Kari Gollup
Deerfield,WI
Summary
Experienced business owner with a strong background in real estate brokerage management. Adept at negotiating and closing high-value transactions, prioritizing client satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Skilled in market analysis and maintaining strong client relationships. Successfully managed a thriving business, overseeing recruitment, training, print and digital marketing, event planning, coaching/mentoring, and strategic planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Broker/Owner/Administrative Executive
1848 Real Estate, LLC
Deerfield, USA
12.2017 - Current
- Cultivated lasting relationships with past clients through consistent follow-up contact to support their ongoing real estate needs or concerns.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients by effectively leveraging market knowledge and strong communication skills.
- Developed innovative strategies and tactics to promote real estate listings and generate new business opportunities.
- Increased overall office productivity by implementing streamlined systems for client management, lead tracking, and transaction coordination.
- Leveraged social media platforms for property promotion, attracting attention from potential buyers.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Nurtured a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns promptly and fairly, fostering open communication channels between staff members at all levels of the organization.
Real Estate Broker Associate
Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
Madison, USA
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Built lasting relationships with clients through trustworthiness, professionalism, and genuine interest in their success.
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis to accurately price properties and attract potential buyers.
- Collaborated with other real estate professionals to expand network and referral opportunities, boosting overall business growth.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Real Estate Salesperson/Office Administrator
Badger Realty Group
Deerfield, USA
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Managed complex calendars, coordinating meetings and appointments to maximize executive availability and effectiveness.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing streamlined administrative processes and procedures.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Education
Bachelor's of Science Degree - Cybersecurity
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN07-2025
Life & Business Coaching Certification - Communication
Jay Shetty Coaching School
California12-2025
Wisconsin Real Estate Broker License - Real Estate
Wisconsin Realtor's Association
Madison, WI09.2016
Wisconsin Real Estate Sales License - Real Estate
Wisconsin Realtor's Association
Madison, WI05.2013
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI05.2004
Skills
- Written & oral Interpersonal communications
- Sales & negotiation
- Print & digital Marketing
- Coaching & mentoring
- Office administration
- New hire on-boarding & training
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Team motivation strategies
- Remote work environment
- Event planning & marketing
Timeline
Real Estate Broker/Owner/Administrative Executive
1848 Real Estate, LLC
12.2017 - Current
Real Estate Broker Associate
Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
01.2015 - 12.2017
Real Estate Salesperson/Office Administrator
Badger Realty Group
08.2012 - 01.2015
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
Madison Area Technical College
Bachelor's of Science Degree - Cybersecurity
Purdue University Global
Life & Business Coaching Certification - Communication
Jay Shetty Coaching School
Wisconsin Real Estate Broker License - Real Estate
Wisconsin Realtor's Association
Wisconsin Real Estate Sales License - Real Estate
Wisconsin Realtor's Association
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