Julie Griffin Thompson

Lexington, Ky ***** • 859-***-**** • ad0lqx@r.postjobfree.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliegriffinthompson

Professional Summary

Commercial Real Estate professional with over fifteen-years of sales experience in the Central Kentucky market. Fantastic closer with proven eye for detail and goal-oriented mindset. Known for closing sales quickly and ensuring both lessee and lessor satisfaction. Responsible salesperson with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Outstanding company representative. Knowledgeable of market analytics.

Skills

Purchase Agreement Writing

Analytical and Logical Thinking

Terms Review and Enforcement

Negotiation Management

Contract Preparation

Investment Properties

Property Law

Advertising Techniques

Lease Drafting

Property Rental and Leasing

MLS Data Entry and Maintenance

Sales Pipeline Management

Work History

Commercial/ Residential Real Estate Agent, 06/2023 – Present

United Real Estate – Lexington, KY

Tenant representative for national vape shop retail brand securing (4) lease agreements in three months.

Purchasing agent for retail investors purchasing with cash.

Buyer’s agent for several clients looking for residential homes in Central Kentucky.

Property Manager/ Leasing Agent, 11/2022 to 06/2023

CMI Properties – Lexington, KY

Controlled marketing and contact management for office listings.

Set appointments with prospective tenants and coordinated showings.

Contacted national brands such as Baskin Robins and Great Clips for retail spaces.

Managed hundreds of prospects categorized as restaurant, retail or office.

Set appointments with prospective tenants and coordinated showings.

Contacted national brands such as Baskin Robins and Great Clips for retail spaces.

Managed hundreds of prospects categorized as restaurant, retail or office.

Worked with attorneys on lease agreements.

Created Letters of Intent.

Managed (4) Condo Association HOA’s both residential and office.

Set up board meetings, created meeting agendas, resolved HOA issues.

Established new relationships with contractors in landscaping, electricity and maintenance.

Maintained relationships with existing tenants, board members, and vendors.

Commercial Real Estate Agent, 11/2020 to 02/2022

NAI Isaac – Lexington, KY

Developed and maintained list of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for both commercial and industrial use.

Negotiated contracts on behalf of clients.

Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts, and disclosures.

Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys, and personnel involved in closing transactions.

Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.

Collaborated with attorneys, loan officers and agencies to complete property sales and purchases and thoroughly explained all financial requirements and data to potential buyers and sellers.

Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.

Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports.

Promoted properties to target audiences to enhance revenue generation.

Developed polished and successful sales presentations to highlight product benefits, quality and advantages against competitors.

Property Manager/ Leasing Agent, 07/2017 to 01/2019

Deborah Ball Realty, LLC – Lexington, Kentucky

Drafted lease agreements compliant with Kentucky state law, insurance regulations, and landlord preference.

Managed over 88 units including offices, multifamily complexes, and single-family residential properties.

Secured average of 20-30 rental agreements each month by marketing 60 days prior to lease expiration and aggressive marketing.

Performed background, reference and credit checks as part of screening process of prospective tenants.

Conducted property showings to investors and prospective tenants to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns to close contracts.

Monitored advertising effectiveness by gathering information about market competition and following insights from Facebook and Instagram business accounts.

Scheduled various contractors to complete needed work on vacant and occupied units.

Used AppFolio to keep record of financial transactions and rental applications.

Oversaw monthly collections and maintained high payment rates by building positive relationships with tenants.

Marketed property to local businesses through collateral, emails and phone calls.

Fielded hundreds of leasing applicants through leasing platforms such as Zillow, Apartments.com, Facebook and MLS.

Experienced with new construction, luxury apartment buildings, condominiums and 55+ communities and units.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: English

University of Kentucky - Lexington, Ky

M&M U: Commercial Real Estate Brokerage, 2020

Marcus And Millichap - Louisville, Ky

Professional Development: Completed the proprietary eight-month program prior to working as an agent with NAI Isaac.

Relevant Coursework: Investment Financing & Market Analytics

Active Sales Associate License #247746: Real Estate

Kentucky Real Estate Commission - Frankfort, Ky

Relevant Coursework: Contracts & KREC Licensee Compliance

Affiliations

NAI Global Multifamily Commission

Kentucky Real Estate Commission'

LBAR now Bluegrass REALTORS

Student Board of Decision Makers at Cassidy Elementary

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