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Kristine Frost

Chicago,IL

Summary

A resident of downtown Chicago twenty years, Kristine is thoroughly familiar with the Chicagoland area and has fulfilled the real estate needs of hundreds of clients. She strives to ensure that her clients’ needs are not met but exceeded. Before starting her career in real estate, Kristine traveled Asia and the United States.

Kristine is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and frequently helps international buyers in both residential and commercial real estate investment. Having grown up in Beijing, China, Kristine feels right at home in Chicago’s urban hustle and bustle. She is proud to serve as an ambassador between Chinese investors and Chicago’s real estate and often helps with income property analysis and property management. A member of the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Kristine considers herself a Chicago Architecture buff and is keenly interested in new Chicago construction, especially downtown.

Kristine has been awarded Top Producer honors from the Chicago Association of Realtors each year since 2012. She is excited to be part of the team and is eager to further expand her business and roster of satisfied clients.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Broker Associate

Compass Realty
12.2017 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts and prepared paperwork to manage accurate and legal sales of residential, commercial and land properties.
  • Managed client relationships via email, text and telephone to stay in frequent contact and maintain trust throughout sales process.
  • Maintained detailed databases of recent sales and on-market listings for easy analysis and reporting.
  • Optimized sales processes continuously based on customer feedback and changing market conditions.
  • Instilled confidence in prospective customers by maintaining professional personal appearance, clean vehicle and engagement-focused social media presence.
  • Achieved consistent sales by promoting properties through advertisements, open houses and listing services.
  • Developed successful marketing brochures in close collaboration with creative team.
  • Coordinated property staging and upkeep to promote quick sales.
  • Assisted managing broker by providing regular updates on client data, prospecting activities and property sales.
  • Completed as many as 50 showings per week as well as Sunday property open houses.
  • Prospected and pursued over 100 leads each month with 7% conversion rate.
  • Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
  • Utilized online marketing platforms to promote real estate services and generate leads.
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
  • Generated lists of properties for sale, locations, descriptions and available financing options.
  • Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership.
  • Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in real estate investments.
  • Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
  • Conducted competitive market analysis to determine optimal pricing for properties.
  • Advised clients on mortgage and housing conditions to identify successful properties and promote customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzed local real estate market conditions and trends to identify profitable investment opportunities.
  • Negotiated purchase contracts and lease agreements to establish maximum value for clients.
  • Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.

Broker Associate

Coldwell Banker
03.2016 - 12.2017

Same as above

Broker Associate

Related Realty
11.2013 - 03.2016

Same as above

Broker Associate

Berkshire Hathaway
11.2012 - 11.2013

Same as above

Broker Associate

@properties
11.2007 - 11.2012

Same as above

Financial Analyst

Resources Global Professionals
03.2004 - 03.2008
  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
  • Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.
  • Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
  • Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
  • Collected data from other divisions to support quarterly forecasts.
  • Evaluated financial performance of investments, acquisitions and other business opportunities to provide strategic recommendations.
  • Developed and implemented financial models to analyze complex information and assess health of organization.

Senior Auditor

URS
02.2002 - 03.2004
  • Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
  • Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting, Finance

UIBE University of Beijing
Beijing, China
07.1993

Skills

  • Financing Requirements
  • Virtual Tours
  • Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
  • Property Tours
  • Estate Management

Certification

CPA

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Broker Associate

Compass Realty
12.2017 - Current

Broker Associate

Coldwell Banker
03.2016 - 12.2017

Broker Associate

Related Realty
11.2013 - 03.2016

Broker Associate

Berkshire Hathaway
11.2012 - 11.2013

Broker Associate

@properties
11.2007 - 11.2012

Financial Analyst

Resources Global Professionals
03.2004 - 03.2008

Senior Auditor

URS
02.2002 - 03.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting, Finance

UIBE University of Beijing
Kristine Frost