KATHLEEN ROUSE
Litchfield Park,USA
Summary
Professional real estate expert prepared for this role with strong background in property sales, client relations, and market analysis. Known for team collaboration and delivering results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Skilled in negotiation, contract management, and customer service, with focus on integrity and professionalism.
Experienced with property sales and client relationship management, ensuring smooth transactions from start to finish. Utilizes market analysis and strategic negotiation to meet client goals. Track record of achieving high client satisfaction through clear communication and personalized service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Gateway Real Estate
Puyallup, WA
03.2023 - Current
- Initiated property inspections and coordinated needed repairs or maintenance prior to listing
- Organized effective marketing strategies to raise profile of high-value properties
- Determined competitive prices for each property based on market and comparisons with recently sold properties
- Coordinated efficient closings by monitoring work conducted by loan officers and attorneys
- Cultivated close relationships with various service vendors to secure reduced rates for regular property maintenance and repairs
Listing Agent
Orchard Real Estate
Seattle, WA
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared and analyzed comp lists to inform pricing and contracts, ensuring competitive market positioning
- Managed and guided real estate team, consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets
- Generated leads through property research and professional networking, enhancing client base
- Initiated inspections and coordinated repairs, ensuring properties were market-ready
- Organized marketing strategies to elevate high-value property profiles, increasing visibility and interest
- Analyzed market trends to determine competitive pricing strategies, resulting in optimized property valuations and increased client satisfaction
- Orchestrated seamless property transactions by meticulously overseeing all aspects of the closing process, ensuring timely completions
- Managed appointment schedules, showings, and open houses, achieving consistent sale
Real Estate Agent
4-U Realty
Packwood, WA
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed appointment schedules, showings, and open houses, achieving consistent sales growth
- Coordinated property staging, leading to successful sales at or above asking prices
- Developed and executed marketing strategies, resulting in high sales success rates
- Held open houses to introduce potential clients to the local real estate market
- Negotiated agreements and presented purchase offers, representing buyers effectively
- Orchestrated strategic property staging and marketing campaigns, driving consistent sales success and maximizing client satisfaction as a Licensed RE Agent
- Meticulously managed property inspections and assessments, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance with legal requirements for all transactions
Real Estate Agent
Windermere Real Estate
Puyallup, WA
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Facilitated property transactions, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with regulations
- Negotiated contracts leading to increased client retention and higher closing rates
- Conducted market analysis to advise clients on property values, resulting in informed purchasing decisions
- Collaborated with team members to develop marketing strategies, enhancing property visibility and sales
- Resolved client concerns promptly, maintaining a high standard of customer service and trust
- Drove property sales through targeted marketing strategies, cultivating client relationships, and negotiating deals to maximize value for buyers and sellers
Assistant Office Manager
Windermere Real Estate
Puyallup, WA
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted agents with client communications, improving response times and client satisfaction
- Organized property listings and marketing materials, leading to increased property viewings
- Managed office supplies and inventory, ensuring smooth daily operations and cost efficiency
- Meticulously maintained office records and databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Owner/CEO
Puget Sound Dumpster Services
Puyallup, WA
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Pioneered efficient waste management solutions, optimizing operations and enhancing customer satisfaction
- Implemented eco-friendly practices, reducing environmental impact
- Drove business growth through strategic planning and market analysis
- Expanded client base and improved service quality, resulting in substantial revenue increase
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations
- Optimized route planning and resource allocation, maximizing operational efficiency
- Drove substantial business growth through strategic market analysis, expanding client base and enhancing service quality for increased revenue
Skills
- Negotiate Sales
- Teamwork
- Creative Thinking
- Networking
- Real Estate Law Contract
- Management
- Legal Document Preparation
- Customer Relations
- Relationship Building
- Cultural Awareness
- Organization
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Price Structuring
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Social med
- Real estate
- Interior design awareness
- Creative vision
- Visual design
- Client relations
- Visual storytelling
- Digital marketing
- Social media marketing
- Superb attention to detail
- Strong compositional skills
- Sales expertise
- Marketing strategies
- File organization
- Client communication
- Creative visionary
- Creative artistic vision
- Project management
- Website management
- Budgeting and finance
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Excellent workflow management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
Certification
- WA State RE License - #20110121
- Arizona RE License - In Process
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Gateway Real Estate
03.2023 - Current
Listing Agent
Orchard Real Estate
03.2022 - 03.2023
Real Estate Agent
4-U Realty
12.2020 - 03.2022
Real Estate Agent
Windermere Real Estate
09.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Office Manager
Windermere Real Estate
02.2018 - 09.2019
Owner/CEO
Puget Sound Dumpster Services
03.2016 - 01.2018