Sarah Marion
Email: *********@********.***
Address: ***** ********* ****
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip: 77067
Country: USA
Phone: 281-***-****
Skill Level: Director
Salary Range: 45
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Sarah Marion
11307 Paramount Lane
Houston, Texas 77067
*********@********.***
SUMMARY
A responsible, result oriented real estate professional with over 13 years experience in diverse work environments. Expertise includes planning, implementation and managing contract negotiation. Recognized for utilizing strong communication, interpersonal and rapport-building skills that provides outstanding levels of internal and external customer satisfaction resulting in revenue gain for the company. Ability to adapt to changes in work environment to achieve desired results, saving money for the company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Realty Associates 5/2009 - Present
Real Estate Broker Associate (Realtor)
Broker Price Opinion Resourcer (BPOR)
Short Sales and Foreclosure Resourcer (SFR)
Certified Short Sale Negotiator (CSSN)
Consult and assist clients by educating them about forbearance, loan modification, short sales and deed-in-lieu under the federal government`s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) and Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative (HAFA) including writing hardship letters and short sales proposal letter depending on each client`s situation. Prepared comparative market analysis; Presentations and proposals; write and negotiated contracts; Work with title companies including reviewing closing (HUD) statements for accuracy before closing; order appraisal and reviewed appraiser`s reports to ensure that best value was obtained for assigned property. Follow-up with inspector regarding repairs and/or condition of the property to assure closing in timely manner. Work with various homebuilders. Followed guidelines set by State of Texas Real Estate Commission. Volunteer to take on other responsibilities. Attend classes to keep current of the real estate market. National Association of Realtor (NAR) webinars trainings/classes.
Stoneburner and Associates 7/2005 - 5/2009
Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Associate (Realtor)
Listed properties that increased customer interest. Prepared comparative market analysis; Presentations and proposals; wrote and negotiated contracts. Managed investment properties. Short sales, worked with mitigation department; worked with title companies including reviewing closing (HUD) statements for accuracy before property closing; Assisted mortgage companies to make sure all supporting financial information and/or documents were in place before closing; ordered appraisal and reviewed appraiser`s reports to ensure that best value was obtained for assigned property; followed up with inspector regarding repairs and/or condition of the property to assure closing in timely manner; Ordered and approved repairs and/or estimates for repairs on properties. Held open houses; work with various homebuilders. Followed guidelines set by State of Texas Real Estate Commission. Volunteered to take on other responsibilities. Attended classes to keep current of the real estate market.
IKON Office Solution (A Ricoh Company) 2/2004 - 6/2010
Client Service Specialist - Call Center Operations
Sales, customer service, detailed research, gathered data, resolved problems, requested adjustments on accounts as needed, meeting deadlines; generated daily, weekly and monthly sales reports. Prioritized and escalated issues as needed. Abiding by company policies and procedure. Volunteered to take on more responsibilities.
Keller Williams Realty 1/2003 - 7/2005
Real Estate Salesperson (Realtor)
Listed properties that increased customer interest. Prepared comparative market analysis; Presentations and proposals; wrote and negotiated contracts. Managed investment properties. Worked with title companies including reviewing closing (HUD) statements for accuracy before closing. Assisted mortgage companies to make sure all supporting financial information and/or documents were in place before closing; ordered appraisals and reviewed appraiser`s reports to ensure that best value was obtained for assigned property; followed up with inspector regarding repairs and/or condition of the property to assure closing in timely manner. Ordered and approved repairs and/or estimates for repairs on properties. Held open houses; work with various homebuilders. Followed guidelines set by State of Texas Real Estate Commission. Volunteered to take on other responsibilities. Attended classes to keep current of the real estate market.
ERA-The Michael Group 9/2000 - 1/2003
Real Estate Salesperson (Realtor)
Listed properties that increased customer interest. Prepared comparative market analysis; Presentations and proposals; wrote and negotiated contracts. Managed investment properties. Worked with title companies which included reviewing closing (HUD) statements for accuracy before property closing. Assisted mortgage companies to make sure all supporting financial information and/or documents were in place before closing; Ordered appraisal and reviewed appraiser`s reports to ensure that best value was obtained for assigned property; followed up with inspector regarding repairs and/or condition of the property to assure closing in timely manner. Ordered and approved repairs and/or estimates for repairs on properties. Held open houses; work with various homebuilders. Followed guidelines set by State of Texas Real Estate Commission. Volunteered to take on other assignments. Attended classes to keep current of the real estate market.
Keller Williams Realty 7/1999 - 10/2000
Real Estate Salesperson (Realtor)
Listed properties that increased customer interest. Prepared comparative market analysis; Presentations and proposals; wrote and negotiated contracts. Managed investment properties. Worked with title companies including reviewing closing (HUD) statements for accuracy before property closing. Assisted mortgage companies to make sure all supporting financial information and/or documents were in place before closing; Ordered appraisal and reviewed appraiser`s reports to ensure that best value was obtained for assigned property; followed up with inspector regarding repairs and/or condition of the property to assure closing in timely manner. Ordered and approved repairs and/or estimates for repairs on properties. Held open houses; work with various homebuilders. Followed guidelines set by State of Texas Real Estate Commission. Volunteered to take on other responsibilities. Attended classes to keep current of the real estate market.
EDUCATION
12/2007 - 4/2008 - Champion Real Estate School, Houston, Texas; Broker License
5/1999 - 7/1999 - Champion Real Estate School, Houston, Texas; Real Estate Salesperson License
8/1995- 5/1999 - Houston Community College, Houston, Texas; Associate of Applied Science of Business Administration in Marketing; Minor - Management
OTHER LICENSE
Notary - State of Texas
Communication License issued by the Federal Communication Commissioner (FCC)
MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATION
Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) - 8/1999 to Present
Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) - 8/1999 to Present
National Association of Realtors (NAR) - 8/1999 to Present
Multiple Listing Service (MLS) - 8/1999 to Present
Real Estate Owned (REO) Industry Directory - April 2012 to Present
CERTIFICATIONS
Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR) Certification by the National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) Certification by the National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Certified Short Sale Negotiator (CSSN) Designation provided by Houston Association of Realtors (HAR)
Education Department through Real Estate Negotiation Institute
REAL ESTATE INSURED
E &O (Error and Omission) Insurance