Nora L Parks
Richland Hills,Texas
Summary
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Broker/Owner-Residential/Commercial Sales, Property Management, Appraisal
Nora Parks Realtors Inc
01.2001 - Current
- Own and manage small boutique real estate firm. Communicate with Residential, Commercial, Property Management and Mortgage clients. Assign vendors as needed to provide the most comprehensive real estate sales and management oversite on real estate transactions. Manage, sponsor and train new licensee, real estate agents and contractors. Secure new business through cold calling, face to face visits, internet and direct marketing, farming specific areas along with relationship building to gain referral business. Property management and Short Sale specialist, working with buyers, mortgage company and property owner to finalized an agreed settlement conducive to satisfy loan and title requirements. Maintain continuing education requirements as set forth by TREC and TALCB. Oversite of corporate management, payroll, tax, bookkeeping and sales agent CE.
- Builder Remodeler, Consultant, Project Manager for assigned projects' scope of work, schedule, and budget. Developed relationships with financial institutions such as Frost Bank and Wells Fargo for Interim Construction funding/financing (500K to 1M). Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects to customer satisfaction. Meet with architects, designers, engineers, city officials planning and zoning to discuss plans, permits, inspections for assigned projects. Established schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish objectives. Communicate with customers, including building owners, electrical, plumbing, mechanical sub-contractors, and field support staff as necessary.
- Control expenses by monitoring assigned project budget, while guiding owners to make sound decisions. Coordinate with contractors and owners to discuss scope of work; budgets; performance; close-out and warrantees. Responsible for project cash-flow management: progress billing, collections support, monitoring, and resource management. Ensure that quality standards are maintained for assigned projects. Report to lenders for final inspections.
Principal Listing Specialist
REDFIN
12.2018 - 07.2022
- Top Producer Principal Listing Specialist Ranked in top 5 in the DFW market. Consistently exceeded company goals and quotas. Proven track record in closed residential transactions, closing avg of 87 transaction per year while at REDFIN. Guided customers through the home buying and selling process from beginning to end. Deep understanding of market trends, market statistics and accurately pricing a home. Expert in architectural home styles, neighborhood and subdivision characteristics, city developments, new construction, builders, local building codes, school districts and local amenities. Well-versed in fair housing laws, state forms, contractual language, terminology and property management. Highly skilled in evaluating and weighing multiple offers, assessing inspection reports, working with title company, lenders, negotiating and winning the transaction for the customer. Worked with REDFIN CRM Agent Tools, ZOOM, Google Business, Meets, Drive, MLS and Microsoft Office.
ACCOUNT MANAGER
CENTRAL FREIGHT
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Actively pursued and qualify B2B clients in the transportation and logistics industry. Increased revenue intra state Dallas territory by over 200% increased customer base while growing existing business. Responsible for managing customer base by setting appointments, prospecting, face to face presentation, providing quotes, follow-up and establishing competitive pricing for LTL and TL customers. Work with all levels of management from C level to Operations to insure customer needs are met. Regularly attend and host sales, operations meetings and sales training, customer outings and relationship building events. Proficient in NMFC classifications, specialized pricing packages, U.S. Customs regulations, Import and Export documentation requirements, letters of credit, export declaration. Establish and maintain relationship with NVOCC, over-seas agents, customers, air, ocean, and truck carriers. Maintained sales reports included; expense report, quota attainment, weekly/ monthly revenue generation, target accounts and on/time delivery.
ACCOUNT MANAGER
CONSOLIDATED FREIGHTWAY
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Actively pursued and qualify B2B clients in the transportation and logistics industry. Increased revenue intra state Dallas territory by over 200% increased customer base while growing existing business. Responsible for managing customer base by setting appointments, prospecting, face to face presentation, providing quotes, follow-up and establishing competitive pricing for LTL and TL customers.
NATIONAL SALES
MCLANE COMPANY
- Coordinated projects for fortune 500 account base onsite, while working in conjunction with McLane Corporate on specialized system modifications and opportunities.
PROPERTY MANAGER
TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY
- Managed properties ranging from 200 units to 685-unit multi-community facility. Manage lease-up of new construction communities through-out the DFW area.
Education
Graduate of real estate University GRI - Broker License 0579749
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Experienced supervisor
- Motivate and manage others
- Well organized
- Work well under pressure
- Versatile to any professional environment
- Persuasive sales qualities
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Multitasking
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Successfully exceeding company goals and objective with outstanding reviews from satisfied clients.
Affiliations
- Nora Parks Realtors Board Member
- TREC TALCB Texas Real Estate Commission
- Southlake Sister Cities – retired Board member
- Southlake Executive Forum – Member
- Texas Association of Realtors – Member since 2001
- MetroTex Association of Realtors – Member since 2001
- National Association of Realtors – Member since 2001
- DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Member
- Women Council of Realtors - Member
- Chickasaw Nation Member– American Indian Citizen
Certification
- GRI
Timeline
Principal Listing Specialist
REDFIN
12.2018 - 07.2022
Real Estate Broker/Owner-Residential/Commercial Sales, Property Management, Appraisal
Nora Parks Realtors Inc
01.2001 - Current
ACCOUNT MANAGER
CENTRAL FREIGHT
01.1996 - 01.2000
ACCOUNT MANAGER
CONSOLIDATED FREIGHTWAY
01.1993 - 01.1996
NATIONAL SALES
MCLANE COMPANY
PROPERTY MANAGER
TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY
Graduate of real estate University GRI - Broker License 0579749
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