Susan Potts
Emory
Summary
Dynamic real estate professional with an active Texas real estate license, recognized for exceptional negotiation skills at Ebby Halliday Real Estate Inc. Proven track record in property sales and client recruitment, consistently exceeding expectations through strategic marketing and relationship building. Adept at conducting market analysis to drive informed decision-making and enhance client satisfaction.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Ebby Halliday Real Estate Inc.
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Strong hospitality skills are brought to every interaction making clients feel welcome, safe and secure throughout the entire process.
- Maintained great customer service and hospitality to buyers and sellers alike.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Very skilled in negotiating buyers and sellers needs, wants, concerns and insecurities.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
Professional Photographer
Self
01.2000 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Photographed individuals from the age of newborn to 100 yrs old with safety and hospitality being the number 1 priority.
- Reassuring and calming to all ages as their insecurities about the photography process come out.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Managed correspondence with clients, documented interactions and tracked data transfers with manual and automated strategies.
- Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Real Estate Agent
Home Team Realty - Tyler
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Show multiple properties to clients while making safety and hospitality a priority.
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify opportunities for investors.
- Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to increase potential for selling properties and generate more leads.
Teacher
Sulphur Springs ISD
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Committed to keeping my students safe in all learning environments.
- Skilled at calming students and parents when they are scared or unsure, helping them feel safe and supported.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Teacher
Rains ISD
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Committed to keeping students safe in all learning environments.
- Skilled at calming students and parents when they are scared or unsure, helping them feel safe and supported.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Teacher
Lone Oak ISD
09.2009 - 08.2014
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Committed to keeping all students safe inside and outside the classroom.
- Skilled at calming students and parents when they are scared or unsure, helping them feel safe and supported.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teacher
Rains ISD
09.1987 - 08.2006
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Committed to keeping my students safe in all learning environments.
- Skilled at calming students and parents when they are scared or unsure, helping them feel safe and supported.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Kept all students safe inside and outside of the classroom.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
East Texas State University
Commerce, TX08-1987
High School Diploma -
Rains ISD
Emory, TX05-1984
Skills
- Property sales
- Negotiations expert
- Hospitality expert
- New home salesmanship
- Property tours and inspections
- Buyer contracts
- Presenting
- Active Texas real estate license
- Recruiting clients
- Appraisal procedures
- Buyers' agent
Accomplishments
- Completed over 75 successful real estate transactions.
- Generated $4.5 million in new home sales in 2025.
- Ranked in the top 30 agents in the Ebby Halliday Company for one quarter.
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Ebby Halliday Real Estate Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Home Team Realty - Tyler
03.2019 - 12.2020
Teacher
Sulphur Springs ISD
09.2016 - 12.2017
Teacher
Rains ISD
09.2014 - 08.2016
Teacher
Lone Oak ISD
09.2009 - 08.2014
Professional Photographer
Self
01.2000 - Current
Teacher
Rains ISD
09.1987 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
East Texas State University
High School Diploma -
Rains ISD