Rebecca Lara Email & Phone Number

Bay Area, Central Valley

In today's rushed world, patience is a rare quality but it is the cornerstone of my real estate practice. Time and complete attention are benefits I give naturally. I listen carefully while clients share their dreams and goals. I expertly answer their questions and help them explore their options without pressure. Real estate is a relationship-based business and I strive to create client relationships built on trust and confidence. My ultimate goal is to build a business based entirely upon referrals from clients who are completely satisfied with the professional and caring service they receive.When you are ready to work with an agent who gives freely of her time, attention and expertise, you are ready to work with me.Responsibilities:* Continually contact property owners to solicit property listings.* Provide Sellers with comparable properties to determine value of property.* Determine appropriate marketing strategy for property.* Promote sale of properties through advertisement, open houses, multiple listing sites.* Coordinate with Home Inspectors, Loan Officers, Title Companies, and other parties.* Synchronize with all parties to obtain on-time closings. * Regularly advertise services to solicit property borrowers.* Interview clients to determine what kind of properties they are seeking.* Assist buyers in getting qualified for a mortgage loan. * Review property listings, market conditions, and trends.* Facilitate all closings by managing details of entire transaction.* Prepare documents, disclosures, addenda, contracts and agreements. * Coordinate property closings by overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.

Redwood Shores, Ca

Currently the 81st largest credit union in the U.S. (16th largest in California), Provident Credit Union was established in 1950 to serve the California Teachers Association. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Provident Credit Union now serves more than 100,000 members from over 1200 employer groups and maintains branches throughout California, and nationwide.Accomplishments* Opened new office in San Ramon and brought in over $7M in real estate within first year.* Generated $1M in consumer loans and nearly 400 new members within the first year. * Chosen to travel from branch to branch to improve operations and sales. * Traveled to branches throughout the Bay Area as "floater" Branch Manager. * Chosen to "close" under performing branches throughout the company. * Chosen for and completed the Management Development Program. * Achieved best audit in the association with no significant finding.

San Jose, Oakland, Los Angeles

World Savings and Loan, subsidiary of Golden West Financial was founded by Marion and Herbert Sandler in 1912. Referred to as the "Nation's Best Run S & L" in 1990 by the New York Times and the "Most Admired Company" in 2006 by Fortune Magazine, World Savings had $125 billion in assets and over 11,000 employees. World devised the Adjustable Rate Mortgage system to provide an alternative to the other options available. The system was extremely successful. World Savings was acquired by Wachovia in 2006 and Wachovia was later acquired by Wells Fargo Bank in 2008.AccomplishmentsManager of Policies and Procedures - 12/2000-7/2003* Wrote policies and procedures for over 300 savings branch throughout the U.S.* Implemented new methodology called Information Mapping to increase efficiency of existing policies.* Responded to inquires via telephone from branch and headquarters personnel.Manager of Competitor Information - 7/1997-12/2000* Researched rate, fee and services information regarding competing financial institutions throughout the U.S.* Analyzed data and presented findings to senior management.* Performed presentations to branch personnel during monthly headquarters tours.Branch Manager - 9/1989-7/1997* Oversaw a team of Customer Service Representatives, Specialists, Supervisors and Asst Br Mgrs.* Consistently exceeded Sales, Service and Retention goals every month.* Received 95% or better on all Operations Audits.* Chosen to participate in Advanced Management Program.* Chosen to manage "problem" branch in Los Angeles and improved performance in all areas within one year.* Chosen to participate in Agency program in Denver, Colorado.* Received President's Club and Charter Club Awards consistently five years in a row.