Stefanie Bernstein

Broker/Associate (15 years experience)

Specialties: Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Consulting, Staging
Commitment to provide the best real estate solutions for Sellers and Buyers

Versatile and highly motivated real estate professional with 15+ years' experience in residential real estate. Skilled at building effective and productive relationships aimed at retaining present business and creating new business opportunities.
- Highly accomplished, customer oriented and persuasive Broker/Associate with proven skills in negotiating and closing deals, and effectively trained in timely completing paperwork accurately, with substantial knowledge regarding legal aspects of real estate
- Expert in obtaining and analyzing market data critical to individual communities and neighborhoods
- Superior knowledge and have formed relationships with mortgage brokers, appraisers and surveyors to keep updated with market trends

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Increased real estate sales revenue by 15% in 2013 aEUR" 2014 and an additional 45% for 2014-2015
- Sold a total of 75 properties in 2015 and a total of 178 between 2013 and 2015
- Top Sales Associate at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty aEUR" St. Augustine office 2012 aEUR" 2015
- Top Producer and Top in Transactions at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty aEUR" St. Augustine office 2012-2015
- Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Chairman's Circle Platinum Award 2014 - 2015
- Top Lister for Entire Company at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty 2012 aEUR" 2015
- Top Transactions for Entire Company at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty 2015 with 230 total transactions
- Luxury Collection Specialist 2012-2015
- Five Star Real Estate Agent Award 2013 aEUR" 2015
- "Best of" Realtor for St. Johns County in 2007
- Broker License Earned in 2004
- SRS Designation aEUR" Sellers Representative Specialist

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
Real Estate Agent / Broker Associate St Augustine, FL January 2002 aEUR" Present
- Work as a Single Agent offering a higher level of service and representation vs. the typical Transaction Broker
- Meet with Sellers and Buyers to determine their needs
- Analyze recent sales and compare similar properties to establish value
- Review property listings daily and update sellers and buyers accordingly
- Negotiate offers with the best interest of my clients in mind
- Make sure properties are not involved in litigation or legal battles
- Ensure that clients have clear property title
- Accompany buyers during property inspections
- Write up contracts and appropriate addendums completely and accurately
- Advise clients on market conditions and trends
- Disclose all know facts about a property
- Investigate clients' financial strengths and credit status and match them with an appropriate lender
- Aggressive Marketing Program for Sellers with Top Notch Marketing Materials and Tools
- Attend real estate conventions and on-going education on a regular basis

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND LICENSURE
- Broker Associate at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty aEUR" May 2012 aEUR" Present
- Realtor and Broker Associate at Watson Realty Corporation aEUR" January 2002 through April 2012
- Licensed Realtor in Florida 2002-2004
- Licensed Broker in Florida 2004 aEUR" Present

EDUCATION
University of California Santa Barbara aEUR" Bachelor's Degree in Political Science