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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Collaborate with legal counsel to address resident and company HOA violations and escalations for our properties in the West region and Georgia.• Keep an updated list of HOA legal cases for my specified regions• Review legal documents served to us, including Demand Letters, Collection Notices, Lien Notices, Intent to Foreclose Notices, Summons, Default Judgments, Offers to Mediate, etc.• From late December 2023 to the present, I have successfully negotiated and reduced HOA… Show more • Collaborate with legal counsel to address resident and company HOA violations and escalations for our properties in the West region and Georgia.• Keep an updated list of HOA legal cases for my specified regions• Review legal documents served to us, including Demand Letters, Collection Notices, Lien Notices, Intent to Foreclose Notices, Summons, Default Judgments, Offers to Mediate, etc.• From late December 2023 to the present, I have successfully negotiated and reduced HOA violation fines, saving the company $310K, which is a 78% reduction in total fines. This was achieved with the support of our attorneys and my personal efforts.• Work closely with HOAs, Opposing Counsel, Collection Agencies, and Code Enforcement Officers to ensure cases are addressed and resolved promptly.• Process escalated HOA violations• Review HOA fine entries in account ledgers and collaborate with the Accounting department to ensure fines are paid.• Handle resident chargebacks and credits pertaining to HOA fines. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Work closely with title companies and attorneys to schedule closings and prepare/maintain closing packages.• Coordinate with buyer agents, seller agents, title companies, law firms, and other relevant parties to ensure timely and accurate execution of transactions• Review title policies, settlement statements, surveys, HOA documents, funding disbursements, and other aspects of the closing process.• Develop a strong knowledge of various markets in which the company operates to… Show more • Work closely with title companies and attorneys to schedule closings and prepare/maintain closing packages.• Coordinate with buyer agents, seller agents, title companies, law firms, and other relevant parties to ensure timely and accurate execution of transactions• Review title policies, settlement statements, surveys, HOA documents, funding disbursements, and other aspects of the closing process.• Develop a strong knowledge of various markets in which the company operates to enhance closings accuracy.• Communicate with and assist real estate agents and prospective residents regarding the closings.• Answer questions and solve problems through communication with real estate agents and other departments in the company.• Provide support to the Capital Markets Team with financings to prepare all real estate documents, title review, and due diligence.• Work with other members of the Closings Team to provide additional coverage as needed to ensure timely closings Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Illinois licensed Real Estate Broker since 2003Seller Representative Specialist Designation (SRS) Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Certification (SFR) Accredited Buyer’s Representative Designation (ABR)Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification (PSA)

Greater Chicago Area

• Assisted in the relocation of occupants displaced from residential and commercial properties due to government acquisition and redevelopment programs. • Conducted interviews with affected occupants to explain relocation benefits under the URA. • Prepared and issued Notices to impacted occupants in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Act (URA).• Calculated rent differentials, mortgage interest differentials, and replacement housing payments, and processed relocation claims for… Show more • Assisted in the relocation of occupants displaced from residential and commercial properties due to government acquisition and redevelopment programs. • Conducted interviews with affected occupants to explain relocation benefits under the URA. • Prepared and issued Notices to impacted occupants in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Act (URA).• Calculated rent differentials, mortgage interest differentials, and replacement housing payments, and processed relocation claims for displaced individuals. • Located comparable replacement housing for affected occupants. • Performed decent, safe, and sanitary inspections of replacement housing. • Executed Clean and Clear inspections on acquired properties. Coordinated relocations with moving companies and displaced occupants. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• I served as the Lead Sales Associate for the Pullman Residential Revitalization program, conducted by Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives in the far south Pullman community. • I have been a licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois since 2003.

Chicago, Illinois

• Conducted quality reviews of clients' KYC records. • Collaborated with client-facing and due diligence teams to gather necessary documents and information to comply with all regulatory and internal policies; • Ensured the KYC records were complete and contained all required information to satisfy regulatory, legal, banking, and audit standards; • Served as a KYC/AML expert for the due diligence team; and raised complex issues related to client types, structures, financial products… Show more • Conducted quality reviews of clients' KYC records. • Collaborated with client-facing and due diligence teams to gather necessary documents and information to comply with all regulatory and internal policies; • Ensured the KYC records were complete and contained all required information to satisfy regulatory, legal, banking, and audit standards; • Served as a KYC/AML expert for the due diligence team; and raised complex issues related to client types, structures, financial products and services, and other AML risks with the Compliance department. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

• Prepared closing documents for primary and secondary mortgages; • Executed loan data entry and dispatched closing packages to title companies; • Ensured compliance with funding procedures and confirmed loan closure with Settlement Agents/Attorneys by examining the HUD-1 Settlement Statement and other critical documents before funding; • Collaborated with title companies to maintain conformity with Chase mortgage policies and addressed any post-closing discrepancies.

Tinley Park, Il

• Prepared land acquisition purchase contracts, • Assisted with relocation services, organized and compiled data, created Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, • Managed phone calls, welcomed visitors, performed word processing, copying, filing, handled petty cash, • Executed office errands, and coordinated meetings among other administrative tasks.

Northbrook, Il

• Reviewed and approved timeshare sales contracts, including financial and settlement statements, credit reports and scores, disclosure forms, and other related documents for compliance, accuracy, and completeness before closing. • Processed and approved outgoing wire transfers, verified funds for closing, and prepared closing spreadsheets.• Managed post-closing issues and several broker trust accounts, verifying and recording deposits and withdrawals, assisting with bank… Show more • Reviewed and approved timeshare sales contracts, including financial and settlement statements, credit reports and scores, disclosure forms, and other related documents for compliance, accuracy, and completeness before closing. • Processed and approved outgoing wire transfers, verified funds for closing, and prepared closing spreadsheets.• Managed post-closing issues and several broker trust accounts, verifying and recording deposits and withdrawals, assisting with bank reconciliations, issuing refunds, and processing notices for unpaid checks. Show less

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