Hardworking, self-motivated, communicative, and passionate sales professional seeking a new adventure with growth opportunities. Proven, successful Sales record for the past 28 years, by knowing how to listen, understand, and add value to clients and associates.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Broker Residential Real Estate Sales
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
06.2018 - Current
Listen and understand what my client's want and need, and assist them in determining which properties best suit their needs.
Sell their homes for the best price, in the shortest amount of time, with the least inconvenience.
Maintain constant communication with my client's.
Understand that the deal doesn't end once the property is closed. I organize contractors, movers, and anything else my clients need before and post close.
Manage what needs to be done to best sell my client's properties, such as staging, organizing handymen, contractors, painters etc
Act as the messenger between the market and my sellers in order to keep them constantly informed of market conditions, and provide feedback after each showing so we can identify if a change in strategy is needed.
Manage contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of the sale.
Determine Capitalization rates for investment clients, and identify which types of investment properties would accomplish their goals
Constantly network and stay in front of clients to maintain a steady stream of referrals.
Utilize Top Agent Network to identify properties not advertised to the public
Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
Manage CRM database
SRS, CLP, RENE certified
Residentail Real Estate Broker
Conlon Christie's International Real Estate
04.2015 - 06.2018
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Residential Real Estate Broker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
02.2010 - 04.2015
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Residential Real Estate Broker
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
01.2000 - 02.2010
Worked extensively with developers on new construction projects.
Identified land and possible building sites for developers, analyzed margins to determine profitability, and facilitated the sales.
Sold large construction condo buildings from pre-construction to finish.
Assisted buyers in the selections process for their finishes.
Worked closely with the project managers to ensure proper communication on the progress of the project, so we could disseminate information accurately to purchasers.
Stayed on top of material costs
Worked closely with the architects and builders to ensure sale-able layouts that would maximize profit and minimize time on market.
Communicated with developers daily to maintain positive relationships, and made sure they were on top of any changing market conditions that would affect their capitalization rate.
Commercial Insurance Brokerage
American Phoenix
03.1998 - 11.1999
Managed and maintained book of commercial business including restaurants and small business owners
Analyzed risk factors and advised on which proper policies were needed, and which companies would offer appropriate coverage
Advised clients on ways to minimize risk by changing behaviors which would result in decrease of losses.
Reviewed, shopped and processed renewals.
Generated leads through cold-calling, networking and other outreach methods.
Conducted annual reviews of existing policies to update information.
Created sources for continuous client referrals within community and with businesses using extensive networking skills.
Property Casualty/Life and Health Insurance Broker
Farm Bureau Insurance Of Arizona
04.1995 - 03.1998
Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
Cultivated client networks by building a strong referral base.
Spent time with clients on their large working farms and ranches, which allowed me to assess how to provide layered, comprehensive coverage for those complex businesses.
Analyzed customers' financial situations to recommend appropriate life insurance policies to cover not only their families, but their business partners; This also included analyzing succession plans.
Education
Xavier College Preparatory
Phoenix, AZ
Sociology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Interior Design
Harrington College of Design
Chicago, IL
Skills
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)
Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Certified Listing Professional (CLP)
Networking and business development
Marketing strategy development
Preparing purchase offers
Contract negotiation
Managing newer team brokers
Timeline
Senior Broker Residential Real Estate Sales
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
06.2018 - Current
Residentail Real Estate Broker
Conlon Christie's International Real Estate
04.2015 - 06.2018
Residential Real Estate Broker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
02.2010 - 04.2015
Residential Real Estate Broker
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
01.2000 - 02.2010
Commercial Insurance Brokerage
American Phoenix
03.1998 - 11.1999
Property Casualty/Life and Health Insurance Broker