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ELIZABETH AKOSUA SCHANDORF
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2013 – Present Realtor
Buyer and Seller real estate agent
Responsibilities
Provide guidance and assist sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property for the right price under the best terms
Determine clients’ needs and financials abilities to propose solutions that suit them
Intermediate negotiation processes, consult clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters, ensuring a fair and honest dealing
Perform comparative market analysis to estimate properties’ value
Display and market real property to possible buyers
Prepare necessary paperwork (contracts, leases, deeds, closing statements etc)
Manage property auctions or exchanges
Maintain and update listings of available properties
Cooperate with appraisers, escrow companies, lenders and home inspectors
Develop networks and cooperate with attorneys, mortgage lenders and contractors
Promote sales through advertisements, open houses and listing services
Remain knowledgeable about real estate markets and best practices
Requirements
Proven working experience as a real estate agent or real estate salesperson
Proven track of successful sales record
Ability to work independently combined with excellent interpersonal skills
Strong sales, negotiation and communication skills
Pleasant and trustworthy
MS Office familiarity
Real estate agent’s or broker’s licence
March 2007 – September 2009 Manager/Curriculum Developer- Nungua Senior High School, Ghana
Revised the English curriculum to meet students’ needs.
Preparation of instructional material.
Taught English language in two different classes.
Set examination questions.
Conducted quizzes and assignments.
Marked and recorded all scores including end of examination scores.
Graded end of term results.
February 2007 – August 2008 Teacher/Curriculum Developer
Adult education teacher of the Nungua Community Library.
Executive member of the board of trustees.
Planned the English curriculum for the adult education section of the community library with other executives.
Selected appropriate text books for the project.
Drew the course time table.
Taught English lessons.
June 2005 – April 2007 President/Manager, Discoverers Club – University of Ghana
Discoverers Aim: A human resource and student-based organization aimed at helping individuals unearth their potentials.
Duties: organized seminars
Purpose summit Theme: Morality for Success.
Potential summit Theme: What is in my hands.
Leadership summit Theme: Leadership and Finance, Tools for Destiny Transformation.
Potential summit Theme: What Do I Have?
Purpose summit Theme: Why Do I Exist?
Planned annual budgets.
Delegated responsibilities.
Solicited for funds towards seminars from different corporate organizations.
Handled publicity campaigns on television and radio.
January 2005 – May 2005 Intern, Minka Premo & Co. Law Firm - Corporate and Compliance Division
Prepared tenancy agreement forms.
Personal assistant to lawyers.
Witnessed court proceedings.
January 2003 – November 2003 Shop Manager
Took vendor records.
Took stock periodically.
Managed inventory.
June 2003 – February 2004 Teacher, Association preparatory School, Nungua, Ghana
Preparation of instructional material.
Physical education sessions.
Grade recording.
SOFT SKILLS
Good team member Analytical and critical thinker Creative writer Motivational speaker
Effective teacher Resourceful Microsoft suite
ACADEMIC
Real Estate Agent Champions Real Estate School, May 2013 - August 2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Study of Religions. University of Ghana 2004 - 2008
AFFILIATIONS
Chapter president, Discoverers club, Ghana
Member, Spokesman’s Club 2004 - 2005
LANGUAGES
English: fluent
German: basic
Akan: fluent
Ga: intermediate