Michael Howard
Walnut Grove,CA
Summary
Outgoing Real Estate Broker with exceptional talent connecting with buyers and sellers on personal levels. Proven success over 24 years in industry. Expertly negotiate contracts, track housing trends and deliver advice to provide satisfactory outcomes on both sides of deals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Broker
Howard Real Estate
04.2007 - 04.2024
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients by effectively leveraging market knowledge and strong communication skills.
- Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in real estate investments.
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
Realtor
Wood Real Estate
01.2000 - 05.2006
- 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.
- Streamlined communication between all parties involved in transactions, ensuring smooth closings and satisfied clients.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Provided exceptional support during the negotiation process, advocating for clients'' best interests at all times.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Successfully managed multiple offers for sellers, securing the best possible outcome in each situation.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Hosted successful open houses by preparing properties for viewing and effectively showcasing features to potential buyers.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Strengthened professional reputation through consistently positive client reviews and referrals from satisfied customers.
- Advised clients on staging techniques to enhance property appearance and increase buyer interest during showings.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
- Conducted weekly open houses and provided feedback to sellers on potential buyers.
- Followed-up escrow process, coordinated contingency removal of property inspection and maintained timely closing of escrow.
Realtor
ZipRealty
05.2006 - 01.2007
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Provided exceptional support during the negotiation process, advocating for clients'' best interests at all times.
- Negotiated contracts with buyers and sellers to maximize customer savings.
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
Education
No Degree - Contract Law
Lincoln Collage
San Jose, CA01.1967
Skills
- Lead Generation
- Negotiation
- Market Research
- Contract Negotiation
- Agent and seller communications
- Property Showing
- Property Marketing
- Residential Real Estate
- Home sale negotiation
- Contract Management
- Construction management
- Distressed Properties
- Contracting
Timeline
Real Estate Broker
Howard Real Estate
04.2007 - 04.2024
Realtor
ZipRealty
05.2006 - 01.2007
Realtor
Wood Real Estate
01.2000 - 05.2006
No Degree - Contract Law
Lincoln Collage