SAM TARARA

Experience

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  Bell, Boyd & Lloyd

  Jun 1993 - Dec 1996

  Summer Legal Intern

  Paralegal work for senior partners as well as deposition abstracting for key expert witnesses in the firms Antitrust and Corporate Law divisions. Clients included Waste Management’s Environmental Insurance work and Liquid Carbonic’s antitrust litigation & trial work.

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  Anderson Kill

  Jan 1998 - Apr 2000

  Environmental Insurance Analyst

  Waste Managements’ insurance work moved when senior partners left to Anderson Kill. Negotiations with USA Waste in Houston and my knowledge of the firms was utilized during this transition.

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  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

  Apr 2000 - Feb 2020

  Helaine Cohen partnered with Sam Tarara in 2018 to expand and grow ChicagoCondoFinder.com. His award-winning 18-year residential real estate career includes expertise in high-level brokerage management, residential development, condo conversion and property management. With an honest and straight-forward approach, Sam has a proven track record of building successful relationships, teams, brands and putting together the right people to make things happen.Over the last 14 months, ChicagoCondoFinder.com consistently ranks close to #1 on Google searches and has monthly traffic of almost 30,000 visitors. Sam's relevant content driven persona and networking, have helped elevate CCF into one the best destinations for the city’s condo buyers and sellers looking to make the most of their opportunities in the current, ever-evolving market. With a user-friendly building directory that guides you towards the best condo buildings in your favorite neighborhood, to new condominium development and pre-construction insights; clients appreciate the recent building sales information and current market stats to gauge the value of their own condo. The site also includes helpful condo marketing tips to help you sell your home at top value.At Chicago Condo Finder, our team of condo experts have immeasurable market knowledge and city resources to help buyers and sellers make the most of every opportunity. We know the Chicago market inside and out, and we are eager to share our condo secrets! We take delight in helping our clients succeed in this market, whether they are looking for condos for sale or seeking to sell their own condo. Abundant repeat and referral business speaks volumes about the CCF client experience. Show less Responsible for recruiting, selecting, training and motivating sales associates and support staff for the successful performance of the branch offices and to contribute to fulfilling the company-wide objectives. Recommended and implemented sales programs, training and accountability groups for new agents, experienced agents and those in our legacy programs. These meetings were intended to not only increase the retention but served as a new platform and incentive for direct recruitment activities.Actively participated and represented company in community activities, local and state Board of Realtors and other industry-specific forums and training so that the company would be viewed in the best possible light by clients, sales associates, competitors and the public within the branch locations.Worked directly with the marketing department, to advise, counsel and help direct agent needs with support staff.Tracked sales revenue and accountability of sales associates and their production, as well as their market share. Assisted CEO & Executive VP with direct cost-control recommendations in the operational and marketing departments and worked to promote services and products from our affiliated companies, especially Mortgage, Title & Insurance. Implemented new training for agents in order to increase sales and enhance customer experience through these bundled services.Meet with sales associates, landowners, builders and developers by request of company sales associate or management, and those sourced on personally, to secure listings of properties or land or lots. Cultivate and foster long term relationships with current and prospective builder clients; prepare and deliver presentations on behalf of the company and its agents to acquire new construction listings, negotiate and approve contract terms with builder clients to grow new construction market share.Prepared proposals, pricing and market studies. Show less

  • Principal - ChicagoCondoFinder.com

    Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Regional Sales Manger & Vice President of Development

    Jun 2016 - Aug 2018

  • President - Tarara Group Inc.

    Apr 2000 - Jun 2016
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  Tri-State Forest Products, Inc.

  Feb 2020 - now

  General Manager