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Leonard Scharf

Murrells Inlet,South Carolina

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Residential Realtor with a proven track record at Realty One Group Dockside, specializing in leveraging digital marketing and negotiation skills to exceed client expectations. Achieved a consistent pipeline of potential clients through strategic planning and exceptional communication, ensuring high customer satisfaction and reliability in the fast-paced real estate market.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Realtor

Realty One Group Dockside
01.2017 - Current
  • Ensured timely completion of necessary paperwork, coordinating with various parties throughout transactions for seamless progress towards closing dates.
  • Educated clients about local neighborhoods, schools, amenities, and community features relevant to their housing search criteria.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing their specific needs in finding residential properties.
  • Developed strong relationships with lenders, inspectors, and appraisers to streamline the home buying process for clients.
  • Built credibility within the local real estate community through consistent professionalism and ethical practices when working alongside fellow agents.
  • Increased home sales through persuasion, negotiation, and closing prowess.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in successful transactions and positive outcomes for both buyers and sellers.
  • Assisted first-time homebuyers in navigating the complexities of the purchasing process, resulting in a smooth transaction experience.
  • Conducted thorough market analysis to determine accurate property values and recommended appropriate listing prices for sellers.
  • Provided personalized guidance during property negotiations, ensuring optimal results for clients involved in bidding wars or competitive situations.
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Leveraged expertise in digital marketing to effectively promote listings on social media and targeted online platforms, driving increased visibility and interest.
  • Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
  • Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
  • Utilized advanced technology tools to enhance marketing efforts and reach a larger audience of potential buyers for listed properties.
  • Interviewed clients and generated lists of potential properties meeting specific requirements from available listings.
  • Stayed informed on current real estate trends by attending industry events, workshops, and professional development courses regularly.
  • Demonstrated expertise in guiding clients through complex short sale or foreclosure scenarios with patience and understanding.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Actively participated in community events and volunteered with local organizations, fostering strong relationships within the neighborhood and promoting a positive image for the real estate profession.
  • Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
  • Confirmed compliance with federal and state laws to enforce regulations and monitor sales.
  • Advised sellers on ways to increase curb appeal and make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
  • Expanded referral network by maintaining excellent communication with past clients, leading to increased repeat business and new referrals.
  • Advised sellers on staging techniques that enhanced the appeal of their properties to potential buyers.
  • Verified payment and loan paperwork for property sales by working closely with banks, buyers, and sellers.
  • Maintained social media accounts to promote properties and interact with potential clients.
  • Stayed up-to-date on property environmental regulations and inspected new properties for adherence to emerging codes.
  • Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
  • Organized open houses and private showings to effectively market listed properties for sale.
  • Developed innovative strategies to reach untapped markets and identify new opportunities, resulting in a consistent pipeline of potential clients for future transactions.
  • Guided clients from beginning to end of home buying process in choosing right property.
  • Showed properties to potential buyers and other brokers at open houses and by appointment.
  • Created virtual tours of homes listed, providing potential buyers with additional exposure to properties.
  • Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
  • Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
  • Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.
  • Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
  • Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
  • Collaborated with mortgage companies to accurately determine loan and mortgage options for clients.
  • Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
  • Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
  • Followed-up escrow process, coordinated contingency removal of property inspection and maintained timely closing of escrow.
  • Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
  • Conducted weekly open houses and provided feedback to sellers on potential buyers.
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
  • Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
  • Reviewed property listings, interviewed potential clients, accompanied clients to properties and effectively communicated condition of sales.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to maximize sales and attract new clients.

Licensed Realtor

Weichert Realtors
01.2014 - 12.2017
  • Conducted comprehensive market analyses to determine optimal listing prices for sellers, maximizing profits while minimizing time on market.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local market trends and regulations, providing valuable insights and advice to clients.
  • Coordinated appointments with buyers, sellers and other realtors to show buyers and tenants prospective homes.
  • Facilitated smooth transactions by coordinating with various stakeholders such as title companies, inspectors, appraisers, and attorneys.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Negotiated favorable terms for clients during contract discussions, ensuring their best interests were represented.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Accompanied buyers on visits of homes and inspections of properties to advise on suitability and value of homes.
  • Implemented efficient systems for managing paperwork and tracking client communication history, improving overall organization and productivity levels.
  • Collaborated with clients to learn and determine real estate needs.
  • Delivered regular updates on property activity reports to sellers, keeping them informed throughout the entire transaction process.
  • Compared properties with similarly sold properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Leveraged social media platforms to expand online presence, connecting with potential clients and showcasing available properties.
  • Streamlined the home buying process for clients, resulting in quicker closings and satisfied customers.
  • Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
  • Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
  • Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
  • Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
  • Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.
  • Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
  • Appraised commercial properties, maintaining accuracy and employing knowledge of area markets for accuracy.

Customer Service Representative

Brook Green Gardens
10.2009 - 04.2015

Tour Guide and customer service, tram and bus driver.

Student

Real Estate School Of South Carolina
01.2013 - 12.2014

Completed Class and obtained Real Estate License # 99709

Community Outreach Coordinator

Low Country Food Bank
01.2007 - 08.2009
  • Served as a liaison between the organization and key stakeholders, fostering trust through open communication and transparent decision-making processes.
  • Advocated for underrepresented populations within the community, ensuring their voices were heard when shaping organizational policies or planning new programs.
  • Strengthened relationships with community partners through regular communication and collaboration on joint initiatives.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of best practices in community outreach, regularly attending professional development workshops and networking events to stay informed about new strategies or tools that could enhance program impact.
  • Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
  • Enhanced community engagement by developing and implementing targeted outreach programs.
  • Coordinated logistics for large-scale events such as health fairs or neighborhood cleanups, resulting in well-executed projects with high levels of satisfaction among attendees.
  • Increased public awareness of local resources by organizing and promoting community events.
  • Surveyed local program participants to ascertain problematic areas requiring improvement.
  • Organized successful fundraising events that generated significant contributions to support ongoing outreach efforts.
  • Increased awareness of organization's mission with strategic social media campaigns.
  • Conducted workshops and seminars to educate community on relevant issues.

Director of Operations

Plymouth Beef Inc.
02.2000 - 10.2007
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement, implementing changes that resulted in significant savings.
  • Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
  • Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
  • Delivered exceptional customer experiences by implementing strategies focused on meeting evolving needs and expectations.
  • Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the organization by enforcing compliance with established regulations, policies, procedures, as well as conducting regular auditschecks.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of service delivery.
  • Managed inventory control systems, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Salesperson/Order Entry/Buyer/Computer Operator

S. Friend Inc.
01.1997 - 07.2000
  • Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
  • Negotiated contracts skillfully, securing favorable terms for both company and client.
  • Enhanced product knowledge by attending training sessions and staying current with industry trends.
  • Coached new hires on sales techniques, contributing to their development as successful team members.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
  • Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
  • Generated advertising brochure for vendor use.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
  • Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
  • Supported new product launches by ensuring timely availability of required materials, aligning with project timelines.
  • Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
  • Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
  • Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
  • Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
  • Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
  • Enhanced system efficiency with regular maintenance checks and updates.

Partnership Manager

Ed Fudim Inc.
02.1974 - 03.2000
  • Conducted regular business reviews with partners to assess progress against goals, adjusting strategies as needed to drive success.
  • Identified new potential partners through market research and competitive analysis, contributing to the expansion of the company''s network within targeted industries.
  • Analyzed partner performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, driving consistent growth in partnership value.
  • Strengthened partnerships by identifying and addressing client needs, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Facilitated strategy development and planned with cross-functional teams.
  • Enhanced partner communication channels, streamlining processes for more efficient information sharing.
  • Consistently monitored industry trends and competitor activity to identify new partnership opportunities and maintain competitive advantage.
  • Implemented creative marketing campaigns in collaboration with partners, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer acquisition.
  • Implemented account diagnostics, relationship analysis, and engagement execution.
  • Drove efficiency improvement through continued process refinement and data analysis such as [Type].
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with partners, securing advantageous agreements that supported the company''s financial goals.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
12-1968

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Financial eligibility analysis
  • Property listing
  • Negotiate sales
  • Coordinate closings
  • Solicit listings
  • Prepare purchase offers
  • Offer documentation
  • Closing support
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Market monitoring
  • Negotiation
  • Market Research
  • Pricing strategy
  • Open house preparations
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Presentation Skills
  • Purchase contracts
  • Client acquisition
  • Time management abilities
  • Digital Marketing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Professionalism
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Sales Presentations
  • Sales negotiation
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Reliability
  • Property valuation
  • Marketing expertise
  • Relocation assistance
  • First-time homebuyer guidance
  • Property showings
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Adaptability
  • Market Analysis
  • Client Retention
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Property staging
  • Buyers' agent

Timeline

Residential Realtor

Realty One Group Dockside
01.2017 - Current

Licensed Realtor

Weichert Realtors
01.2014 - 12.2017

Student

Real Estate School Of South Carolina
01.2013 - 12.2014

Customer Service Representative

Brook Green Gardens
10.2009 - 04.2015

Community Outreach Coordinator

Low Country Food Bank
01.2007 - 08.2009

Director of Operations

Plymouth Beef Inc.
02.2000 - 10.2007

Salesperson/Order Entry/Buyer/Computer Operator

S. Friend Inc.
01.1997 - 07.2000

Partnership Manager

Ed Fudim Inc.
02.1974 - 03.2000

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Fashion Institute of Technology
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