EXPERIENCE
Lawrence Sharp Realtors, LLC, Decatur, GA
Broker/Owner
- communicated with sellers, buyers, and renters to understand property needs, timeline, and budget
- developed positive relationships with lenders, appraisers, home inspectors and closing attorneys
- collaborated with sellers and buyers coaching them through the process and coordinating open houses
- initiated negotiation processes, consulted with clients concerning market conditions and prices
- prepare contracts and send final offer
- completed at least 36 hours of training every 4 years to stay abreast of the market, sales strategies, license law and code of ethics
Coldwell Banker Achievers, Lithonia, GA
June 2000 – June 2010
Broker/Owner
- communicated with sellers, buyers, and renters to understand property needs, timeline, and budget
- developed positive relationships with lenders, appraisers, home inspectors and closing attorneys
- collaborated with sellers and buyers coaching them through the process and coordinating open houses
- initiated negotiation processes, consulted with clients concerning market conditions and prices
- prepare contracts and send final offer
- completed at least 36 hours of training every 4 years to stay abreast of the market, sales strategies, license law and code of ethics
- oversaw 25 agents that sold residential and commercial property
- conducted many administrative tasks necessary for running an office
ReMax Executives, Tucker, GA
May 1985 – June 2000
Realtor/Broker
- communicated with sellers, buyers, and renters to understand property needs, timeline, and budget
- developed positive relationships with lenders, appraisers, home inspectors and closing attorneys
- collaborated with sellers and buyers coaching them through the process and coordinating open houses
- initiated negotiation processes, consulted with clients concerning market conditions and prices
- prepare contracts and send final offer
- completed at least 36 hours of training every 4 years to stay abreast of the market, sales strategies, license law and code of ethics
Paschal Realty, Decatur, GA
October 1983 – May 1985
Realtor
- communicated with sellers, buyers, and renters to understand property needs, timeline, and budget
- developed positive relationships with lenders, appraisers, home inspectors and closing attorneys
- collaborated with sellers and buyers coaching them through the process and coordinating open houses
- initiated negotiation processes, consulted with clients concerning market conditions and prices
- prepare contracts and send final offer
- completed at least 36 hours of training every 4 years to stay abreast of the market, sales strategies, license law and code of ethics
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
October 1982 – October 1983
Police Officer
- providing security and enforcing the laws at Georgia State University
EDUCATION
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL Master of Public Administration, August 1982 Bachelor of Science in Political Science, August 1981 Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, May 1981
Activities: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Xi Xi Chapter, Charter Member
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
Georgia Realtors Institute (GRI)
AFFILIATIONS
Dekalb Rotary Council, Vice-Chair (includes 10 chapters)
South DeKalb Chapter of Rotary Club, president (on 3 separate occasions) Emory Druid Hills Chapter of Rotary Club, president 2011- 2012
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Life Member
Jacksonville State University National Alumni Association, Lifetime Member 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Dekalb County Chapter
Leadership Dekalb, graduate May 1989
Georgia Association of Realtors Leadership Academy, graduate Will Watt Fellow, 1997
Paul Harris Fellow, 1996
AWARDS
Rotary Club of South Dekalb, William M. Mulkey “Show Rotary Cares” Award 2021-2022 Dekalb Realtors, Pinnacle Award, 2019
YMCA Academies of South Dekalb Outstanding Volunteer Recognition (as Board Chair), 2015 East Lake YMCA, Volunteer of the Year, 2011
Shoney’s Classic American Hero, 1997 Remax Hall of Fame Award, 1997
Dekalb Board of Realtors, Phoenix Award, 1996 Outstanding Atlanta Award, 1995
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