Shelli Sellers

Austin Community College Paralegal Student

Austin, TX 78748

adptah@r.postjobfree.com

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Amazingly eager to combine the extensive experience obtained through a career in real estate and apply it with the vast knowledge and skills learned through the Paralegal Associate of Applied Science degree program at Austin Community College.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Paralegal Student

Austin Community College - Austin, TX

January 2015 to Present

The Paralegal Associate of Applied Science degree program at Austin Community College has prepared me to assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, and researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, formulate defense or initiate legal action. Classes taken include Intro to Law, Intro Paralegal, Contracts, Civil Litigation, Evidence, Legal Research, Advanced Legal Research, Family Law, Advanced Legal Document Preparation, Tort and Personal Injury, Criminal Law

Real Estate Transaction Coordinator

Austin Boom Real Estate - Austin, TX

November 2013 to December 2014

• Oversee all aspects of buyer & seller transactions from executed purchase agreement to closing.

• Coordinate title/escrow, mortgage loan, and appraisal processes.

• Coordinate inspections, assist in negotiations regarding repairs and coordinate completion of repairs.

• Regularly update and maintain communication with clients, agents, title officers, lenders, etc.

• Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, and leases.

• Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.

• Schedule, coordinate & attend the closing process.

• Supply an excellent customer service experience for our home sellers and buyers. Realtor

Austin Boom Real Estate - Austin, TX

December 2010 to November 2013

• Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.

• Interview prospective buyers to find what kinds of properties interest them.

• Educate prospective buyers on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements, and related matters.

• Investigate prospective buyers’ financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.

• Generate lists of properties compatible with buyers’ needs and financial resources and coordinate appointments to show the properties.

• Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to find its competitive market price.

• Help prospective buyers with current financing options, government programs, types of available mortgages.

• Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally standing for one or the other.

• Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, and leases.

• Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.

• Coordinate property closings, overseeing the signing of documents and disbursement of funds.

• Contact earlier clients for prospecting of referral business. Apartment Locator

Apartment Experts - Austin, TX

October 2007 to November 2010

• Market apartment communities to prospective tenants through leasing agents and advertisements.

• Interview prospective tenants to find what kinds of properties interest them.

• Determine the eligibility of prospective tenants following government regulations.

• Generate lists of properties compatible with buyers’ needs and financial resources.

• Coordinate appointments to show apartments to prospective tenants, explain the terms of occupancy, and provide information on the local area.

• Act as a liaison between the apartment management and the prospective tenants.

• Advise clients on market conditions, prices, legal requirements, and related matters.

• Conduct weekly market surveys of apartment communities to know the current rental market.

• Contact earlier clients for prospecting of referral business. Education

Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies

Austin Community College - Austin, TX

January 2015 to Present

High school diploma or GED

Skills

• Legal Research

• Legal Drafting

• Prepare Legal Documents

• Compile Information for Court Cases

• Lexis-Nexis

• Law Practice Management Software

• Microsoft Office

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Outlook

• Attention to Detail

• Teamwork

• Relationship-builder with Unsurpassed Interpersonal Skills

• Management

• Windows

• Administrative experience

• Customer service

• Litigation

• Data entry

• Leadership

• Marketing

• Proofreading

• Adobe Acrobat

• Yardi

• Property management

• Fair Housing regulations

• Loan processing

• Microsoft Powerpoint

• Writing skills

• Project management

• Bookkeeping

• Property leasing

• Accounting

• Sales

• Payroll

• Google Suite

• Accounts payable

• Office manager experience

• Financial services

• Filing

• Supervising experience

• Google Docs

• Office experience

• Typing

• Documentation review

• Computer literacy

• Contracts

• Contract management

• Analysis skills

• Negotiation

• Market Analysis

• Quality Assurance

• Escrow

• Event Planning

• QuickBooks

• Organizational Skills

• Front Desk

• Personal Assistant Experience

• Banking

• Presentation Skills

• Pricing

• Contracts

Certifications and Licenses

Texas Real Estate License

October 2007 to October 2013

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