Jason LaForte

REALTOR® at Luxury Homes International LHI
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Nashville Metropolitan Area
Languages
  • English -

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Credentials

  • Real Estate Affiliate Broker
    State of Tennessee
    Aug, 2017
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • REALTOR®
      • 2017 - Present

      Consult with buyers and sellers regarding all aspects of real estate transactions including property searches, showings, listings, contract negotiations, inspections, and closings. Routinely prepare comparative market analysis reports highlighting current local housing trends and values. Provide clients with proactive communication and detailed follow-up throughout the sales process utilizing CRM. - Native Nashvillian involved in the local community with extensive knowledge of the surrounding areas. - Well versed in newest technology across multiple platforms which simplifies and enhances client experience. - New listings have regularly outperformed the local average for sold to list price and days on market. - Active member of the Middle Tennessee, State of Tennessee, National Association of REALTORS®. Show less

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Luxury Design Consultant
      • 2020 - 2023

      Engaged with homeowners to explain features and merits of A&S Pools ownership. Created custom design concepts utilizing innovative computer technology. Formally presented design project proposal with pricing determined by retail cost breakdown methodology. Closely managed sales and pre-construction process, updated status and tracked progress in CRM. - Actively involved opening and establishing new location, recruited and on-boarded local contractors. - Earned Rookie of the Year in 2021 for most sales dollars among brand new Design Consultants. - Compiled highest average project sold, finishing in Top 20 total sales volume for company in 2022. - Developed local, market specific customer sales presentations, collateral, and design best practices. Show less

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • District Manager
      • 2011 - 2017

      Accountable for leading profitable operations of 8 big box stores in Middle Tennessee with $285 million in annual sales, 40 direct reports and more than 1,200 indirect reports, while executing corporate retail strategy that focuses on customer service, in-stock, and store appearance. - Achieved highest customer service surveys in region 4 out of 6 years, averaging 9.25 on 1 to 10 scale.- Produced largest sales comp growth in region with a $106 million or 59% total increase since 2010.- Awarded Regional DM Business Partner of the Year and Divisional Operational Excellence Gold Cup. - Delivered best in class satisfaction scores and participation rates yearly on Employer of Choice surveys. Show less

    • Regional Merchandising Manager
      • 2009 - 2011

      Reported directly to Regional Vice President, responsible for communicating and executing merchandising vision, strategy, and initiatives to 47 stores across 4 districts. Established and executed localized product assortment priorities and reported concerns, trends, and detailed insight to corporate. - Collaborated with RVP, merchants, and stores to facilitate key strategic product category buys to drive sales. - Ensured stores quickly received critical emergency inventory to help impacted communities prepare, recover, and rebuild during natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and winter storms.- Planned and provided direction, oversight, and support for numerous store merchandising resets, remodels, and enhancements. Show less

    • District Manager
      • 2006 - 2009

      Liaison between regional, divisional, corporate, and store leadership in the field, clearly communicating retail strategy and ensuring compliance through proper planning and timely follow-up. Successfully led 11 big box store locations with $290 million in annual sales, 53 direct reports and 1,400 indirect reports. - Improved customer service satisfaction survey scores by 27 basis points, largest turnaround in the region.- Consistent developer and exporter of talent, maintained deep internal candidate bench for promotions, respected mentor, coach, and role model for others throughout the organization.- Led region from 2006 to 2009 in sales growth with 24% or $55 million total increase, mainly driven by 42% overall comps within Pro, Specialty, and Installed Services. Show less

    • Store Manager
      • 1996 - 2006

      Promoted to leadership position within a year after being hired as sales associate. Excelled in multiple Department Manager and Assistant Store Manager roles before promotion to SM in 2003. Effectively managed 2 big box stores, each with up to 110,000 square feet, $42 million in annual sales revenue, and over 200 employees.- Exceeded sales goals, operating profit plans, and inventory results every year as Store Manager.- Selected as member of inaugural Store Manager Council representing the South Atlantic Region.- Served as District Merchandising Captain, partnering with DM to execute multi-unit sales promotions.- Achieved highest possible “O” outstanding performance review ratings annually in all leadership roles. Show less

Education

  • Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
    Professional Studies, Organizational Leadership Concentration

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