The skills necessary to maintain success in today’s fast paced, competitive real estate industry come naturally to Katie Hershiser. Hired by Macy’s Department Stores right out of college launched a 12-year career that included Store Manager, Assistant Buyer, Group Manager and Buyer positions for 3 departments in 47 stores nationwide. Negotiation of price, terms, delivery, colors, quantities, return to vendors, price changes and exceeding sales goals were daily achievements for Katie. She bought millions in merchandise that arrived on time, was marketed, and rapidly sold which prepared her for an even faster paced and more competitive real estate industry. Her expertise as a buyer at Macy’s went with her when she accepted a position at PepsiCo Recognized for success by her own customers she was honored as Vendor of Year by world famous Compass Food Group. Rapport, listening skills, creative sales programs and retention of clients became her hallmarks as she progressed to Process Improvement Mgr, National Sales Mgrs., Field Operations Mgrs. and landed at Corporate PepsiCo in Purchase, NY as a Director of National Sales for the Pepsi Lipton Tea Partnership. If you ask Katie what makes her different from the 50,000 other realtors in Orlando, she will say “I treat my client’s checkbook like it is my own”. Every aspect of a transaction is thought out to strategize optimum results. Research of market demands, recommendations for renovation/prep to market, price determination, marketing, photography, social media, property launches, negotiation of closing costs, upgrades, inspection contingencies and reduction in title expenses are all thought out and negotiated to maximize clients return. Not to mention putting them in the most strategic property to begin with. Katie is honored and proud to call her past and present client’s friends and continues to treat them as precious members of her real estate family. Her professionalism and pure joy in helping her clients with all aspects of Real Estate is evident in every action she takes. Reach out for her and see for yourself directly.
Home Types:
House, Condo, Townhouse, Lot/Land
Years of Experience:
16