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AccountManager
Lana  Cary

Lana Cary

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Successful, ethical Realtor, licensed since 1993. Self-motivated multitasker with exceptional customer service skills. Pragmatic problem solver accustomed to working in fast-paced environments. Adapts easily to change, works well on teams or individually. A dependable, dedicated supporter of company or organization brand.

Work History

Licensed Realtor

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Virginia Beach , VA
2001.10 - Current
  • Assist and educate seller clients by researching comparable properties, including analysis of property pricing, square footage, and condition based on historical market data. Creation and review of Comparative Market Analysis and marketing plan. Client consultation regarding pre-listing staging and repairs. Illustration of seller transactional costs, estimation of net profit or loss. Negotiation of contract terms in the best representation of the client. Coordination of pre-listing and post-contract inspections, repairs, appraisal, procurement of association documents, and walk-throughs. Monitoring of contract compliance, loan processing, and closing until settlement.
  • Assist and educate buyer clients through counseling and review of required local, state, and federal disclosures and contract addenda. Consultation with the selection of transactional support partners. Research and review prospective properties in accordance with buyer’s criteria. Scheduling property tours, assessing property condition, researching property valuation and current contract customs to create an acceptable purchase offer. Negotiation of contract terms in the best representation of the client. Coordination of post-contract inspections, repairs, procurement of association documents, surveys, and walk-throughs. Monitoring of contract compliance, loan processing, and closing until settlement.
  • Conduct property research using MLS and tax record information. Program systems to include REIN MLS, NCRMLS, Realist Tax, Realtors Property Resource (RPR), Remine, and select brokerage valuation websites.
  • Participated in the sale of condominiums, single-family homes, land, and farms.


New Construction Site Sales Manager

Various Builders
Chesapeake , VA
1994.06 - 2016.11
  • Builders: Fort Worth Development: 1994-2001; Lifestyle Homes: 2001-2008; Towne Development Corp.: 2008-2011; Sasser Construction: 2011-2012, Graf Construction: 2012-2016
  • Managed marketing and sales of new construction homes. Demonstrated model home standard features and options. Assisted with consumer selection of home site, model style, floor plan modifications, customizations, and color selections.
  • Executed new construction contracts and addenda, reviewed site plans, blueprints, community regulations, obtained construction quotes, issued subcontractor work orders, and processed work change orders. Facilitated communication between builder, project manager, buyer agents, and purchaser.
  • Monitored lending and closing process until settlement.
  • Provided extensive customer service throughout the building process, to include assistance with builder warranty items and repairs, post-closing.

Education

High School Diploma -

Princess Anne High School
Virginia Beach, VA
06.1978

Skills

  • Understanding of the Real Estate Industry
  • Analytical and Logical Thinking
  • Written and Oral Communication
  • Customer Service and Consultation
  • Assessment of Property Condition and Features
  • Value Estimation based on Market Research
  • Contract Terms and Enforcement
  • Mobile Devices and Laptop Computers

Accomplishments

  • Over $105 Million in residential and land sales
  • Ranked in REIN’s top 5% of real estate agents for career sales volume
  • Member, National Association of Realtors
  • Member, Virginia Association of Realtors
  • HRRA Circle of Excellence, Multi-Year Award Winner: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze
  • Recipient of Realty Alliance National Sales Excellence Award
  • Member of the honorable Howard Hanna President’s Circle
  • Licensed for Real Estate in VA and NC

Timeline

Licensed Realtor

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
2001.10 - Current

New Construction Site Sales Manager

Various Builders
1994.06 - 2016.11

High School Diploma -

Princess Anne High School
Lana Cary