LORI MCREE WHELCHEL
Sandy Springs,GA
Summary
Seasoned Real Estate Professional/Operations Manager/. Seasoned Manager with 20 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Researching and understanding industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at implementing new processes helping departments efficiently meet goals and improve performance s. Results-driven improving processes and increasing productivity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
HomeSmart/Atlanta Communities The Gurley Team
10.2023 - Current
- Instrumental in transferring to a new Real Estate Brokerage
- This move improved agent experience and retention
- Reviewed and improved contract to close systems
- Created and improved processes for Team Leaders to track the interviews, onboarding, training, and sales.
Associate Real Estate Broker/Director of Operations
Solid Source Realty/HomeSmart - Atlanta, GA
01.2010 - 10.2023
- Use negotiation and conflict resolution skills to settle seller/buyer disputes
- Hired and trained staff to process all contracts for compliance, supervised all closing, process of commission ensuring payments to appropriate parties
- Continue to maintain current client relationships while continually building new ones
- Updated policy and procedures manual, independent contractor agreements to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Real Estate Broker
RE/MAX - Griffin, GA
01.2005 - 01.2010
- While performing Managing Broker duties, continued successful real estate career, averaged closings 25-50 per year
- Successfully mentored and trained agents toward achieving their professional goals
- Provide agents with a constant source of positive motivation, leading by example and mutual respect
- Developed enrichment classes for agents in groups as well as personalized training and coaching.
Real Estate Associate
RE/MAX & Coldwell Banker - Griffin, GA
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Provided professional real estate expertise to homeowners/buyers
- Increased sales $1 million per year first 3 years
- Top Producer.
Education
Continuing Education Real Estate Courses 1998-2024 -
Atlanta Area
Associate of Arts -
Mount Ida College
Newton Center, MA05.1986
Skills
- Organizational Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Staff Training
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Conflict Mediation
- Decision-Making
- Management
Timeline
Operations Manager
HomeSmart/Atlanta Communities The Gurley Team
10.2023 - Current
Associate Real Estate Broker/Director of Operations
Solid Source Realty/HomeSmart - Atlanta, GA
01.2010 - 10.2023
Real Estate Broker
RE/MAX - Griffin, GA
01.2005 - 01.2010
Real Estate Associate
RE/MAX & Coldwell Banker - Griffin, GA
01.1998 - 01.2005
Continuing Education Real Estate Courses 1998-2024 -
Atlanta Area
Associate of Arts -
Mount Ida College
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