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Laura Lycans

Jackson Springs,NC

Summary

Seasoned Real Estate Broker from Sandhills Choice Realty, adept in market analysis and customer service, excels in developing strategic marketing solutions that enhance property sales. Leveraging strong negotiation skills and North Carolina licensure, consistently achieves client satisfaction and maximizes profits, with a proven record of surpassing sales targets.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Broker

Sandhills Choice Realty
Jackson Springs, NC
05.2005 - 11.2024
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote the sale of residential properties.
  • Analyzed market trends and conducted research to identify potential buyers for properties.
  • Conducted inspections of properties to assess condition, features, and other factors prior to listing them on the market.
  • Negotiated offers between buyers and sellers in order to reach an agreement on price and terms of sale.
  • Advised clients on how best to price their property in order to maximize profits while still appealing to potential buyers.
  • Maintained relationships with current and prospective clients by providing exceptional customer service throughout the transaction process.
  • Drafted real estate contracts, purchase agreements, and closing documents according to state regulations.
  • Provided guidance regarding local zoning laws, homeowner association rules, mortgage requirements, escrow procedures, title insurance policies.
  • Created detailed reports outlining comparable sales data in order to determine fair market value for a particular property.
  • Managed all aspects of client transactions from initial contact through closing including coordinating inspections, appraisals, surveys, repairs and renovations when needed.
  • Assisted clients with obtaining financing options that best suited their needs as well as ensuring loan applications were properly completed and submitted.
  • Monitored progress of transactions from start-to-finish including staying abreast of any changes or issues that arose during the process.
  • Attended continuing education classes regularly in order maintain up-to-date knowledge about real estate law and industry practices.
  • Kept accurate records of all transactions including notes from meetings or phone calls with clients as well as copies of signed contracts or documents related to each deal.
  • Researched neighborhoods or communities for clients who are interested in purchasing a new home by gathering information about schools, crime rates, commute times.
  • Collaborated with other agents or brokers at my firm on joint deals involving multiple parties which required excellent communication skills along with strong organizational abilities.
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
  • Prepared market analysis statistics and bid presentation for buyers and sellers.
  • Acquired new customers, counseled clients, and identified purchasing needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
  • Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.
  • Gave buyers physical and virtual tours of properties.
  • Analyzed housing markets and identified potential buyers.
  • Monitored fulfillment of purchase contract terms.
  • Generated lists of for-sale properties.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC
05-2002

High School Diploma -

John Jay High School
San Andreas, CA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • File organization
  • Record maintenance
  • Detail-oriented
  • Microsoft Office
  • Contracting
  • Home sale guidance
  • Market monitoring
  • North Carolina-licensed real estate broker
  • Negotiations
  • Social media marketing
  • Property valuation
  • Office equipment
  • Document management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Real Estate Broker

Sandhills Choice Realty
05.2005 - 11.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Sandhills Community College

High School Diploma -

John Jay High School
Laura Lycans