Kevin Rochlitz Email & Phone Number

Palm Springs, California, United States

Since 1999, Kevin Rochlitz has been a trusted sale producer in the Coachella Valley real estate market, representing Buyers and Sellers in all the nine Desert Resort Cities. A highly dedicated and detailed oriented real estate leader with the expertise to attract, build, nurture, and preserve valuable relationships. With an 89% repeat and referral client base, Kevin has successfully negotiated contracts ranging from $79,000 to $8.3 Million.Whether you’re a buyer or seller, first timer, seasoned or investor, determining your motivation and timeline are key aspects that will set the tone for the transaction. Once determined, Kevin will keep you focused on the goal while confronting potential problems proactively so that you can pursue specific results with clear deliverables. For all sellers, anticipating market trends and analyzing the best way to market your property is of paramount importance. For seasoned sellers or investors Kevin’s duties will include analysis of your current real estate investments, as well as procurement and disposition to maintain and grow your portfolio.Living and working in a world class resort destination like Palm Springs since 2001, Kevin has watched the Coachella Valley’s demographics change dramatically. Our full & part time residents have brought revitalization, innovation, and a new appreciation of what the valley has to offer. At the same time his love and admiration for the Valley has grown to reflect the importance of our impact on the valley’s environment and what we’re leaving for our descendants. As a GREEN certified Realtor, Kevin can guide and educate you on the ways you can help to preserve our valley's beauty and the many advantages of making sure the indoor environment is a healthy and efficient one. If you want a subject matter expert to represent you on your next real estate transaction in the Coachella Valley, contact me today.

Palm Springs, California, United States

Broker of Record for a total of eight offices, in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Lake Arrowhead, Greater San Diego, Alpine and Beverly Hills.

Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs

Set parameters to judge efficiency and effectiveness of the organization and targeted specific areas in the company that required improvement, and implemented new directions for growth. Also set new guidelines for personnel evaluations, recruitment and advancement.Accomplishments: • Wrote and implemented an Agent and Employee Handbook and Agent On-Boarding Protocol• Increased staff positions at new & existing locations, writing job descriptions for Branch Manager, Front Desk Concierge, Agent Service Coordinators, Director of Marketing and Compliance Officer. • Developed a new incentive based agent compensation model that would allow the owners and managers to recruit to what the office budget needs to cover monthly expenses, as well as generate profitability and gain agent loyalty by achieving a 100% commission, after goals were met. • Drafted and implemented new agent contracts• Oversaw the rebranding of the desert offices by hiring and launching a valley-wide marketing and advertising campaign.• Designed and implemented an agent marketing incentive program to help the agents brand themselves, and grow their business using current digital, print and television advertising. • Restructured the agent sales meetings and introduced bi-monthly agent training on various topics. • Coached agents on all levels, in weekly one on one sessions. • Researched and implemented a brokerage wide, cloud based Transaction Coordination system (SkySlope). Hired Independent Contractor TC’s to work with agents, increasing contract oversight while decreasing liability. Fees paid for the annual cost of the system and the TC’s, without any overhead costs.• Drafted a Client Satisfaction Survey and implemented through Survey Monkey.

Palm Springs

The Assistant Team Leader reports to the Team Leader of the Market Center. This position will lead, manage and recruit a sales team. The Assistant Team Leader will work with agents to set and meet both sales and career goals, coordinate training opportunities, and provide general guidance and support. This person will plan and run the team meetings and execute the recruiting and hiring process based upon the Market Centers Cap Management Requirements, while always giving consideration to maintaining the company culture within each office. Working with the Team Leader (TL), and Market Center Administrator (MCA) to plan and implement company strategy and operations. Included duties are to assess, modify and/or set up systems to increase efficiency of office operations to best support the agents and their clients.

Palm Springs, California

The Director of Compliance is representative of the professionalism, systems, efficiency and flow of the company's transactional business.Purpose: Working together with in-house legal counsel and Transaction Coordination departments, to develop and implement standardized policy and procedure for all transaction coordination and compliance for each office under the Keller Williams Hilgenberg Group.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Strategic Initiatives…Developed objectives that tied into strategic corporate goals of profit performance, by increasing market share on Oahu (Hawaii). Development & Coaching…Developed and executed training programs, business plans and performance standards for team members. Monitored progress, and identified areas for improvement. Planned and coordinated meetings and training sessions on current topics.Recruitment & Retention…Recruited new & experienced sales associates, and re-recruited current sales associates. Utilized industry functions and events for recruitment opportunities.

Temecula, California

LAUNCHED & GREW BRANCH … Generating 1ST Year Sales of $8.2M Despite Adverse Business & Market Conditions – Managed all aspects of business operations including: HR, accounting and financial controls, budgeting, marketing and advertising, sales and negotiation/administration of sales agreements. Hired, recruited and trained agent and administrative team. Created/Executed Marketing & Public Relations Program … Launched Brand at 25% Below Anticipated Cost – Managed operations on a budget that was 25% less than anticipated. Developed branch marketing program and budget, identified target market, created all branch and sales collateral, developed and placed print and industry advertising. Drove public relations through various venues, and personally authored, real estate related articles for local business newspaper. Participated in local Association’s, Chamber of Commerce, and other community organizations as appropriate.

Indian Wells, California

MANAGED BROKERAGE … Increased Sales from $33M to $70M – Drove brokerage sales of residential, commercial and vacation rental properties from $33 million to $70 million. Closed sales ranging from $200,000 to $20 million and oversaw closing of 750 transactions per year. Reviewed and approved all real estate transaction files to ensure compliance in real estate practice, transaction processing, and file conformance. Supervised 62-Member Agent Team … Recruited New Agents That Increased Sales by $20M – Supervised a team of 62 agents with responsibility for recruiting, directing, managing and serving as a resource to Agents, Office Manager and Transaction Coordinator. Increased agents recruitment by 3% which increased gross sales by $20 million. Ensured team performance was in accordance with company’s policies and procedures. Communicated regularly with owners, and acted as liaison between agents and Windermere Executive Administration.

Palm Springs, California

Increased sales from $4 million to more than $10 million as an Agent with Windermere; successfully negotiated contracts ranging from $79,000 to $3.4 million. Increased brand recognition 50% with an 89% repeat and referral client base. Cut advertising cost by 30%. Increased referral commissions from other agents by 100%. Averaged $3.5 million in annual sales for Prudential California Realty.