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Michelle Rogers

Long Beach

Summary

Organized Asset Manager/Closing Specialist/Valuations Specialist with over 20 years of experience. Expertise in managing REO properties by coordinating and strategizing daily operations. Experienced in market values, managing closing processes and negotiating sales contracts and closing stipulations. Analytical and friendly professional certified in real estate sales and management. I am a dedicated leaded looking to join a winning team!

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Closing Specialist

Priority Title & Escrow
11.2020 - Current
  • Streamlined closing processes by implementing efficient document management and communication strategies.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely updates and addressing concerns promptly throughout the closing process.
  • Reduced errors in loan documentation by meticulously reviewing and verifying information prior to submission.
  • Expedited loan approvals with proactive collaboration between underwriters, processors, and loan officers.

Senior REO Asset Manager/Closing Specialist

Goodman Dean, Inc.
10.2006 - 10.2020
  • Evaluated appraisals, BPO's, bids, repairs and current market data to derive internal valuations and implement property strategies from pre-foreclosure through sale of asset.
  • Handled portfolio over 600 assets at a time.
  • Closing 35 average assets per month.
  • Managed agents and property preservation teams.
  • Oversee evictions and closely worked with Attorneys to make sure state laws were followed.
  • Handled Title review and curative to insure properties are marketable.
  • Senior Asset manager-lead to oversee Asset team as well as handling my own portfolio.
  • Had power of Atty to sign docs on behalf of clients.
  • Negotiated offers.
  • Closing Specialist- Analyze, review and approved HUDS on behalf of clients.
  • Resolved closing issues with title companies and attorneys.

Realtor

Keller Williams RE
12.2013 - 03.2014
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
  • Followed-up escrow process, coordinated contingency removal of property inspection and maintained timely closing of escrow.
  • Acquired new clients by following up regularly regarding individual real estate desires and current listings.
  • Reviewed and executed documents, contracts and disclosures.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.

Supervisor of Valuations

Ameriquest Mortgage
11.2005 - 09.2006
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
  • Oversight of appraisal/valuations team. Responsible for review and approval of recommendation of short sale, BK's, REO RE sales.
  • Trained and mentored staff to ensure BPO's and Appraisals were accurate.
  • Managed over 20 employees locally and over 10 off site.
  • Responsible for hiring process for team and assist in hiring for other default departments.

Education

Journalism, Broadcast

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • Default REO Portfolio Management
  • Market forecasting
  • Property appraisal review/analysis
  • Eviction laws
  • Team management
  • Negotiation
  • Property marketing
  • Staff Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Problem resolution
  • Title Curative
  • HUD Reviews

Hobbies

Spending time with my family, friends, travel, hiking, cooking and baking

Timeline

Real Estate Closing Specialist

Priority Title & Escrow
11.2020 - Current

Realtor

Keller Williams RE
12.2013 - 03.2014

Senior REO Asset Manager/Closing Specialist

Goodman Dean, Inc.
10.2006 - 10.2020

Supervisor of Valuations

Ameriquest Mortgage
11.2005 - 09.2006

Journalism, Broadcast

West Virginia University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Long Beach City College
Michelle Rogers