H.E.R.
Real Estate Services, LLC.
20+ Years of experience in the Atlanta Real Estate Market!
Mailing Address
3315-A South Cobb Drive
#358
Smyrna, GA 30080
Lauren Edwards - Owner
Email: orders@herresllc.com
Phone: 404-606-1630
Coming Soon!
LAUREN'S BIO
Owner's Real Estate Professional Experience
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS/REVIEWS (Independent Contractor), Smyrna, Georgia
Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser, 2004 - Current
Perform residential real estate appraisals & appraisal reviews for Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase Bank, SunTrust and several other financial institutions.
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Maintain outstanding ratings with the Appraisal Management Companies in which I am contracted.
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Adhered to strict compliance with mandated governmental & specific banking regulations regarding all transactions.
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Conduct national high-risk loan reviews, desktop valuations and field reviews.
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Identify and assess any suspected misrepresentation or fraud in property valuation, while providing clear and concise written analysis of value discrepancies between original appraisal and subsequent valuations.
J PACIFIC VENTURES, LLC. (Independent Contractor), Smyrna, Georgia
Project Manager 06/2015 – Current
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Assist client in property acquisition and manage through to a successful and profitable liquidation.
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Market demand assessment, financial evaluation (analysis, risk, return and diversification).
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Preparation of property (land use, policies, zoning, permits).
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Oversee all implementation and construction.
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Audit entire file at completion to conclude the liquidation in a timely manner.
CHAPMAN HALL REALTY, Kennesaw, Georgia
Sales & Leasing Agent, 01/2014 – Current
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Sales & listings of residential & commercial properties.
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Lease & perform property management services for residential & commercial properties.
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Tenant procurement / placement services.
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Execute & review all Real Estate legal documentation, HUD-1 & credit reports.
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Obtain, develop & maintain client relationships (buyers, sellers, lenders, & agents).
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Conduct CMA reports, determining price points for negotiations with banks & clients.
HURON CONSULTING GROUP / WARBIRD CONSULTING PARTNERS, Atlanta, Georgia
Team Lead and Trainer/ Forensic Appraisal Review Department, 09/2011 – 11/2013 (Contract Position)
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Current Project: FNMA Due Diligence
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Work in conjunction with the Manager of Quality Control to develop workflow processes while maintaining compliance with USPAP, FNMA, and other regulatory boards.
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Responsible for the oversight of various valuation functions, conduct quality reviews of the valuations to ensure all reviews have been completed in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with company and client specific guidelines as well as government guidelines.
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Responsible to assist Appraisal Reviewers in resolving complex or escalated order issues, and to apply proper application of valuation and reconciliation methods to residential properties.
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Provide audit results of Appraisal Reviewers to manager, to assist in tracking performance metrics for reviewers, to coach employees and provide development training goals.
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Responsible for conducting and Facilitating reviews, rejection and addendum requests of valuation orders to ensure optimum client satisfaction.
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Identify and assess any suspected misrepresentation or fraud in property valuations.
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Assess accuracy, adequacy, and compliance of valuations with applicable industry standards, USPAP, agency policy and procedure, and regulatory requirements.
RR DONNELLEY, Atlanta, Georgia
Valuation Analyst, Appraisal Review Department, 02/2011 – 5/2011 (Contract Position)
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Current Project: FNMA retrospective reviews for defaulted loans originated between 2001- 2009.
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Conduct national high risk loan reviews (Including Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico).
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Identify and assess any suspected misrepresentation or fraud in property valuation.
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Provide written analysis of value discrepancies between original appraisal and subsequent valuations.
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Gained FNMA National Underwriting Center knowledge of guidelines, rules and direct training in review process by FNMA.
NICRO PROPERTIES USA, Woodstock, Georgia
Pricing Consultant, 2010-2011 (Contract Position)
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Evaluated all foreclosure properties in Cobb, Fulton & Gwinnett Counties for potential investment portfolio.
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Assessed properties with greatest profit margins, obtained by producing & reviewing accurate resale values.
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Advised investors of properties to acquire based on reviews of profit margin & value reports.
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Produced 6 property reviews per hour, with great accuracy & attention to detail.
REALTY ONE, Smyrna, Georgia
Sales Agent, 2009 – 2012
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Sales & listings of residential & commercial properties.
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Execute & review all Real Estate legal documentation, HUD-1, credit reports.
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Obtain, develop & maintain client relationships (buyers, sellers, lenders, & agents).
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Conduct CMA reports, determining price points for negotiations with banks & clients.
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Manage earnest money designations, down payments & all closing documents.
J3 APPRAISALS, LLC. Smyrna, Georgia
Owner / Appraiser, 2004 – 2010
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Applied leadership skills to establish and manage business specializing in residential & commercial appraisals.
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Adhered to strict compliance with mandated governmental regulations regarding all transactions.
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Successful in completing 600+ appraisals/appraisal reviews annually in 2006-2009 to high quality standards.
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Conducted mentoring and training of new and experienced Appraisers to achieve optimum performance.
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Complete responsibility of monthly, quarterly & annual taxes, profit/loss statements & payroll.
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Managed Accounts payable & Accounts Receivable, maintained accurate documentation of all financial records.
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Established as an FHA approved appraiser in 2007.