Karen Arbutine: Resume
PROFILE
Hard work. Persistence. Determination. Karen Arbutine knows what it takes to attain success. As a leading real estate professional in Central florida, she has built a solid reputation based on quality service. Karen takes time to get to know each of her clients and forms lifelong relationships. She has become known for exceeding the greatest of expectations.
EXPERIENCE
Realtor | RE/MAX Central Realty - Lake Mary, FL | 2006 - Current
RE/MAX Hall of fame, RE/MAX Platinum Club, RE/MAX’s Top listing Agent in Central Florida, Ranked #4 for Top Residential Teams in Florida
Realtor | Watson Realty - Lake Mary, FL | 2002 - 2006
Top Producer, 2006 Executive Club Award, 2005 Gold Pinnacle Award, 2003 & 2004 Silver Pinnacle Award, 2002 Rising Star Award
New Homes Sales Consultant | Beazer Homes USA | 2001 - 2004
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Greater Orlando Florida Association of Realtors
- Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
- Certified Relocation Specialist
- E-Business Approved Specialist
- Certified Distressed Property Expert
- REO Accredited 5 Star Agent
- Res.net
- Equitor
SKILLS
- Experienced in loss mitigation and REO marketing, including BPO’s, cash for keys, occupancy reports, marketing of foreclosed / short sale properties, and loss mitigation duties
- Comprehensive understanding of REO Asset Disposition for both residential and commercial property
- Specializes in townhomes For sale Lake Mary Fl
- Ability to analyze, evaluate, and estimate value for both residential and commercial properties
- Intimately familiar with the Central Florida real estate market
- Extremely efficient in the art of negotiations, providing timely status updates, and meeting deadlines
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Currently holds the highest recorded sale in the history of Seminole County!
- Inducted into RE/MAX’s Hall of Fame in 3 years by achieving $1 million in commission
- Top 20 in Florida for all RE/MAX Agents
- Platinum Club Recipient
- Ranked in the Top 100 Realtors® by Orlando Magazine
- Ranked in the top 1% of Realtors® by the Orlando Regional Realtor® Association
- Over $150 Million in real estate closed in 9 years
- $13,760,540 | 2007
- $19,204,300 | 2008
- $14,489,250 | 2009
- $12,400,000 | 2010
- $13.900,000 | 2011
- $14,800,000 | 2012
- $9,500,000 | 2013 (As of 07/31/13)
EDUCATION
St. Petersburg College, Clearwater FL | Bachelors Degree in Business Administration
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Proud volunteer of the Labrador Retriever Resuce of Florida