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Mike Sibbald

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Broker with proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in market analysis, risk management, and client portfolio optimization. Strong negotiation and communication skills foster successful relationships in dynamic environments.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Broker/Owner

Elevations Real Estate, LLC
Fort Collins, Colorado
01.2012 - Current
  • Opened Elevations Real Estate, LLC with 8 Partners
  • Collaborate with Partners in running our Residential Real Estate Office
  • Provide All Services to Sellers, Buyers and Investors in Residential Real Estate.
  • 2024 Larimer County Property Tax Arbitrator

Realtor

Coldwell Banker
Fort Collins, Colorado
12.2003 - 12.2012
  • Assisted clients in buying and selling residential properties.
  • Conducted market research to identify property trends and opportunities.
  • Collaborated with mortgage lenders to facilitate client financing options.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements on behalf of clients.
  • Developed marketing strategies to promote listings effectively.
  • Scheduled and conducted property showings for prospective buyers.
  • Built relationships with local contractors for client referrals and services.
  • Prepared documents such as purchase agreements, deeds, leases and other legal documents related to real estate transactions.
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
  • Prepared forms needed for real estate transactions, contracts, deeds, closing statements and leases.
  • Maintained current knowledge of laws governing real estate transactions in order comply with regulations.
  • Represented buyers and sellers in major real estate transactions.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions from start to finish using specialized software programs.
  • Researched and determined competitive market price.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions and transactions.
  • Oversaw and negotiated offers for real estate purchases on clients' behalf.

Operations Manager

RLS Management Company
Fort Collins, Colorado
06.2000 - 10.2003

Operations Manager at RLS Management included:

- Budget Estimating for a 116-Unit Condo Association.

- Budget Estimating for a 36-Unit Townhome Association.

Managed all exterior maintenance-related budgets and emergency repairs for the above properties.

- Maintenance budget estimating for 72 units, 92 units, 121 units, and 64 units in low- and moderate-income apartment communities in Fort Collins and Loveland. Managing all aspects of leasing and maintenance departments for the above properties.

Construction supervision, sub-contractor scheduling, and supervision of hard surfaces installation and completion handover to the leasing department for a 72-unit project above. Complete construction project estimating, scheduling, and day-to-day project management/supervision for 92 units, 121 units, and 64 units (rehabilitation of existing apartment complex in Loveland) while managing the leasing and maintenance departments for the above properties.

In January of 2000, I gained my Colorado Real Estate License, so there was an active licensee on-site, as required due to the number of rental units managed by RLS Management Company (my family's business).

Many Positions in Family Owned Business

RLS Management Company
Fort Collins, CO
08.1990 - 06.2000
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.

Education

Construction Supervision Certificate - Construction Supervision

Front Range Community College
Fort Collins
05-1997

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies Attended on Athletic Scholarship

Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO

Some College (No Degree) - General. Attended On Athletic Scholarship

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM

Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Market analysis
  • Property valuation
  • Market trend identification
  • Risk assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic thinking
  • Compliance adherence
  • Business relationship building
  • Real estate
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Length of Time in Community
  • Excellent communication
  • Contracts negotiation

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Broker/Owner

Elevations Real Estate, LLC
01.2012 - Current

Realtor

Coldwell Banker
12.2003 - 12.2012

Operations Manager

RLS Management Company
06.2000 - 10.2003

Many Positions in Family Owned Business

RLS Management Company
08.1990 - 06.2000

Construction Supervision Certificate - Construction Supervision

Front Range Community College

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies Attended on Athletic Scholarship

Western State College of Colorado

Some College (No Degree) - General. Attended On Athletic Scholarship

University of New Mexico