Malaika Lister
Torrance,California
Summary
Experienced with handling real estate transactions from contract to closing. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage documentation and deadlines efficiently. Track record of facilitating clear communication among clients, agents, and third-party vendors.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transaction Coordinator
HomeSmart Realty
San Diego, California
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Manage all deals flow and paperwork in a real estate transaction from start to finish
- Manage transaction workflow for all the deals in the pipeline (Escrow Timelines and Important Dates, Listing/Seller & Landlord Representation, In Contract/Escrows, and Closings), regularly following up with and updating all key parties
- Maintain organized electronic files of all transactions for use by all team members
- Audit paperwork to confirm compliance
- Manage contingency periods, following up and interfacing with parties as needed
- Order necessary reports and disclosures (Prelims, NHD Reports, Inspections, Mandatory City Reports)
- Follow up with all parties to make sure reports are delivered, manage minor issues, and escalate bigger issues
- Prepare Commission Statements and manage the delivery of funds
Roofstock Realty LLC
Remote, California
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Manage extensive volume of acquisitions for individual and large portfolio investors
- Perform real estate investment transactions on behalf of clients
- Well versed in transaction management in various markets including, Michigan, Wisconsin, Alabama, Missouri, Illinois, Mississippi, Oklahoma
- Managed transactions through proprietary software, Google Suite, MS Teams and Sales Force to provide real time updates and ensure all transaction are compliant and closing on time
- Educated new investors selling and buying in different regions on market conditions, legal requirements, negotiations, pricing, and mortgages
- Collaborated with title, escrow, vendors, investors and attorneys
- Implementing procedures and policies to ensure compliance and limit risk
- Nurture client and vendor relationships
Transaction Coordinator
REALTY ONE GROUP
Huntington Beach, California
08.2012 - 01.2022
- Initially examines all contracts and addenda to guarantee the presence of required signatures and initials
- Fills-out commission disbursement forms
- Originates initial transaction files with title or escrow company
- Opens / updates title search
- Creates ongoing timeliness and deadlines
- Forwards copies of contract to all transaction participants (agents, buyers, sellers, lenders, agencies)
- Creates web-based transaction management file to facilitate secure information access by all parties
- Requests an estimated HUD-1 Statement for agent review
- Follows-up with escrow or title company on day of closing
- Distributes reminders to remove lock box, obtain seller's forwarding address and change status to 'sold' at closing in MLS (Multiple Listing Service) in the event an agent represents the seller
Transaction Coordinator
COLDWELL BANKER
Santa Monica, California
04.2001 - 08.2012
- Opened escrows
- Coordinated property inspections
- Ensured proper completion of repairs
- Negotiated rehabilitations, replacements and improvements
- Provided clients, agents, lenders, team office managers and other transaction participants with updates and relevant communications
- Monitored the contingency period
- Worked with both buyer and seller during due diligence period
- Ensured that all documentation was properly submitted
- Maintained complete transaction files in accordance with State requirements
- Distributed closed transaction files for retention and archiving
- Forwarded fully executed closing documents required by brokerage to ensure payment of commission(s)
Assistant Property Manager
INTERNATIONAL REALTY & INVESTMENTS INC.
Los Angeles, California
01.1996 - 04.2001
- Assisted in administratively managing a portfolio of 50 bank foreclosure properties requiring interim maintenance and property upkeep in the Los Angeles and South Bay areas
- Data-entered / updated property files
- Collected rents
- Prepared / submitted monthly revenue and cost summaries for bank review
Education
Undergraduate Study - Journalism
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
Torrance, California12.1995
Skills
- Structure
- Authority
- Ethics
- Professionalism
- All Phases of Real Estate Purchase Closings
- Escrow Process Management
- Transaction Preparation
- Client Service
- Team Support
- Office Organization
- WINDOWS
- IPads
- SmartPhones
- ANDROID
- IOS
- MICROSOFT WORD
- MICROSOFT EXCEL
- REAL CONTROL
Certification
California Association of Realtors, Los Angeles, California, Certificate-of-Completion—Certified Transaction Coordinator (CTC)
Keyword Search
- Structure
- Authority
- Ethics
- Professionalism
- All Phases of Real Estate Purchase Closings
- Escrow Process Management
- Transaction Preparation
- Client Service
- Team Support
- Office Organization
- Workflow Leadership
Professional Development
- Everest College, Gardena, California, Certificate-of-Completion—Medical Billing
- Adhi Schools LLC, Newport Beach, California, Certificate-of-Completion—Real Estate Practices and Principles State Licensing Preparation
Timeline
Transaction Coordinator
HomeSmart Realty
03.2023 - 07.2023
Roofstock Realty LLC
01.2022 - 03.2023
Transaction Coordinator
REALTY ONE GROUP
08.2012 - 01.2022
Transaction Coordinator
COLDWELL BANKER
04.2001 - 08.2012
Assistant Property Manager
INTERNATIONAL REALTY & INVESTMENTS INC.
01.1996 - 04.2001
Undergraduate Study - Journalism
EL CAMINO COLLEGE