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Kelli Upkes

Oregon City,OR

Summary

Motivated Real Estate Agent dedicated to giving clients first-class professional service and honest advice to enable sound financial decision-making in sales and purchases of real estate. Personable and ethical professional with 11 years of comprehensive experience buying and selling properties on behalf of clients. Versed in contract negotiation, contract management and prospecting.

Full service experience in scheduling repairs and upgrades, cleaning, staging, photographs, inspections, etc.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professional Realtor

Self Employed
Portland, OR
09.2013 - Current
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
  • Facilitated closing process on behalf of clients and reviewed parts of contracts to resolve issues prior to closing.
  • Advised prospective clients on current market activities and optimal buying or selling choices.
  • Conferred with escrow companies, lenders and home inspectors to expedite transactions and home buying process.
  • Expanded new business with implementation of networking and marketing strategies and generation of sales collateral.
  • Showed residential properties and explained features, value and benefits of available homes.
  • Advertised properties to general public via networking, brochures, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure.

Company Owner

Inside Out Home Interiors
Portland, OR
08.2008 - 06.2023
  • Established work, budgets and construction timelines to manage and plan projects.
  • Applied changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to optimize work.
  • Adhered to budget, schedule and building codes to execute projects on time and maintain site safety.
  • Hired and managed subcontractors to perform electrical and plumbing installations.
  • Worked independently and with other team members to decipher problems and create solutions.
  • Met frequently with clients to gain understanding of goals and service needs.
  • Worked with clients to review ideas from sketches to finalize concepts.
  • Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
  • Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
  • Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
  • Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
  • Provided information about available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals.
  • Gave clients information about strategies to keep spaces fresh and inviting.
  • Expertly sourced fabrics and carpets to meet customers' expectations and budgets.
  • Photographed completed interior design and staging projects to promote services and grow business.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oregon City Senior High School
Oregon City, OR
06.1989

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Skills

  • Lead Follow up
  • Negotiations Expert
  • Attention to Detail
  • Property Improvements
  • Service Oriented
  • Buyer and Seller Representation
  • Client Relations
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Accomplishments

  • Voted the #1 Realtor in Oregon City 2022 by the Pamplin Media's Readers' Polls.
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.

Additional Information

  • Involved with the community
  • ADU Designated Specialist
  • 30+ years experience in interior design, construction & real estate

Affiliations

  • Board President, Downtown Oregon City Association 2021-Present
  • Committee Member, Home Builder's Foundation Auction & Gala

Certification

  • ADU Designated Specialist 2022
  • National Association of Realtors 2012-Present
  • Portland Metro Association of Realtors 2012-Present
  • CCB License 2007-2018

Timeline

Professional Realtor

Self Employed
09.2013 - Current

Company Owner

Inside Out Home Interiors
08.2008 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Oregon City Senior High School

Oregon State University

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