Diane McCown

About Diane McCown

Experienced Agent with a demonstrated history of working in the industry. Skilled in…

Experience

1. Real Estate Agent Owner

   Bennett Realty Solutions

   Nov 2015 — Present · US

   Serving Real Estate needs since 2006*Represent buyers, sellers, and investors in real estate transactions*Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.*Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.*Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.*Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.*Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.*Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.*Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.*Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.*Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.*Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers and listing appointments with perspective sellers.*Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.*Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.*Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.*Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.*Property Management for property owners and HOA\'s*Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company.*Manage new home building process for buyer clients.*Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.

Education

• Project Management Training Institute (PMTI)

  Project Management

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

  2014

• Prince George's Community College

  Hospitality Management, Psychology & General Studies, Hospitality Management, Psychology & General Studies

  2013

• Johnson & Wales University

  Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2016

Skills

• Conflict Resolution
• Leadership Development
• Proposal Writing
• Public Relations
• Customer Service
• Program Management
• Hospitality
• Project Management
• Grants
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Office
• Event Planning
• Entrepreneurship
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Recruiting
• Editing
• Staff Development
• Social Media
• Resume Writing
• Team Leadership
• Event Management
• Professional Communication
• Blogging
• Change Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Higher Education
• Management
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Non-Profits
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• New Business Development