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Teresa Walski

Teresa Walski

Consultant / Customer Service Representative

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Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional DistrictMember since March 3, 2023
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An accomplished strategic and passionate Consultant primarily in highly competitive Real Estate market here in Canada and recently in the United States. Proficient at forging strong relationships with key decision-makers, other executives, and channel partners. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem- solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Experience

Listing Coordinator

Faith Wilson Realty Group – Vancouver, British Columbia

10/2019 to 07/2022

Answer telephone calls to handle internal and external requests from clients and onboard sales representatives including occasional reception duties

Create and maintain files following office procedures.

Generate reports, compile and organize key data.

Develop and update calendars to manage meetings and obligations.

Participate in training sessions regarding products and services and train department staff on same. Entered sales and account updates in computer system.

Research information to answer questions or resolve issues through various Greater Vancouver governing platforms.

Organize client mailings and communications.

Promote active listings through social media marketing, open houses and newsletters.

Manage a listing from the moment the contract is signed until it is listed – including setting up service providers, assisting with photos/video, copy writing, uploading to MLS and websites, coordinating open houses and being in contact every step of the way with our clients.

Market listings including preparing weekly advertisements and e-blasts.

Act as quality control for all print and digital listings materials, including advertisements.

Maintain our client database and listing spreadsheet.

Excellent working knowledge of Top Producer CRM, Skyslope, Wordpress, and Microsoft Office products.

Marketing Communications experience includes Mailchimp and Social Media channels.

Real Estate Management Consultant 03/2015 to 03/2019

Gotham Corporate Group Inc. / Californian Estates – West Hollywood, CA

Developed and implemented strategic programs to enable robust growth and increase revenue and profits

Recruited new team members for all Gotham locations

Researched various CRM systems and tailored custom CRM design for interoffice use with team members and senior staff

Effectively communicated and achieved corporate goals and objectives with divisional personnel Became a Member of the California Association of Realtors for professional growth

Prepared marketing materials for new client-based client acquisition

Maintain customer database and update on a regular basis

Served as Trainer to new team members/interns in all Gotham locations and developed detailed training sessions weekly in office and remotely

Coached team members individually in creating new strategies for personal growth

Executed integrated advertising campaign across multiple social media channels particularly for Gotham's international markets in Russia, China and Japan

Created a realtor database with Canadian Realtors specifically in the Province of Ontario to expand the Gotham brand and develop future working relationships and opportunities Developed close relationships with area realtors, boosting referral network and promotion of neighbourhoods and builders for team members.

Management Consultant 11/2009 to 03/2015

Remax West Realty Inc – Toronto, ON

Google Workspace

Assist customers in preparing selling and buying agreements

Undertook market/need/demand analysis

Identified, evaluated and assisted with negotiating property acquisition

Assisted with project design (particularly from market and budget perspectives)

Effectively communicate and achieve corporate goals and objectives with divisional personnel Prepared capital and operating cost budgets

Assisted with zoning and other development approvals

Created realtor and buyer incentives and strategies with agents, builders and buyers

Produced a steady flow of new sales leads through personal referrals from satisfied buyers/sellers, personal marketing website, and network of partner realtors

Served on realtor advisory board

Coordinated an acceptable procurement method and construction contract and accounted for all project costs

Developed close relationships with area realtors, boosting referral network and promotion of neighbourhoods and builders. Show properties to customers, tenants and communities

Initiate and implement sales strategies

Collaborated with sales, marketing, finance, operations and public affairs to target opportunities Counsel branch locations with emphasis on zoning, governmental relationships, lease costs and other factors relating to real estate operations

Supported operations relating to site selection, negotiation and acquisition of property Researched the current market in Ontario, Canada to stay informed and give superior sales presentations

Involved in onsite evaluations, investigate and resolve complaints and problems

Counsel in restrictive zoning, takings, lease contract violations and other issues working with legal personnel

Supported Children's Miracle Network - 5% of each transaction goes to support the CMN with $50,000 raised in 10 years Re/Max Yard Sale for a Cure raised $2500 for years

Community Involvement: Big Brothers and Sisters - 2011 and 2012 bowled on Re/Max West Realty Inc. Team and raised in excess of $1340.00

Real Estate Sales Representative 02/2002 to 11/2009

Re/Max West Realty Inc – Toronto, ON

Counselled customers on market current status for residential and land markets

Guided homebuyers and sellers through the process of short sales

Generated lists of properties that were compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources Maintained high referral rates and exceptional feedback from previous clients

Educated clients on the current real estate market and answered any questions they had Organized and served on realtor advisory board.

Developed an excellent rapport with custom builders to expand opportunities for growth

Created and maintained a large client base by meeting needs and providing exceptional customer service

Negotiated contracts and coordinate with lenders, attorneys and inspectors

Developed an excellent rapport with custom builders to expand opportunities for growth

Created realtor and buyer incentives and strategies with agents, builders and buyers

Sales and design consultant for Formula Development Inc

On new home builds in established west end neighbourhood in West Toronto - personal excess sales of $3M - 2006 and 2007

Selected by management to work with relocation clients dissatisfied with assigned agent resulting in a 100% salvage rate

Created and executed Terri Talks - A weekly panel discussing issues pertaining to real estate and neighbourhood issues

Assist customers and tenants in preparing selling/leasing and buying/lease agreements

Wrote contract documents, purchase agreements and closing statements

Assisted in developing marketing material for properties

Career Accomplishments: Top 25 Agents at Re/Max West Realty Inc in High Park Office - 2010, 2011, and 2012 Sales exceeding $1M in total commissions annually Hall of Fame - Commissions exceeding $1M in career of real estate

Education

  • Continued Education - Real Estate : Real Estate
  • Sauder School of Business - Vancouver, BC

    Real Estate Licence - Reinstatement : Real Estate

  • Humber College - Toronto, ON
  • Real Estate Licence: Real Estate

    Allied Business Schools - Los Angeles, CA Real Estate Licencing

  • Professional development completed in January 2015

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