Name :Johan van der Linde
Mobile :+278*-*******
Email : *********@*****.***
Skype : Stingray5657
Location : Pretoria
Country : : South Africa
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Expert in planning and integrating new customer prospecting campaigns increasing agencies acquisition rate by an average of 11% year-to-year
Adept in contract drafting, negotiation, market research, client analysis
Top agent for both listings taken and listings sold and Top 10 in region Gauteng Sales Award to Licensed Realtor with 20+ years of residential, commercial and farms sales and leasing experience recipient
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Flexible, reliable, and energetic person
Excellent with working with various clients
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Well-organized and self-motivated
Capability to work under pressure
Skilled in sales, Leasing and Management of various types properties and Estates
Very responsible in taking up the projects and deliver on time.
Good research techniques and providing necessary information.
Proven negotiating abilities to close Sale/Leasing agreements
Good experience and strong knowledge of property management, sales and leasing.
Skilled in preparing and presenting sales presentations for normal sales and selling off plan.
Knowledge of database management
Efficient in handling multiple tasks
Comfortable with MS office tools/Excel and using standard office equipment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bianca Properties ( Gauteng South Africa ) ( July 2017 date )
Branch manager
supervising sales agents
Setting of goals
Arranging of expo’s
Employment of new staff
Keeping up to date with new technology
Multimedia advertising
Keeping agents motivated
human resources duties
dismissing seasoned staff
Marketing roles may include planning coordinating open houses or other initiatives to develop new leads and increase sales
Occasionally attend association meetings to receive the latest information on housing regulations and legislation that affects the industry
teach agents how to acquire customers, negotiate deals
Realty 1 Properties ( North West South Africa ) ( January 2016 to June 2017)
Sales consultant
Set and managed appointments to residential, commercial properties to prospective clients
Compared recent property sales to current holdings to ensure competitive market price
Helped clients decide between financing options to ensure satisfaction
Kept up to date on competitive real estate knowledge through attending conventions, reviewing listings and trade journals
Generated lists of properties compatible with buyer requests and needs
Arranged meetings between buyers and sellers when terms needed to be negotiated
Assisted in negotiation of terms surrounding purchases
Prepared formal documents such as purchase agreements, deeds, and leases
Accompanied and advised buyers during visits and inspections to ensure satisfaction with value and condition of property
Achievements
Top sales
Top listings.
Bloodstock (Johannesburg South Africa) Resigned as company is relocating
November 2013 – August 2015
Estate / Complex Manager
All aspects with regard to the managing of maintenance, building contracts, staff management, security, staff accommodation, grounds
Maintenance and repairs of estate generators and machinery
Leasing of office and warehouses
Drafting agreements and neg. and closing deals
Control and maintenance of company vehicles and machinery
Management and supervision of restaurant, pubs and cafeteria – all aspects
Management and negotiation of sub-contractors
Regular contact with all clients and vendors
Keeping abreast with new methods for cost savings
Arrangement of private functions
Hiring of casual staff when required
Health and Safety
Allocation and placing of security staff
Achievements
Cut companies expenses by 25% within 6 mths of take over.
STRATCORP Properties South Africa (Gauteng province)
Senior Real Estate Agent March 2011 – August 2013
Set and managed appointments to residential, commercial properties to prospective clients
Compared recent property sales to current holdings to ensure competitive market price
Helped clients decide between financing options to ensure satisfaction
Kept up to date on competitive real estate knowledge through attending conventions, reviewing listings and trade journals
Selling new developments off plan
Generated lists of properties compatible with buyer requests and needs
Arranged meetings between buyers and sellers when terms needed to be negotiated
Assisted in negotiation of terms surrounding purchases
Prepared formal documents such as purchase agreements, deeds, and leases
Accompanied and advised buyers during visits and inspections to ensure satisfaction with value and condition of property
Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase/lease agreements
Achieve assigned revenue targets
Achievements
Sold 75% of companies’ new development of plan in a period of 3 weeks ( 90 units ).
Homenet Pretor Properties South Africa ( Gauteng Province )
Real Estate Consultant November 2008 – February 2011
Set and managed appointments to show homes to prospective clients
Compared recent property sales to current holdings to ensure competitive market price
Helped clients decide between financing options to ensure satisfaction
Kept up to date on competitive real estate knowledge through attending conventions, reviewing listings and trade journals
Generated lists of properties compatible with buyer requests and needs
Arranged meetings between buyers and sellers when terms needed to be negotiated
Assisted in negotiation of terms surrounding purchases
Coordinated property closings and oversaw closing procedures
Accompanied and advised buyers during visits and inspections to ensure satisfaction with value and condition of property
Achievements
Received award for top annual regional sales
Received various top monthly awards
TRANSNET PROPERTIES
May 1993 – October 2008
Regional Facility and Leasing Manager ( Pretoria, South Africa)
Maintenance of all buildings
Handling of general complaints and requests
Management of compounds and Hostels
Leasing of office, commercial, retail, warehouse and Industrial properties
Drafting of agreements, neg. and closing of deals
Management and maintenance of company grounds and supervision of garden staff
Supervision and management of security staff
Management of company vehicles
Purchasing of new vehicles and replacement of old
Monthly regional visits ( asset management) buildings( fixed assets), vehicles and other assets)
Managing and Negotiating sub-contractors
Managing, negotiating and control of leasing contracts for land / commercial buildings and office accommodation
Conclusion of lease agreements and renewals
Marketing/Negotiating and Management of Contracts for advertising space (billboards)
Marketing of office space
Chairman of the Act 85 meetings (occupational health and safety)
Achievements
The impact that i had as a leasing consultant was that I had a great amount of respect for my clients, my boss at the time and the landlords/ homeowners. I built a very good relationship with them, and with that they trusted and were very pleased with my work
Increased rental income by 32% in the first year of appointment
TRANSNET PROPERTIES July 1991 – April 1993
Asset / Leasing Manager ( Pretoria, South Africa )
Marketing of office space for rental
Regional Housing Secretary
Allocation of houses to all staff in the region
Maintenance of all company houses and buildings, planned and unplanned
Feed back to all staff applications for housing
Handle of general complaints and requests
Regular inspections of assets in the region
Management of staff housing and compounds
Management and maintenance of company grounds and supervision of garden staff
Management of sub-contractors
Manage and control of all lease agreements
Supervision of maintenance and cleaning personnel
Manage and control of sub-contractors
Regular site inspections and maintaining a healthy client relationship
TRANSNET December 1974 – June 1991 (SA Transport Services)
Personnel/Chief Administrative officer ( Richards bay, South Africa )
General administrative work (Personnel department)
Chairman of strike committee
Paymaster
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
Real Estate License:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel