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Paula Samples

Cleveland,USA

Summary

Results-driven real estate professional with proven track record in property transactions and client satisfaction. Adept at market analysis, negotiation, and sales strategy, consistently delivering optimal outcomes. Strong team collaborator known for adaptability and reliability, ensuring seamless operations and client experiences. Highly skilled in communication, marketing, and client relationship management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Realtor

REAL Brokerage LLC
05.2025 - Current
  • Successfully closed 4 real estate transactions, and currently have 11 listings. Referral based.
  • Negotiated contracts and terms of sale on behalf of clients to ensure favorable outcomes for both parties involved
  • Collaborated with other agents to ensure timely closings and successful transactions for all parties involved.

Sr. Loan Officer

First Federal Bank of Florida
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Guided clients through the entire mortgage process—from initial application to closing—while educating them on mortgage products and market trends. Collaborated with realtors to ensure smooth communication and strict adherence to timelines, resulting in a seamless customer experience and a strong base of client referrals.
  • First Federal Bank bought out CBC National Bank (2012-2018)


Mortgage Loan Officer/Production Manager

Homestar Financial Corporation
07.2020 - 11.2022
  • Loan officer originating loans from self gen business and trained/managed 4 new loan officers
  • Evaluated client financial profiles to determine suitable mortgage products.
  • Collaborated with underwriters to expedite loan approvals and resolve issues.
  • Analyzed market trends to advise clients on optimal mortgage options.
  • Trained junior loan officers on best practices and product knowledge.

Senior Mortgage Loan Officer

North Georgia Lending
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Originating Loans Conventional, FHA, USDA and VA
  • Streamlined loan processing workflows, reducing turnaround times and increasing operational efficiency.
  • Led mortgage loan origination process, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

Mortgage Loan Processor

CBC National Bank
05.2012 - 06.2018
  • Provide support to loan officer and underwriting trams by ensuring timely, judicious and accurate processing of mortgages. Review and verify borrower's income, credit report, employment histories, property appraisals, title work to prepare loan applications for underwriting submittal. Ensure compliance with company policies, underwriting guidelines and lending program requirements.

Senior Mortgage Loan Officer

Pine State Mortgage/America Home Key
10.2007 - 05.2012
  • With over 15 years experience in representing mortgage corporations and originating residential real estate, mortgage loans; including obtaining applications as well as coordinating and assisting in processing and closing of loans. Developed and maintained contact with business referral sources, achieved present productions goals, liaised with local referral networks while providing exceptional customer service at all times.

Education

High school diploma or GED - General

McIntosh High School
Peachtree City, GA

Skills

  • Business development
  • Loan Officer Experience (30 years)
  • Social media marketing
  • Time management
  • Loan Origination
  • Sales (30 years)
  • Credit Analysis
  • Leadership (5 years)
  • Fair Housing Regulations
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Contract negotiation
  • Client relations
  • Comparative market analysis

Affiliations

Hall County Board of Realtors

Certification

  • MLO License
  • Real Estate License
  • NMLS #206230

Timeline

Realtor

REAL Brokerage LLC
05.2025 - Current

Sr. Loan Officer

First Federal Bank of Florida
11.2022 - 01.2024

Mortgage Loan Officer/Production Manager

Homestar Financial Corporation
07.2020 - 11.2022

Senior Mortgage Loan Officer

North Georgia Lending
07.2018 - 10.2020

Mortgage Loan Processor

CBC National Bank
05.2012 - 06.2018

Senior Mortgage Loan Officer

Pine State Mortgage/America Home Key
10.2007 - 05.2012

High school diploma or GED - General

McIntosh High School

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