Maria Magdalena Lubbe
Intern Property Practitioner
Pretoria
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Intern
Keller Williams Realty Centurion
Pretoria
08.2020 - Current
- Studied purchase and contract agreements to understand logistics and nuances involved in carrying executed agreements through to completion.
- Stored client information securely within well-organized, password-protected electronic file system.
- Reported to agents and supervisors regarding statutory and contract requirements to inform time-sensitive decisions.
- Supported team members by making copies, obtaining electronic signatures and procuring documents from public records.
- Created and organized digital copies of paper contracts and agreements, organizing and securing files according to company policy.
- Sent legally binding documents for electronic signature or via certified mail to obtain proof of timely delivery.
- Obtained agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.
- Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership.
- Advised clients on mortgage and housing conditions to identify successful properties and promote customer satisfaction.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports.
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
Business Owner
Pine Grove Trading Pty Ltd
Pretoria
01.2009 - 06.2020
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Trained and coached new and existing employees to boost staff productivity.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Sales Executive
Gestetner
Pretoria
01.1998 - 10.2004
- Maintained detailed records of sales progress, inventories and marketing success to better align goals with company priorities.
- Remained current on industry trends to better understand customer needs, product effectiveness and sales tactics.
- Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
- Presented products to clients using dynamic presentations and practical use-case scenarios.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed entire sales cycle across customer accounts, proposing and closing sales to achieve total revenue growth, profit and customer satisfaction plans.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hendrik Verwoerd
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Timeline
Real Estate Intern
Keller Williams Realty Centurion
08.2020 - Current
Business Owner
Pine Grove Trading Pty Ltd
01.2009 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Hendrik Verwoerd
04.2001 -
Sales Executive
Gestetner
01.1998 - 10.2004