Karen Turner

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist clients in buying, selling, or renting properties

· Conducted market analysis and property valuations to support competitive pricing and offers

· Negotiated contracts and managed communication between clients, agents, lenders, and inspectors. Negotiating offers and counteroffers on behalf of my clients

· Prepare and review contracts, agreements, and closing documents

· Coordinate with lenders, inspectors, and appraisers

· Hosted open houses, scheduled showings, and showcased properties with strategic marketing

· Stay updated on local market trends and legal requirements

· Built lasting client relationships through exceptional service, transparency, and integrity

· Regularly attend continuing education classes in order to stay up-to-date on new laws and regulations affection real estate.

· Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

· Provided guidance to clients throughout the entire process from initial offer to closing date.

· Maintained detailed records of client interactions and transactions.

· Ensure process goes smoothly by communicating regularly with clients, lenders, and other agents via phone, email and text message to provide updates on progress.

· Attend networking events to build relationships with other professionals.

· Host open houses to generate property interest and network with potential clients.

· Maintain CRM database of potential clients.

· Promote listings through Multiple Listing Service, social media, print advertising, websites and doorhangers, and open houses.

· Educate buyers through the entire buying process.

· Set up inspections and be present during inspection to discuss issues the inspector is encountering.

·· Identified potential buyers through cold calling.

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Skills & Qualifications:

· Active real estate license

· Strong communication and negotiation skills

· Knowledge of local property markets

· Tech-savvy with MLS and real estate platforms

· Self-motivated and goal-oriented

· Ethical and client-focused mindset

• Coordinated funded grants within Missouri Water Center to support national water research initiatives.
• Facilitated communication with federal agencies and 54 universities to align research priorities.
• Managed USGS program addressing water-related issues, responding to stakeholder inquiries effectively.
• Developed solicitations for proposals under Water Resources Research Act, 104b and 104g.
• Organized advisory committee meetings for proposal review and selection processes.
• Conducted evaluations of funded projects through site visits and progress assessments.
• Prepared comprehensive reports for National Institute of Water Resources and disseminated findings.
• Established information transfer programs, including statewide conferences and local seminars.
• Represented the Missouri Water Center at industry tradeshows and public exhibits, engaging attendees and stakeholders to promote water research initiatives and forge strategic partnerships

• I served as fiscal officer for the program; maintained and reconciled detailed budgets totaling approximately $3 million dollars in grants and internal funding; prepared monthly financial reports; and compiled information and prepared reports for funding agencies. I supervised support staff, work study students and coordinated travel arrangements for faculty.