Maria Afsharian

Real Estate Broker Associate at Christie's International Real Estate Group - New Jersey
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Montclair, New Jersey, United States, JE
Languages
  • American English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Farsi or Persian Professional working proficiency

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Firozé - Firouzeh Salimi

Maria is a charming professional, who is always mindful of her clients wants, goals and desires,her focus is to create a WIN-WIn outcome! I Reoommend Maria Highly.

Hossein Raeesi

I first met Maria at my law offices in Shiraz, Iran. She was interested in organizing a charity for cancer and had questions about related Iranian laws and US Sanction OFAC laws. I was impressed with her determination, bravery, willingness to help others and her respect for Iranian customs and laws. Limited by the sanctions, she could not start a charity, but Maria didn't give up. She decided she would approach a charity-MAHAK- who was successful in Iran to expand to Shiraz and do what she could not. I noticed that even though she did not have anyone supporting her idea or believing it could happen, she continued to pursue the idea. I happened to have a contact for MAHAK. I was not sure if they would talk to her about her idea to expand for the first time - in Shiraz. But I made an appointment and MAHAK accepted Maria's proposal. Because of Maria's determination, hundreds of children with cancer have gotten help that they otherwise would not have been able to find or afford, also jobs for women have been created as the success of the Shiraz branch of MAHAK has resulted in other MAHAK or representatives around Iran. Finally, I noticed, that Maria stayed honest and genuine throughout the process. Iran can be a very stressful and political environment, but she never chose to involve herself in such matters. She was invited many times for special events to be a guest of honor, but always refused. I realized she really did this work not for herself but to help others and it was not important for her to seize the attention. As I have worked with so many NGO's in Iran and Human Rights Cases, Maria is one of the most genuine, honest people I have ever known. She also is an independent, empathetic and successful leader who surounds herself with the best people, and is confident enough to let them shine. I believe she will continue to make a positive impact in her world. I highly recommend her for any project. Sincerely, Hossein Raeesi, Iran Law Expert

Christopher Scholl

Maria worked as my Associate Producer on a variety of stories when we worked together at Dateline. She worked hard at everything I asked her to do, but her particular strength was dealing with the people we needed to interview. She is straight-up a nice person -- and that matters when booking people for stories. It's what made her so good at it. And it's why she remains in touch with some of those people even today. Maria is also organized and persistent and a terrific person to work with overall.

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Credentials

  • NJ Real Estate Broker License
    NJ Department of Banking and Insurance
    Jan, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Leadership and Community Organizing
    BUILDING ONE AMERICA
    Jan, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Real Estate Broker
    NJ Department of Banking & Insurance - Real Estate Commission

Experience

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Real Estate Broker Associate
      • May 2023 - Present

      Based in Northern NJ, I assist buyers, sellers, renters, landlords, and investors with their real estate goals. Whether it's a $1K or $1M+ transaction, I am committed to providing the highest quality of service. Contracted by lenders and asset companies to do Broker Price Opinions, Competitive Marketing Analyses, and Property Condition Reports. Experienced in researching properties, public records, deeds, liens, titles, etc. Assist investors with their valuations of investment properties. Assist homeowners in distressed situations such as foreclosure, bankruptcy, divorce, probate, estates, tax liens, etc. which may not always result in a sale but provides an opportunity to serve the community. Provide housing-related resources including lenders contractors, inspectors, attorneys, and insurance providers as needed. Create educational materials to assist clients. Assist sellers to professionally and effectively market their properties locally and globally through my trusted network of partners. Assist experienced or first-time homebuyers achieve their real estate goals either locally or globally through a trusted referral network. Certifications: Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource, Military Relocation Professional, e-Pro Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • Founder
      • Apr 2015 - Present

      Virtual Business Communications company offering a variety of services which may include video, social media, content creation, graphic design, journalism, resumes, blogs, websites, marketing copy, public relations, community outreach, research, campaigns, project management, press releases, etc. Virtual Business Communications company offering a variety of services which may include video, social media, content creation, graphic design, journalism, resumes, blogs, websites, marketing copy, public relations, community outreach, research, campaigns, project management, press releases, etc.

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Real Estate Broker Associate
      • Apr 2021 - May 2023

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Real Estate Agent
      • Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Real Estate Agent
      • Sep 2017 - Aug 2019

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Segment Producer : Insider Reports / Dateline NBC
      • 2003 - 2005

      Produced network quality consumer or investigative news reports for use by local NBC News affiliates across America. Responsible for pitching story ideas and all aspects of production and delivery. This includes researching, fact-checking, budgeting, booking, writing, time management, coordination of travel, crews, editors, locations, and answering to NBC News legal and standards departments. Reports typically ran (2:30) in length and featured Dateline NBC Correspondents. Producing these stories was in addition to my work as an Associate Producer at Dateline NBC. Show less

    • Associate Producer, Investigative Journalist / Dateline NBC
      • 2003 - 2005

      Primary Role: Produced or served as Associate Producer / Investigative Journalist on over 60 segments for national TVTypes of Journalism: Investigative, consumer, crime, politics, entertainment, news, breaking newsResponsibilities: Pitched story ideas, or researched stories assigned to me. Conceptualized, created, and managed budgets. Identified and booked people related to the topic. Conducted off-camera interviews in the absence of correspondents. Managed logistics, scheduling, location reservations, travel, crews, meals, editing, or equipment. Obsessed over fact-checking and working with NBC Network legal and standards legal division. Being a prime time news organization, our stories were shared with a nationwide audience and considered risky and open to litigation if not reviewed thoroughly before airing. Formats: Television short form (1:30 minutes) or long-form (1 hour)Special skills: Field producing, booking, logistics, consumer / investigative reporting, hidden camera. Other:Director, Dateline NBC, DC Bureau intern programLogistics and Production Manager, Dateline DC Bureau operations Awards: Won several industry awards for excellence in journalism individually or as part of a team. Show less

    • Assistant Producer, Investigative Journalist / Dateline NBC
      • 2001 - 2003

      Assisted producers and staff on several stories being prepared for national network news prime time news magazine, Dateline NBC. Responsibilities focused on research, logging, tape organizing, and some logistics.

    • Researcher / Dateline NBC
      • 1998 - 2001

    • Production Manager / Dateline NBC
      • 1998 - 1999

      Managed office inventory, ordered supplies, oversaw laptop, cell phone, pager use. Coordinated with NY Dateline NBC office on behalf of Washington DC office.

    • Newscast Assistant / NBC News Washington DC Affiliate
      • 1997 - 1998

      Assisted with the early morning newscast

    • Intern - Investigative and Consumer Unit / Dateline NBC
      • 1997 - 1997

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Marketing Assistant
      • 1995 - 1997

      Assisted Marketing and Circulation Directors. Organized special community outreach events and special events at USA Today-Gannett headquarters and the regional office for DC/MD/VA Assisted Marketing and Circulation Directors. Organized special community outreach events and special events at USA Today-Gannett headquarters and the regional office for DC/MD/VA

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Public Relations / Dimensions Mammogram Department
      • 1993 - 1995

      Worked with patients referred for mammograms by doctors. Scheduled appointments. Did community outreach, public relations and helped plan special events. Worked with patients referred for mammograms by doctors. Scheduled appointments. Did community outreach, public relations and helped plan special events.

    • Co-Owner / Resume Service Director
      • 1988 - 1993

      Created and managed successful resume service in a family-owned HR/career agency. Created and managed successful resume service in a family-owned HR/career agency.

Education

  • American University
    Film and Video Courses
    1995 - 1996
  • Lubbock Christian University
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Communications
    1985 - 1990

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