Steve Palmer
57 Manor St., Hamden,CT.
Summary
Well-qualified real estate professional with over 15 years of combined experience in single and multi-family sales, property management, and construction. Highly versatile problem-solver, and expert negotiator. Committed to using my experience, and pragmatism to ensure minimum housing standards are met cross the city.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realty
08.2017 - Current
- Leverage market knowledge and analysis to identify opportunities for investors and owner-occupy home buyers and sellers.
- Educate clients on current market conditions, legal requirements, property pricing strategy, and mortgages.
- Review and execute binding property contracts, confidential financial documents, and property disclosures.
- Address legal matters by working closely with attorneys to ensure proper documentation and compliance during transactions.
- Strengthen relationships with clients by maintaining consistent communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Negotiate favorable contract terms for buyers and sellers, ensuring successful transactions and satisfied clients.
Property Manager
Palmer Property / Fiddle Head
01.2005 - 08.2017
- Oversaw management of up to 8 rental properties while providing general maintenance and repair service to tenants.
- Kept rental-unit properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Improved tenant satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Maintained detailed records of tenant interactions, lease agreements, and maintenance requests for accurate recordkeeping.
- Reduced maintenance costs with efficient scheduling, prioritizing urgent repairs, and coordinating with contractors to ensure minimal tenant disruptions.
- Completed move-in, and move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs, and reviewed lease agreements and obligations.
Maintenance Worker
Vantage Group Inc.
01.2005 - 11.2013
- Performed repairs and maintenance, and managed outside contractors as needed to ensure Vantage's 5 Department of Development Services(DDS) residential group homes and various apartment units were current with building maintenance and safety standards.
- Ensured ADA accessability compliance, and fire safety compliance. Met with town Fire Marshalls, and DDS officials for 6 and 12 month inspections and reviewed potential repairs and upgrades at all locations to ensure future compliance.
- Reduced repair costs by identifying and fixing minor issues before they escalated into larger problems.
- Responded quickly to situations requiring immediate attention or repair within the facility grounds or buildings.
- Restored and repaired worn and damaged building components to support appearance, longevity and security.
Laborer, Carpenter Assistant
Baybrook Remodelers
05.2000 - 11.2003
- Gained valuable education in residential building practices and codes, interpreting blueprints and scopes of work, recognizing building materials and their purpose.
- Assisted lead carpenters with all aspects of contracted residential remodeling work including: demolition; footings; light framing; masonry; drywall and finishing; decks; windows; doors; floors; roofing; siding; material pick-up and delivery.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Mitchell College
New London, CT05.1999
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Highly skilled in negotiation, and conflict resolution
- Detail oriented
- Complex problem solving ability
Certification
- Real Estate Salesperson CT License RES#0806006 Active
- Green Certificate in Home Energy Audit -2006
Timeline
Licensed Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realty
08.2017 - Current
Property Manager
Palmer Property / Fiddle Head
01.2005 - 08.2017
Maintenance Worker
Vantage Group Inc.
01.2005 - 11.2013
Laborer, Carpenter Assistant
Baybrook Remodelers
05.2000 - 11.2003
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Mitchell College
- Real Estate Salesperson CT License RES#0806006 Active
- Green Certificate in Home Energy Audit -2006
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