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Mark Shay, Realtor (“Agent”)

Overview:

Agent has built a reputation as expert in the subject of Vacation Homes that can be used as Short-term rentals.  Through online outlets such as Facebook, BiggerPockets and through postings on his website, he shares his knowledge and that raises recognition for his expertise.  The STR Scorecards on his website have been recognized by Google as relevant and this brings traffic of 50-60 visitors per day to his website.  Language in his bio states that his specialty is that of a buyer’s agent which brings inquiries from prospective clients.  Many leads call from out of state and are seeking an Agent that they can trust to help start a STR business or expand their current STR business.  Agent is receiving one solid lead per day on average and has 221 contacts in KW Command, each created after a significant discussion, determined as a bona fide lead.  Agent has nearly 150 clients with active searches on Auto-email subscriptions in the MLS.

Agent is looking for a sales coordinator, one with a real estate license, to assist in the sales process.  Agent’s reputation is the selling factor, the coordinator is needed to help with client communication and providing computer system support for the agent and the tools to inform and guide clients toward a successful sale.  The sales coordinator works to fully support the Agent in the sales process.  To discuss real estate matters, the sales coordinator must be licensed.  A separate, independent transaction coordinator will continue to be part of the Agent’s process.  

The Agent would like to offer low-risk position to a real estate professional who wants to work normal business hours and not depend on sales commission.  Sales Coordinator would maintain their real estate license, but not pursue individual sales, the position would be that of an employee of the Agent’s firm and work exclusively for the Agent.

Agent is a successful entrepreneur who has developed several successful businesses in the past.  Two of those businesses had multiple employees, muti-million dollars in sales volume and were eventually sold to investors.  These two companies (BoxBundles.com and Educational Directories Unlimited) each appeared in the Philadelphia 100 list of fast-growing private companies and the Agent is in the Philadelphia 100 Hall of Fame.  Agent obtained his real estate license during the COVID lockdown in 2019.

Agent has experienced rapid growth in his business since joining Keller Williams in December 2021.  As of early September, the Agent has $5.2 million in sales Sold & Settled and another $2.1 million as Pending for 2022.  The pipeline for new leads, current prospects and past clients is strong and continues to grow. The PoconoVacationHomeSales.com website has great potential to grow the business much further.

Th Sales Coordinator position is designed to offer flexible schedule, 25-35 hours per week with weekends mostly free.  Projected salary of $45,000/year or $25/hour with no additional benefits to start.  Agent operates as a S-Corp and has monthly payroll service already established.  As the business grows, a benefits package would be added.  Ideal candidate lives in Monroe County, Pennsylvania where most of the clients’ interest lies.