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About Karen Sims
As a Real Estate Broker-Sales Associate my main responsibilities is to manage real estate transactions within the process of buying and selling real property.
Over the past 18 eight years I have helped buyers become first time purchasers; and sellers upgrade and downsize their existing investments. I have worked with large portfolio owners in marketing/managing their inventory on the market, including selling out 17 units in record time on one condo building and 13 units in a new condo conversion building. I have been dedicated to teaching and mentoring over 60 agents to grow in their sales skills in this competitive real estate market; while maintaining status in the NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club for 2003, 2004, 2007-2010-2018. I have 12 years Accounts Receivable experience and progressed to Assistant Accounts Receivable Manager at a Fortune 500 company. Solid background in cash application, deduction resolution, merchandise claims, training and implementing SAP process. Karen holds a BA in Science-Business Management, I also have outstanding leadership skills in team management, customer satisfaction, and time management. I am a self-starting, innovative professional who has a sense of team, cares about people, and produces results
One fellow agent describes Karen as someone who “gets it done and provides outstanding customer service. She’s nonstop and is an unwavering negotiator when it comes to getting the absolute best deal for her clients.” It’s no wonder that much of Karen’s success can be attributed to her hard work, mastery of the market, and most important, valuing each relationship with the upmost integrity, constantly striving to earn the privilege of becoming #yourrealtorforlife! As you can imagine, Karen has a unique talent for servicing a wide variety of clientele at a high level, while reserving time to pour into her colleagues. From tenants to short sales, she believes in getting the absolute best for her clients while having fun in the process!
Professional Experience
- Over 18 years experience in Real Estate.
- Successfully closed over 500 buyers and sellers.
Awards
***** Five Star Professional 5 years in a row *****
- Weichert Million Dollar Club 2003-2018
- Weichert Million Dollar Club 2007 - 2018
- NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award Bronze 2003,2004,2007-2010, 2012-2018
- Weichert's Ambassador Club 2010
Professional Credentials
- 12 years A/R experience with a Fortune 500 company.
- Personally trained over 60 new associates.
- Broker-Salesperson, Lead Mentor of Jersey City Journal Square Office.
- Lead Coordinator for JSQ 2008-2009 and Downtown 2010-2011
- Fast Track Training completion 2002.
Areas of Expertise
- Working in a sellers market in the last 18 years.
- Training new associates.
- Basic Real Estate policies and procedures.
Community Involvement
- Active Jehovah Witness in the preaching activities.
Education
- New Jersey City University, Bachelor of Science-Business Management.
Personal Background
- A self-starting, innovative professional who has a sense of team, cares about people, and procedures.
- Married to Ulysses Sims, one child Ronald, daughter-in-law Katrina, granddaughters Kay-Kay, Pay-Pay, Riley and grandson LL
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