Elena Gorbounova's Biography:
I was born & raised in Russia. Being a Senior Lecturer for 10 years at the Department of Foreign Languages at the State University in Russia gave me a chance to travel extensively throughout Europe, Asia & Africa. I also acquired practical experience, as well as extensive and profound knowledge regarding United States asylum and refugee policy, while doing my Legal Law in Masters in American University, Washington College of Law. My background in foreign languages & law helped me enhance my knowledge in diverse cultures, traditions & understand Real Estate law.
I will be honored if you allow me to use my Real Estate knowledge and negotiating expertise with a high level of integrity to help you, your family & friends with real estate needs.
As you know, working with an agent who knows your community can be vital to the success of your transaction. I am dedicated to helping you every step of the way with energy, enthusiasm, persistence & determination. As a results-oriented professional, I balance aggressive strategies, real estate knowledge and negotiating skills to satisfy each and every client.
My commitment to achieving the results that you desire is paramount to me because I want to be your real estate agent not only for one transaction, but for many years to come. Therefore, you can count on me to be your true real estate professional & I promise to be there for you whenever you need me.
With a seasoned professional on your side to investigate every opportunity and protect your interests this will be an enjoyable and a happy experience. My uniquely broad base of knowledge and experience makes me an ideal choice.
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Our Certifications and Recognitions:
Associate BROKER (1%) Experience level; complete 180 classroom hours of approved real estate broker courses; and pass State/National exams.
LLM - Legal Law in Masters (a step above Juris Doctor)
MBA - Master of Business Administration (6%) in US have a graduate degree
CDPE - Certified Distressed Property Expert®
DPP - Distressed Properties Professional®
SFR - Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource Certification®
BPOR - Broker Price Opinion Resource (valuation technique to arrive at probable selling price)
GRI - Graduate Realtor Institute® - 90 hours of coursework: contract law, prof. standards, sales+marketing, finance, etc.
e-PRO - Certified Internet Professional®
RSPS - Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist®
Kirill took course exams and passed in 2010:
SRES - Seniors Real Estate Specialists® & GREEN - sustainability & energy efficiency
Real Estate Sales Consultant/REALTOR® (50%) of all licensees are REALTOR's
Member of Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Member of Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS)
Member of National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
Member of Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS® (NVAR)
Member of Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR)
Licensed in Virginia and DC
We also participate in local Civic Organizations and donate blood with INOVA.
(We take & make the time & commitment to consistently improve the value we bring)
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We take our profession very seriously and this is our career. We are competent / experienced / enthusiastic / knowledgeable / honest / trustworthy / good listeners / responsive / and caring, which gives us good reputation! Below are our:
Mission - We will promote our clients interests at all times and help them realize long term financial security. We will under promise but over deliver on every pledge.
Vision - To DELIGHT 99% of our clients by being efficient and competitive, to build business based on referrals, and to be well-known for our expertise, care, and diligence.
Values - Our beliefs include: abiding by the Realtor Code of Ethics; by State & Federal laws; Fiduciary Duties (Loyalty/ Confidentiality/ Obedience/ Disclosure/ Accounting/ Reasonable care and diligence); providing sincere and genuine work; seeking opportunities for professional development; maintaining a positive attitude; and striving to achieve balance between business life and personal life.
What is Skyline? Skyline is where the earth meets the sky / the horizon / it is Elena and Kirill making your dreams a possibility and securing your long term financial success!
There are aspects of real estate sales that seem pretty simple. There are many elements of a smooth transaction, however, that are complicated and daunting. Remember that throughout the process we will understand and respond to your individual needs. By the end of the transaction we want you to associate the following words: Easy, Right, Understand, Trust, Proven, Results, Value, Fun, Comfort, Save, Happy.
Our mindset is of a farmer rather than a hunter (relationships not transactions) – we are concerned with repeat and referral business. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kirill Gorbounov is Elena's son and a part of a team. Kirill joined RE/MAX as of June 1, 2008. Please, see below his educational background and work experience:
EDUCATION
Strayer University, MBA w/ concentration in Management, Arlington Sept. 2009
3.75 GPA - Magna Cum Laude (Honor Citation); Strayer was founded in 1892.
George Mason University, Psychology BS, Fairfax May 2007
3.69 GPA (4.0 in my major) - National Dean's List (less than 0.5% nationally).
Northern Virginia Community College, General Studies, Alexandria Dec 2005
3.8 GPA - Summa Cum Laude/Presidential Scholar (Honor Citations).
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Century 21 Howell & Associates, Annandale Jan 2008 – June 2008
Property Manager - coordinated property operations+maintenance of 50 properties.
Equity Residential, Arlington June 2007- Jan 2008
Leasing Consultant - helped manage a historical community of 600 units.
RE/MAX Allegiance & MCL Group, McLean Aug 2005- June 2007
Administrative Assistant – helped the broker in operating a 45 agent office.
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Elena Gorbounova and Kirill Gorbounov
PS 48 reasons to use Elena and Kirill.
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