RESUME BELOW-Thank you for your interest.
My business ties me strongly to my valued clients and my goal is to continue to extend you a level of service and attention that will exceed your expectations. I appreciate the opportunity to serve you and have designed my site to provide you, as a homeowner, valuable resources that can assist you in your goals, hobbies, and living.
Please feel free to bookmark my site to take advantage of the latest market news, community information, school profiles and more. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about real estate or the community. And if you know of someone that may be interested in making the exciting decision to buy or sell a home, I would be honored to provide the same level of superior service. I greatly appreciate you! There is no higher compliment than you telling your friends and family to use Kim Rutledge as their Realtor.
Mission Statement: To gain a client for life.
Services offered:
#1 Experience and Knowledge of the Market in NW Arkansas, but there is more....
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Sellers:
à Inspection issues
à Staging interior and exterior including landscaping
à What is our target market?
à Market Analysis for you and I to determine the price the market is willing to bear… BPO-Broker’s Price Opinion
à Weekly contact
à Feedback on every showing once received
à I work with you as a team. We are in this together.
à Marketing via the internet, currently via Kiplinger.com, LuxuryHouses.com, KimRutledge.com, for a full list see marketing information, and more
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Buyers:
à Home Search
à Information about NW AR if relocating
à Showing you a house…not just the positive features! Potential inspection issues, resale issues…Yes, I even get in the attic.
à Typically make offers contingent on inspection, appraisal, financing (if used)…
à Provide names and phone numbers for inspectors, banks/mortgage companies, closers, utility companies
à Evaluate Good Faith estimates for you
à Providing enough information for YOU to make an educated decision…market analysis to determine price
à …more
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Most important is my Guarantee to you...If you're not satisfied with my service you may cancel the listing and buyer's contract with no financial penalty.
Kim's Resume:
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KIMBERLY RUTLEDGE, SFR
Phone: 479-442-7215 Mobile: 479-841-7302
Email: kim.rutledge@coldwellbanker.com
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OBJECTIVE
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To utilize my experience in sales/marketing, negotiation, customer service, consumer insights and knowledge of NW Arkansas to serve clients in buying and selling real estate
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WORK HISTORY
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Apr 2009
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Present
Aug 2005
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Apr 2009
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Executive Broker
Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette Real Estate
Fayetteville, AR
Residential/Commercial Realtor and Executive Broker: Assist families and individuals in buying and selling real estate in Northwest Arkansas. Focused on education, marketing, inventory development, client retention and providing a high level of customer service.
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Ranked #4 Agent in Arkansas Coldwell Banker First Quarter 2010-Gross Commission
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Ranked #8 Agent in Arkansas Coldwell Banker First Quarter 2010-Listings
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Top Sales Agent Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette February 2010
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Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist certified, SFR
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Residential Financial Consultant, RFC
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Professional Real Estate Negotiator, CREN
Executive Broker
Griffin Company Realtors
Springdale, AR
Residential/Commercial Realtor and Executive Broker: Assist families and individuals in buying and selling real estate in Northwest Arkansas. Focused on education, marketing, inventory development, client retention and providing a high level of customer service. Increased knowledge of buying and selling commercial real estate.
- Top Sales Agent June 2008
- Top Listing Agent March 2007
- Top 200 Realtor 2008
- Mentor to colleagues
- Consult with clients/customers on pricing, negotiations, and contracts
- Always follow up regarding the details
- Delegate to support staff
- Plan and implement marketing and advertising strategies targeting and developing new clients as well as marketing real estate
- Analyze market data and administer Power Point presentations to potential clients
- Superior time management skills
- Increased client base each year progressively by internet marketing, customer service implementation of present clients, and networking
- Negotiate residential and commercial sales contracts
- Hold Arkansas Broker's License #EB00050061
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Jun 1998
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Aug 2005
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President, Principal Broker
Source One Relocation and Consulting, Inc.
Fayetteville, AR
Owned and managed a relocation and consulting real estate company that focused on assisting small corporations with relocation services for their employees, as well as individual families moving across the United States. Business still in operation.
- Interviewed Realtors across the United States for positions needed, i.e. Listing Agent or Buyer's Agent
- Worked with Realtors and customers as a team. Focused on communication and maximizing the customer's investment
- Advised and consulted on pricing (analyzed market), marketing, and negotiation tactics and strategies
- Addressed and resolved issues to a workable end for all parties
- Consulted on the process of relocation: Selling the home, moving household goods, purchasing a new home, both transaction closings and after move follow-up
- Responsible for accounting, budgeting and payroll
- Certified Relocation Professional designation
- Principal Broker's license held in Arkansas
- Board of Directors for the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Membership Director
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Oct 1993
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Jun 1998
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Senior Relocation Counselor
Re/Max International / PMP Relocation Services
Denver, CO
Counseled Wal-Mart / Sam’s Club Associates and their families when a company requested move occurred. Coordinated with Senior and Executive Management on relocation policy. Responsible for managing the process of Store Managers, Senior and Executive Management’s buying and selling of their personal residence across North America. Office located at the Wal-Mart Home Office in Bentonville, AR.
- Comprehensively interviewed owners of real estate agencies and Realtors to present the best Realtor for the Associate
- Addressed and resolved issues for the Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Associate and spouse
- Member of Development team for Wal-Mart/Sam's Club relocation policy
- Negotiated sales to the best net dollar effect within Wal-Mart/Sam's Club policy and for the Associate
- Negotiated lease breaks when needed
- Negotiated home purchases with the Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Associate in an attempt to avoid potential loss
- Responsible for office expenses
- Created a venue for Wal-Mart / Sam’s Club Recruiting candidates to “explore” Northwest Arkansas
- Reported directly to the Senior Vice President of Super Centers, TLE, Optical, ISD, and Recruiting. Reported directly to the VP of Sam’s Club.
- Held Certified Relocation Professional designation
- Held Accredited Buyer's Representative designation
- Received Sam's Club Shooting Star award and Received recognition for assistance in recruiting
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Mar 1991
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Jul 1993
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Claims Trainee, Claims Representative I, Claims Representative II
Progressive Insurance Company
Fayetteville, AR
Responsible for investigation and verification of coverage and liability, as well as evaluation and negotiation of property damage and personal injury with all concerned parties.
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Jun 1989
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Mar 1991
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Sales Assistant, Account Executive
Dean Witter Reynolds
Fayetteville, AR
Analyst and sales support to Branch Manager. Promoted to Investment Sales Broker - Completed Dean Witter Broker Training Program in New York City, NY. Time spent on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange with the Floor Governor. Responsibilities were to sell stocks/bonds/mutual funds to clients and provide top level customer service. Held Series 7 and life insurance licenses.
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EDUCATION
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Aug 1983
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May 1988
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance and Banking
Continuing Education
Fayetteville, AR
In the following: Contracts, Accredited Buyers Representative, Graduate of Realtors Institute (301/302), Ethics, Agency, Certified Relocation Professional
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SOFTWARE/SYSTEM SKILLS
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- Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Programming (PDF files)
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MEMBERSHIPS
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- National Association of Realtors and Metro Board of Realtors
- Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
- Volunteer Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
- Fundraising events for Circle of Life Hospice, Goshen Volunteer Fire Department, St. Joseph Catholic School, First United Presbyterian Church
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REFERENCES
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SEE BELOW
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Client Recommendations:
“While working for us, Kim showed excitement, dedication, a lot of patience and always provided professional, friendly service to us.”
“As a long time resident of the area, Kim was able to help us look at the best houses available in the least amount of time.”
“Kim consistently answered our questions and returned our calls quickly.”
“I would definitely refer any associates or friends to Kim.”
“If there was a Medal of Honor in Real Estate you should receive one. Thanks, Kim.”
“Thank you, Kim, for your patience and guidance.”
“Kim, you were with us every step of the way and we are so thankful for you.”
Kim Rutledge, helping you BUY and SELL real estate in the Northwest Arkansas area... putting my knowledge of the market (including the cities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista and smaller surrounding towns) and experience to work for you.
Dedicated to making this your BEST EXPERIENCE in real estate.
If you're relocating across the country or across town...
Call Kim.
479-841-7302
Kim Rutledge, Executive Broker - CELL 479-841-7302.
kim.rutledge@coldwellbanker.com
Kim Rutledge, Real Estate, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Bella Vista, AR
