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License and Qualifications

• Real Estate Salesperson License, California Bureau of Real Estate, 1985
• Real Estate Broker License, California Bureau of Real Estate, 1998
• Detailed familiarity with Ventura County and the surrounding area
• Excellent interpersonal ability; strong negotiator
• English-Spanish bilingual

Professional Experience

Broker-Owner, Select Properties—Ventura, CA (2001 – Present)

• Opened an independently-owned office specializing in residential real estate. As broker-owner, I work to keep up-to-date on industry laws, new products, and marketing methods. By maintaining my education, I am able to train the agents at my brokerage and pass my knowledge on to our clients while remaining in compliance. In addition, I work directly with buyers, sellers, and investors.

Broker-Owner, Monica T. Hurtado—Oxnard, CA (1999 – 2001)

• Independent broker selling residential real estate and originating loans.

Broker Associate, Community Dynamics—Oxnard, CA (1999 – 2000)

• Worked as sales manager for El Paseo, one of the largest affordable housing developments nationwide. Responsible for new home sales of 190 units. Managed three assistants, screened and responded to over 1300 applicants, and oversaw subsidy qualifying, upgrade selections, and facilitation of loan and escrow details.

Loan Originator, Paramount Mortgage/R. Blair Mortgage Broker—Oxnard, CA (1997 – 2003)

• Originated loans for purchase and refinance of single-family homes using both conventional and FHA programs.

REALTOR®, various brokerages—Ventura, CA (1985 – 2000)

• Worked with several companies throughout the first fifteen years of my real estate career, including Century 21, RE/MAX, McElhenny Levy Realtors, and Realty Executives. Assisted clients with the purchase and sale of residential real estate. Negotiated contracts, ensured document accuracy, guided and educated clients through the transaction process.

Memberships and Designations

• National Association of REALTORS®
• California Association of REALTORS®
• Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS®
• Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
• REALTOR® of the Year, VCCAR, 2011