Tory Horsman
Lake Stevens,WA
Summary
Versatile, award-winning real estate professional with proven experience in identifying development property and approaching and negotiating transactions with all kinds of owners. Knowledge of local jurisdictions, zoning, codes and practices. Demonstrated organizational skills needed to initiate and close transactions large and small. Accomplished team player with over 20 years of real estate experience, representing properties from $25,000 to $3.9 Million and over 250 transactions totaling nearly $100 Million in sales volume. 13-Year Winner of the Seattle Magazine Five-Star Agent Award for client satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Broker
Realty One Group/Imagine
09.2019 - Current
- Helped Buyers and tenants identify needs and wants - finding them options and solutions in a very tight market.
- Assisted sellers to prepare, stage and market properties to increase sales values
- Handled negotiations and record-keeping from contract to closing, working closely with clients, other agents and industry professionals to achieve seamless customer experiences and positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
Real Estate Broker
Realty One Group Turnkey
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted Small Builders and Developers in Acquisition of Land for Development
- Negotiated multiple offer situations for Sellers, getting them top dollar on their sales.
- Assisted Buyers to negotiate successfully under highly competitive market conditions.
Real Estate Broker
Realty One Group Preview
01.2015 - 03.2019
- Worked with Builders and Developers to identify and secure contracts on vacant land for developing and building.
- Negotiated contracts for Investors to acquire new properties.
- Assisted clients in financial planning for new purchases.
- Successfully represented sellers marketing property for sale to builders and developers.
- Negotiated and closed sales for a wide range of properties.
Real Estate Agent
Preview Properties
03.2009 - 05.2015
- Worked with Investors Builders, Banks and Small developers to quickly acquire properties for building and investment while prices were low.
- Represented Builders to sell housing inventory during the market downturn.
- Negotiated with banks on behalf of sellers on many Short Sale properties.
- Represented Buyers to acquire Bank-owned, short sale and distressed properties.
- Liquidated a 20 property portfolio of distressed properties on behalf of long-term investor, using creative financing and other tools to maximize gains.
- Worked extensively with one developer to acquire property for a stable of small builders.
Real Estate Team Leader
RE/MAX NW
03.2006 - 03.2009
- Listed and sold a high volume of homes using sales and marketing techniques including door-knocking, cold-calling and contact by mail.
- Attracted a high volume of Buyers through creative marketing campaigns and advertising.
- Specialized in selling waterfront and view properties.
- Consistently achieved Top-producer status.
Real Estate Agent
Champions Real Estate
06.2005 - 03.2006
- Listed and Sold Residential Real Estate Serving both buyers and sellers
- Received a Top-producer award
Real Estate Agent
Windermere Real Estate, HKW
04.2001 - 06.2005
- Listed and sold residential properties
- Worked as a site agent at a variety of different New Construction sites with homes from starters to high-end "destination" addresses
- Developed and successfully implemented a marketing plan to list and sell Waterfront Properties.
Real Estate Agent and Loan Officer
Americas Choice RE
02.2000 - 03.2001
- Analyzed in-city properties based on zoning and highest-and-best use to create "in-fill" lists for future development
- Used gorilla marketing for lead generation for buyers
- Worked with potential buyers to prepare for financing.
- Originated loans for RE Clients under an independent loan Broker
Loan Officer and Real Estate Agent
Select Home And Loan
05.1999 - 03.2000
- Trained as a Loan Officer and Real Estate Agent.
- Exceeded Sales Projections for all new agents.
- Worked with Buyers for Loans and property purchases as a package transaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics and Theater Design
Smith College
Northampton, MASkills
- Deep Knowledge of Real Estate in Washington State
- Proven Negotiator
- Thorough Attention to Detail
- Outstanding people skills
- Superior Communication and Presentation Skills
- Excellent Computer Proficiency incl Microsoft Office
- Excellent Driving Record
- Washington State Real Estate Brokers License #9581 since 1999
Additional Experience
- Seasonal and Full time Retail Sales at Display and Costume Supply in Seattle, WA (Local Halloween Store back in the day - now closed)
- Seasonal Retail Sales Experience at Companies including Apple, Macy's, Costco, Made in Washington
- Owned and Operated snorkeling and sport fishing tour company in Costa Rica for three years
- Tour Manager, Tour Guide and Tour Driver for various travel and tour companies in the US and Canada (incl Holland America/Gray Line)
- Tour Guide for Seattle Underground Tours - an irreverent and hilarious historical tour
- Professional theatrical designer and stage manager for various theaters in Seattle and Cape Cod
Timeline
Real Estate Broker
Realty One Group/Imagine
09.2019 - Current
Real Estate Broker
Realty One Group Turnkey
03.2019 - 09.2019
Real Estate Broker
Realty One Group Preview
01.2015 - 03.2019
Real Estate Agent
Preview Properties
03.2009 - 05.2015
Real Estate Team Leader
RE/MAX NW
03.2006 - 03.2009
Real Estate Agent
Champions Real Estate
06.2005 - 03.2006
Real Estate Agent
Windermere Real Estate, HKW
04.2001 - 06.2005
Real Estate Agent and Loan Officer
Americas Choice RE
02.2000 - 03.2001
Loan Officer and Real Estate Agent
Select Home And Loan
05.1999 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics and Theater Design
Smith College
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