KERRI EVEREST
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
A hard working and high energy professional with 8 years experience in administration and operations across the Real Estate industry. Skilled at managing multiple tasks, coordinating communications, and maintaining accurate records with strong attention to detail. Known for being reliable, approachable, and empathetic, I bring focus and positivity to every role while providing effective support to both teams and individuals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Harcourts
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive property appraisals
- Develop customised marketing strategies to promote listings, increasing visibility and attracting potential buyers.
- Facilitate negotiations between buyers and sellers.
- Manage multiple listings of my own while simultaneously maintaining consistent communication with all parties involved in each transaction.
- Communicate with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Host open homes and facilitate private viewings.
Personal Assistant
Harcourts
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided end to end administration support for 2 top-performing agents.
- Manage calendar scheduling and coordinate appointments for the team.
- Develop comprehensive marketing strategies across social media and online listings.
- Manage contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalise purchases.
- Create and maintain detailed processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Department Head & New Business Manager
HIVE Property
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Lead a team of experienced Property Managers.
- Communicate with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Ensure policies, procedures and systems are followed with 100% accuracy.
- Ensure company standards & KPIS are met daily, weekly and monthly.
- Daily reconciling of accounts, end of month banking, invoicing, supplier payments and follow up.
- Regular training to team around legislation, marketing conditions and investing.
- Develop marketing strategies and goals for future growth.
Property Manager
Cream Residential
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Manage a portfolio of 120+ properties from start to finish.
- Liaising with landlords and tenants.
- Arrears Management, Repairs and Maintenance.
- Ingoing/Outgoing and routine inspections.
- Appraisals, Rent reviews and Diary Management.
- Assist with Tribunal preparation.
Personal Assistant
Tiffen & Co Insurance Services
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Responsibility for managing all client policies and applications through to completion.
- Collaborating with our team to coordinate and prepare for internal audits.
- Preparation of sales figures, Board meeting agendas and Client applications
- Handle all client retentions, change of details and rejected roll-overs.
Receptionist/Legal Clerk
WMG Legal Group
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Manage Reception Area, answering all incoming calls and re-directing when necessary
- Greet, assist and/or direct colleagues, visitors and the general public
- Assist with all conveyancing matters along with witnessing Wills and POA signing's
- Make up all marketing and auction contracts for our clients
- Make Copies, send faxes and handle all outgoing correspondence from the office
Skills
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Dependable and reliable
- Ability to adapt quickly to challenges and changing environments
- Positive and Driven
- Organisation and Time Management
- Great working in a team while also being self-motivated
- Customer service-focused
- Negotiation skills
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
Referees
On request.
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Harcourts
01.2025 - Current
Personal Assistant
Harcourts
01.2023 - 01.2025
Department Head & New Business Manager
HIVE Property
02.2020 - 12.2022
Property Manager
Cream Residential
04.2018 - 02.2020
Personal Assistant
Tiffen & Co Insurance Services
03.2017 - 04.2018
Receptionist/Legal Clerk
WMG Legal Group
07.2016 - 03.2017