MARGARET WILKERSON
Lexington
Summary
Dynamic real estate professional and executive assistant with proven expertise in sales, client relations, and transaction coordination. Excelled in schedule management and contract negotiation, boosting client satisfaction and referrals. Skilled in Microsoft Office & Suite, ensuring seamless administrative support. Worked side by side with the #1 real estate agent in the state of South Carolina and helped run million dollar real estate company.
Professional with strong foundation in real estate operations, skilled in managing complex transactions from contract to close. Known for excellent organizational abilities, effective communication, and keen attention to detail. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing priorities, and consistently delivers results. Proficient in document management, client relations, and multi-tasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Transaction Coordinator
Redfin Corporation
Remote
09.2025 - Current
- Recognized by supported agents for exceptional organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail, resulting in consistent outstanding feedback and reviews.
- Managed 50-60 transactions at once
- Collaborated with escrow officers, title companies, inspectors, appraisers, attorneys, and other professionals to address any issues or discrepancies that arose during transactions.
- Reduced errors in contract preparation with meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of legal requirements.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent monitoring of transaction timelines and adherence to established policies.
- Streamlined real estate transactions by efficiently managing documentation and communication between all parties involved.
- Expedited closings by coordinating efforts between buyers, sellers, lenders, and agents to ensure timely completion of necessary tasks.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing backup support for fellow team members during peak periods or absences.
- Coordinated inspections, appraisals, repairs, and other pre-closing requirements efficiently within specified timeframes.
- Achieved 100% accuracy on all deal audits
- Managed scheduling for property showings, inspections, and closings, optimizing time of all parties involved.
- Assisted in resolving unexpected issues during transactions, minimizing delays and maintaining client trust.
REALTOR/SALESPERSON
CENTURY 21 MODERN REALTY RESULTS
Martinsburg
01.2024 - Current
- Advised clients on market trends and local real estate conditions, helping them make informed decisions
- Negotiated contracts between buyers and sellers to reach agreement on price and terms of sales
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions from start to finish using specialized software programs
- Conducted open houses and showings of properties to prospective buyers
- Answered inquiries from potential buyers regarding features of property listings
- Assisted clients in obtaining financing options such as mortgages or loans
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop strategies for attracting new clients
- Generated leads through networking activities, cold calling prospects, referrals
- Developed relationships with vendors who could provide services related to the purchase or sale of real estate
- Analyzed financial data such as income statements and tax returns to determine affordability levels for potential buyers
- Provided guidance and support throughout the entire purchasing process from initial search through closing
- Prepared documents such as purchase agreements, deeds, leases and other legal documents related to real estate transactions
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone or email regarding available properties
- Attended industry events such as conferences or seminars related to real estate topics
- Maintained current knowledge of laws governing real estate transactions in order comply with regulations
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing
- Scheduled home viewings with potential buyers
- Researched and determined competitive market price
- Facilitated closing process on behalf of clients and reviewed parts of contracts to resolve issues prior to closing.
LICENSED REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO
PAM HARRINGTON EXCLUSIVES
Kiawah Island
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Worked directly beside CEO of company and assisted in daily tasks.
- Frequently stepped in for CEO, ran and operated very high volume and fast paced real estate company while CEO was out of country for a month.
- Managed daily emails via outlook for each real estate transaction.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Maintained efficient office operations by handling errands and administrative functions.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions from start to finish.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media and real estate guides.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Collected fees and documented payment processes for property transactions.
- Maintained inventories and records of sales collaterals and closings.
REAL ESTATE AGENT
THE BOULEVARD COMPANY
Charleston
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media and real estate guides
- Reviewed market research data and changed sales plans accordingly
- Followed up with prospective buyers regarding incentives from builder and new developments in surrounding area
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals
- Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
NANNY
ANGIE AND JOSH VINCI
US
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children
- Offered positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
- Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
CLOTHES MODEL
UNITED MONOGRAMS MODEL & SOCIAL MEDIA AMBASSADOR
US
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Promote brand products, participate in different style and themed photoshoots, produce social media videos speaking about the styles of clothes, current sales, and explaining why the customer would want to purchase from the brand
- Managed social media accounts by composing content, engaging with followers in comments, monitoring activities, and researching trends.
SALES MANAGER
YOUR CBD STORE
Rock Hill
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Coordinate store events, run marketing and media campaigns, increase social media followers and insights
- Call other CBD stores to sell products
- Provide detailed information of CBD products to customers, establish and maintain relationships with individual customers and business clients to provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
MARKETING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
APRICOT LANE BOUTIQUE OF CHARLOTTE AND CHARLESTON
US
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Call potential clients to collab with for promotions, events, and fashion shows
- Formulate, direct, and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services
- Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, plan and coordinate events and fundraisers to boost public knowledge of business
- Increase social media followers and insights
- Recommended product changes to enhance customer interest and maximize sales
- Generated leads through strategies such as trade shows and drip marketing campaigns
- Balanced organizational objectives against customer satisfaction and profit demand to create optimal pricing strategies.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
DRESSLER CONSTRUCTION
US
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Email and call potential and current business developers for the company
- Assist owner with errands and make bank deposits
- Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for business.
HOSTESS
FLEET LANDING RESTAURANT AND BAR
US
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Greet lunch and dinner guests at the door and escort them to their table, keep work area clean and organized
- Maintain contact with kitchen, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed
- Take reservations for guests and large parties over the phone and in person, as well as making sure the reservation book lines up with online time slots and all reservations are in correct time frame
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
SALES ASSOCIATE
CAROLINA GIRLS PERSONLIZED JEWELRY & GIFTS
US
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers
- Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions
- Processed orders through system and coordinated product deliveries.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
CRANFORD DENTAL
US
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organized and easily retrievable by team members
- Updated financial, customer and business records with accurate information each day, preventing data loss and keeping files current
- Tracked office stock and maintained inventory in neat and organized fashion.
Education
Coursework - General Education, Communication, Marketing
Trident Technical College
SCCoursework - Communication, Marketing
College of Charleston
SCSkills
- Real Estate
- Schedule Management
- Time Management
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Contract Negotiation
- Transaction Coordination
- Client Communication
- Document Management
- Administrative Support
Affiliations
- PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- NAR Member
Certification
- SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE LICENSE
- South Carolina Real Estate Commission
- WEST VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE LICENSE
- West Virginia Real Estate Commission
Timeline
Real Estate Transaction Coordinator
Redfin Corporation
09.2025 - Current
REALTOR/SALESPERSON
CENTURY 21 MODERN REALTY RESULTS
01.2024 - Current
LICENSED REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO
PAM HARRINGTON EXCLUSIVES
08.2021 - 09.2023
REAL ESTATE AGENT
THE BOULEVARD COMPANY
08.2020 - 08.2021
NANNY
ANGIE AND JOSH VINCI
01.2020 - 08.2020
SALES MANAGER
YOUR CBD STORE
11.2018 - 01.2019
MARKETING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
APRICOT LANE BOUTIQUE OF CHARLOTTE AND CHARLESTON
05.2018 - 08.2018
CLOTHES MODEL
UNITED MONOGRAMS MODEL & SOCIAL MEDIA AMBASSADOR
04.2018 - 04.2019
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
DRESSLER CONSTRUCTION
06.2017 - 08.2017
SALES ASSOCIATE
CAROLINA GIRLS PERSONLIZED JEWELRY & GIFTS
09.2014 - 09.2015
HOSTESS
FLEET LANDING RESTAURANT AND BAR
08.2014 - 08.2017
OFFICE ASSISTANT
CRANFORD DENTAL
08.2012 - 03.2013
Coursework - Communication, Marketing
College of Charleston
Coursework - General Education, Communication, Marketing
Trident Technical College