Mark Jester Email & Phone Number

Pittsfield, Ma, Us

Wester Massachusetts

Elected President of BCLS in 1995 to help lead sportsmen through a number of changes proposed by Legislature in Boston. Formed in 1941, the BCLS works with GOAL, the Mass Sportsman’s Council, numerous non-profit environmental groups, land trusts, national as well as regional sportsmens organizations and directly with MassWildlife. (www.masswildlife.org) The mission of the BCLS is to help develop sound wildlife management based on scientific research , practical and sustaining environmental uses and protection, to help purchase and protect land for open space as well as to promote education along with landowner and sportsmen relations. BCLS works directly with legislators, community Development Boards, conservation commissions on a local state and federal level to help develop strategies for environmental and outdoor sporting programs and regulations.

2 South St. Pittsfield Ma 01201

Accomplished Real Estate Sales Agent with proven sales track record. Able to generate own business through aggressive prospecting and networking. Successful in closing business, working with owners and building management, and developing long term relationships.Real Estate Agent (Sales & Rentals), March 2010 – presentCoordinate appointments to show homes to buyers.Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.Display commercial and residential properties to clients and explain their features.Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and condition of the home they are visiting.

Massachusetts

Hired as an independent contractor working as an outreach consultant. The job included working with State and Federal Legislators, sportsmen and business leaders of Massachusetts an Maine. My work required traveling to both states and Washington DC and it surrounded efforts to bring awareness and promote EPA's Clean Air Act, Mercury Rule, and all other components of the "The Clean Air Campaign." We also focused on various Green Energy projects, Tar Sands and regional awareness of Climate Change.

In 1984 after leaving college I entered the insurance agency as a Sales Person and obtained agents license within 2 months. Obtained several licenses including Property and Casualty, and Life Health and AccidentResponsibilities included sales with homeowners, solicitation, interviewing prospects and filling out personal applications and accessing financial forms and data. In 1988 obtained Life Underwriters Training Council Fellowship 1991 the company moved into commercial insurance expanding my responsibilities.1991 attended Aetna Insurance Institute to further knowledge in Commercial insurance.1992 promoted to agency VP and Secondary Principle1996 acquired Massachusetts Insurance Broker designation concentrating on Property and Casualty averaging $3.5 million for over 10 yearsResponsibilities included overseeing of sales and product lines, dealing with various company representatives, Underwriters, Continuing Education, and the agency’s Customers Service Reps, As well as Office Management, also oversaw sales and service of book of business and renewals, but also the property management and advertising. The agency was $3.5 million in written premium with more than 60% being personal lines with a 23% Overall loss ratio. I maintained a customer retention rate of just over 83%. Sold agency in 2005 and retired from insurance industry.