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Laura Kellogg
Keller Williams Realty
Broker Associate, Productivity Coach, Mentor
TX License # 289652
Cell: 972-743-1864
laurakellogg@kw.com
Business Motto - “Supporting communities & helping people build wealth through real estate…….one home at a time.”

Specialties –
Provide a 10+ Disney Experience for clients, with focus on the end goal, no matter the current market. Be the REALTOR of choice for life in your real estate needs.
FTB (First Time Buyer) counseling and coordination of home purchase from initial conversation through close & post purchase follow up; Investor Analysis & Mentoring - acquisition, rehab, holding, management, and disposition of residential dwellings and small ranch properties through multiple market cycles; Lateral-Move Up Buyer counseling & coordination – sale of current home to purchase of next residence (local or long distance) with emphasis on strong, open communication between parties; New Home Consultation, buyer’s builder liaison, counseling from initial model home site visit through COE and post close follow up including Texas Homestead advisory notice, one year post closing; REO, Short Sale, & 3rd Party Disposition according to client timelines with one point of contact.

CERTIFICATIONS and DESIGNATIONS: NAR (National Association of REALTORS) SFR-Short Sale Foreclosure Resource; NAR ABR–Accredited Buyer Representative; NAR SRES-Senior Real Estate Specialist (55+ market); Texas VLB (Veterans Land Board) preferred partner; "D" Magazine Best of Real Estate 2015, and 2016; ALHS (Accredited Luxury Home Specialist); Five Star RPM (Residential Property Manager); Chase “Priority Partner; HUD Lead Based Paint Visual Assessment certified; VRM REO Amplified- REO certified; 2023 Five Star Professional; HOMEWARD, KELLER OFFERS, KELLER CONCIERGE certified; Broker License 289652

PERSONAL INFO:
Texas Real Estate License – 1980 to present;
Small investor - with history of acquisition, renovation, rental management (with stable tenancy), & resale strategies. Mother to three / step mom to three, "Nana" to seven incredible grandkids; "pet parent" to 2 very large shelter dogs; and a cockatiel named "Byrd”.

WORK HISTORY:
PRODUCTIVITY COACH, NEW AGENT TEAM LEAD – May 1st 2021 to Present
Rainmaker & Lead listing agent;
LEAD LAUNCH & PRODUCTIVITY COACH, VP PRODUCTIVITY DEPARTMENT: December 3rd, 2019 – April 30, 2021; Keller Williams Realty, Plano - Leadership Team; Managed a team of 90+ real estate agents & 3 Coaches. I transform lives, using world class coaching tools & systems to help agents reach their goals. A recognized top producer, leader with high integrity & a track record of success; driven & compassionate with a take-charge, results-oriented approach responding to challenges and goals.
RESALE ACCOUNT MANAGER, LEAD, iBuyer Division: April 2019 to November 30, 2019; Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, PenFed Realty, The Rhodes Team.
Zillow iBuyer Lead Resale Agent & Start Up, DFW Market; acquisition, purchase, & subsequent resale of portfolio, per client parameters. 1400+ offers presented; 475 closed acquisition sales; 190 active listings,135 closed resale homes; 91 sale pendings; & 65 “coming soon” properties managed from 4/15/2019 to 11/30/2019
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, AGENT ASSOCIATE: March 2012 – March 2019. Individual Agent, multi-million dollar producer, KWP award winner specializing in Listing, Sales, Training, & Compliance Risk Management.
VRM.CO MORTGAGE SERVICES – Freddie Mac Consultant, Senior Sales Specialist / Asset Manager: June 1997 - March 2012. Start Up for Outsource of GSE REO disposition: Manage Broker-Agent performance / aid Title curative & Evictions / Valuation & Property BPO Review with emphasis on List-to-Sale-Price ratio, timelines, accuracy, & compliance throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, & The Virgin Islands. Average portfolio sales 1,000+homes per year.
HOMEFINDING COUNSELOR / DESTINATION SERVICES MANAGER (Wm Rigg Realty / Prudential TX Properties) Leadership Team: February 1992 – June 1997. Management and oversite of corporate moves, counseling & coordination, & agent to client match up. Portfolio 450 client moves yearly.
EBBY HALLIDAY REALTORS, Agent, January 1982 – February 1992. Individual agent & award-winning member of the relocation team listing & sales. Rookie of the Year 1982 to 1983.

RENT OR OWN, THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME....

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My experience & knowledge provide exceptional service throughout your real estate journey. I want to exceed your expectations, achieve your goals, and have fun along the way. Rent or own, there's no place like home!