Real Estate Sales

THOMAS A. NIEHAUS

**** ****** **** ? Byron, Illinois 61010

Home Phone: 815-***-**** ? Cell Phone: 815-***-****

Fax: 815-***-****? E-mail: ************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. As a Home Inspector I pride myself on thorough property inspections as

to provide my clients with the necessary information they need to make

a wise choice on property purchases. As a real estate sales agent, I

have over 10 years experience in the negotiation, sale, development,

and management of real estate. With the goal of ensuring optimal

results for the individuals and entities under my representation, I

have cooperatively communicated with zoning committees and planning

and road commissioners. As an owner of a construction company since

2001, I am adept at reading and drawing blue prints (Chief Architect

software), surveys and plat maps. I have shown commitment to my

profession in a variety of leadership roles and in the receipt of

multiple awards. As a Satellite Communications expert I have dealt

with government agencies and property managers including more than 300

of the fortune 500 companies in an advisory, design, and

implementation of communication techniques and equipment.

LICENSURE & EDUCATION

. Licensure:

o 2009: Illinois Home Inspection License

o 1998: Illinois Real Estate Sales License

. Education:

o 1979-1980: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa -

Core courses.

o 1988 ICE Real Estate sales training

o 2009 Bellman Group Inspector Training graduate

o Multiple continuing education courses, including: Negotiation,

At Home with Diversity, License Law & Escrow, Broker Management,

Companion Assistance and Service Animals in Real Estate, FHA

Law, New Construction Laws in Real Estate.

o Safety training courses. (OSHA)

EXPERIENCE

. Sierra Construction, Byron, Illinois

Owner, March 2001-January 2009

o I have extensive experience with commercial and residential

clients to meet their construction and financial expectations.

Worked closely with zoning departments and road commissioners.

Conferred with zoning departments and road commissioners.

Contacted local, county and state departments to meet all

building requirements, including SA's, impact fees, TIFs, clear

water districts, building codes, and transfer fees and taxes.

Reviewed plat maps, GIS, flood plains and surveys. Studied the

future of property taxes and exemptions. Repaired and operated

heavy equipment. Trained employees and supervised subcontractors

on framing, plumbing, electrical and roofing. and cooperatively

worked with the local labor unions on projects. Hiring personnel

and overseeing subcontractors. Complete residential and

commercial contractor.

. AIS Satellite Communications, 20 S. Dugan, Sugar Grove, Illinois

Technician, August 1986-March 2001

o Satellite Communication specialist..

o Responsible for all aspects of corporate and government

satellite communications systems and AV systems including:

. Installation design;

. conferring with building management as well as state

and local building inspectors;

. interviewing clients to determine their communication

needs and financial constraints;

. preparing site drawings, installation agreements,

materials lists, obtaining permits,

. overseeing equipment installations, training users;

. cooperatively working with attorneys to obtain and

review necessary information;

. Performing Ad Hoc communications for network TV, corporate,

and government special events and emergency situations.

. Niehaus Construction and Guttenberg Appliance, Guttenberg, Iowa

o General Contractor, 1975-1985

o Owner, Guttenberg Appliance

General construction services and appliance retail store.

COMPUTER SKILLS

. Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Applications, including

Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Word and MS Project.

. Very proficient Chief Architect design and drafting software.

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