Michael Knight

Current

• Broker Associate/Realtor at Century 21 Desert Rock

Past

• Executive Team Leader at Mervyns
• Sales Manager at Circuit City

Education

• California State University-San Bernardino
• California State University-San Bernardino
• California State University-San Bernardino

• California State University-San Bernardino

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Connections

55 connections

Industry

Real Estate

Websites

• My Website

Michael Knight’s Summary

For most people, deciding to buy or sell a home is the single largest financial decision that they will ever make. The real estate professional that the client selects to represent them will play a vital role in whether or not the client is able to successfully negotiate and close their transaction on their terms. The client, as well as all of the parties involved, relies heavily on the real estate professional’s experience and advice. With this large responsibility being placed on the real estate professional it is imperative that the professional be knowledgeable and capable of properly handling the task.

I have worked hard to ensure that I am the most qualified professional to represent you. I have invested heavily in my education and career by earning four college degrees, three professional designations, and a Real Estate Broker’s License. By educating myself about the market and the industry I am able to effectively and efficiently represent my clients and their interests. In addition, I am a Realtor® which means that I belong to the National Association of Realtors® and subscribe to a Code of Ethics designed to protect the public. I am committed to my clients and my profession and look forward to providing you with exceptional service now and in the future.

Michael Knight’s Specialties:

Master's Degree in Public Administration
B.S., Business Administration with a Finance Concentration
B.S., Business Administration with a Real Estate Concentration
B.A., Business Administration with a Management Concentration
Licensed California Real Estate Broker
Licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker
Licensed Texas Real Estate Sales Person
CRS Designation
ABR Designation
GRI Designation

Michael Knight’s Experience

• Broker Associate/Realtor

  Century 21 Desert Rock

  (Real Estate industry)

  June 2003 — Present (6 years 6 months)

  •Assist clients in the purchase and sale of real estate.
  •Prepare competitive market analysis of client’s property.
  •Solicit new clientele through direct mailings, cold calling, and referrals.
  •Engage in price negotiation on behalf of the client and represent the client in all aspects of the transaction.
  •Prepare all necessary contracts, disclosures and other legal documents necessary to complete the transaction.
  •Have a comprehensive understanding of the necessary paperwork for the various types of real estate transactions.
  •Have a thorough understanding of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

• Executive Team Leader

  Mervyns

  (Privately Held; TGT; Retail industry)

  August 2002 — May 2003 (10 months)

  •Trained and developed team members in merchandising skills, use of technology, and customer service skills.
  •Managed for profitability.
  •Verified bank deposits for accuracy and investigated any discrepancies.
  •Responsible for opening and closing the store.
  •Maintained company's standards of merchandise presentation within assigned departments.
  •Had a thorough understanding of the company’s computer system and trained new team members on this system.
  •Prepared and administered any necessary disciplinary actions.
  •Provided exceptional guest service and solved any guest issues that may have arisen.

• Sales Manager

  Circuit City

  (Public Company; CC; Retail industry)

  November 1996 — January 2002 (5 years 3 months)

  •Trained and developed Sales Counselors in product knowledge, selling skills, and customer service.
  •Executed company standards in merchandising and department appearance within assigned departments.
  •Assisted Operations Manager in maintaining store inventory integrity.
  •Prepared bank deposits.
  •Responsible for opening and closing the store.
  •Provided excellent customer service and solved any customer service issues that may have arisen.
  •Prepared sales counselors’ schedules and authorized any necessary changes.
  •Administered any necessary disciplinary actions, including coaching and corrective actions.
  •Had a thorough understanding of the store’s computer system and assisted Sales Counselors with any problems that they may have had.

Michael Knight’s Education

• California State University-San Bernardino

  Masters , Public Administration , 2002 — 2003

• California State University-San Bernardino

  B.S. , Business Administration-Finance , 1996 — 2002

• California State University-San Bernardino

  B.A. , Business Administration-Management , 1996 — 2002

• California State University-San Bernardino

  B.S. , Business Administration-Real Estate , 1996 — 2002

Additional Information

Michael Knight’s Websites:

• My Website

Michael Knight’s Groups:

National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, American Society for Public Administration, Counsel of Residential Specialists, CRS Designation, Graduate of the Realtor Institute, GRI Designation, Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council, ABR Designation, California State University at San Bernardino Alumni

•    Circuit City Alumni
•    Council of Residential Specialists
•    ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative
•    REALTOR Referrals
•    Republican Party
•    National Assn of REALTORS®
•    Real Estate Open Networkers - eRealEstate.com
•    CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
•    Cigar Aficionado
•    Texas Association of REALTORS®
•    Asset Manager and REO Realtor Connect
•    Century 21 Real Estate LLC
•    REOtrans Users
•    Res.net Users
•    Building New Real Estate Connections
•    REO Realtors ONLY. AM Referral Network
•    LPS-Invoice Management

Michael Knight’s Honors:

Century 21 Masters Award Emerald Level for Production 2008
Century 21 Masters Award Ruby Level for Production 2007
Century 21 Centurion Award for Production 2006
Century 21 Masters Award Ruby Level for Production 2005
Century 21 Masters Award Ruby Level for Production 2004
Century 21 Quality Service Team Award 2008
Century 21 Quality Service Award 2007
Century 21 Quality Service Award 2006

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