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Steven Benson

Beaumont,CA

Summary

Versatile real estate sales professional with extensive experience in selling small to midsize businesses. Fluent in financial analysis of financial statements; production of Broker Opinion of Value statements; Performing ROI calculations.

Demonstrated history of customer service excellence, business acumen and strategic planning. Applies collaborative approach to leadership, fostering team-oriented environment and driving substantial group sales results.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Broker

VR Business Brokers
05.2010 - Current
  • Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
  • Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in real estate investments.
  • Analyzed local real estate market conditions and trends to identify profitable investment opportunities.
  • Arranged for inspections and surveys of sold properties.

Owner/Broker

Self
09.1997 - 05.2010
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

Director of Franchise Support

TD Inc. (VR Business Brokers Headquarters)
05.1993 - 09.1997
  • Oversaw support and training for the entire VR Business Broker network.
  • Set and monitored goals for every office.
  • Provided ongoing coaching and motivation to franchisees and management by remaining in contact through use of video conferencing, on site support visits, and live training programs.
  • Help plan and put on annual conventions.
  • Wrote Company Training Manual including Power Point presentations.

Owner And/or Broker of Several VR Business Broker

Self
01.1980 - 05.1993
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with Buyers & Sellers of businesses
  • Trained and motivated agents to perform daily business functions.
  • Tracked sales and contracts in accordance to California laws and requirements.
  • Controlled and supervised Trust Account.
  • Complete and submitted reports to VR Franchisor.

Store Manager

Safeway & Fedmart Stores
01.1972 - 04.1979
  • Responsible for the entire operation.
  • Hired and Managed up to 300 store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Wrote schedules. Performed annual assessments.
  • Controlled Payroll and supervised completion and submissions of General Accounting ledgers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.1971

Skills

  • Supervising & Training Sales Staff
  • Comfortable speaking to large or small groups
  • Recruiting Activities
  • CRM Software Use
  • Cost Control
  • ROI Assessments
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Real Estate Lending Processes
  • Coordinate Marketing
  • Social Media Digital Marketing

Accomplishments

  • Using Power Point and Excel programs created and performed numerous training classes including a complete 14 day class for new VR Business Broker.
  • Developed and implemented an Office Assistant program that allowed the VR Business Broker Franchisor to help the franchisees set and monitor goals for their offices and agents.


Affiliations

Past president and Director for the California Association of Business Brokers. Obtained the 12 CBB (Certified Business Broker) nomination in the organization. As the Director of Training helped write CABB 101 and trained hundreds of agents in my classes.


Member of the International Association of Business Brokers for over 20 years. As a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) participated in numerous training classes.


Recipient of 100's of sales awards.


Received nomination into the VR Business Broker Hall of Fame.


Timeline

Real Estate Broker

VR Business Brokers
05.2010 - Current

Owner/Broker

Self
09.1997 - 05.2010

Director of Franchise Support

TD Inc. (VR Business Brokers Headquarters)
05.1993 - 09.1997

Owner And/or Broker of Several VR Business Broker

Self
01.1980 - 05.1993

Store Manager

Safeway & Fedmart Stores
01.1972 - 04.1979

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

California State University - Los Angeles

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