of signed contracts or documents related to each deal.
Real Estate Broker
Riklin Realty
Niles, Illinois
03.2010 - 04.2019
- Managed inventory of real estate-owned properties for asset disposition.
- Coordinated property inspections and assessments with third-party vendors.
- Facilitated communication between buyers, sellers, and stakeholders throughout transactions.
- Prepared detailed reports on property conditions and market trends for management review.
- Streamlined processes for property maintenance and rehabilitation projects.
- Performed inspections of REO properties to determine condition and value prior to sale.
- Monitored daily listing activity to ensure accurate pricing on all properties.
- Compared similar properties to determine competitive market price.
Owner/Operator
Elite Remodeling Group
Chicago, IL
03.2008 - 08.2014
- Supervised daily construction activities ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated subcontractor schedules to optimize project workflow and resource allocation.
- Managed site inspections to ensure quality control and adherence to specifications.
- Monitored construction progress, communicated project updates and identified potential problems or delays.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Assigned tasks to subcontractors and monitored their performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Created weekly schedules and daily workflows to support adequate project coverage.
Real Estate Agent
Century 21 McMullen
Chicago, Illinois
06.2003 - 05.2008
- Managed client relationships to understand housing needs and preferences.
- Conducted property showings to showcase listings effectively.
- Prepared and presented market analysis reports to clients for informed decision-making.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements between buyers and sellers to finalize transactions.
- Coordinated property listings across multiple platforms for maximum visibility.
- Utilized CRM systems to track leads and follow up with potential buyers.
- Collaborated with mortgage brokers to facilitate financing options for clients.
- Provided guidance on home staging and improvement recommendations for sellers.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Truman College
Chicago, IL11-2004
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Saint Augustine College
Chicago, IL10-2004
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Property valuation
- CRM management
- Foreclosure management
- Neighborhood database updating
- Residential real estate
- Customer relations
- Residential construction
- Tool maintenance
- Cargo handling
- Construction safety
- Site management
- Work planning and scheduling
- Heavy equipment operation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Real Estate Broker
Pearson Realty Group
02.2019 - Current
Real Estate Broker
Riklin Realty
03.2010 - 04.2019
Owner/Operator
Elite Remodeling Group
03.2008 - 08.2014
Real Estate Agent
Century 21 McMullen
06.2003 - 05.2008
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Truman College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Saint Augustine College