“Five Generations of REALTORS®: Your Legacy, Our Passion, Since 1885”

 

Margaret Thorpe Richards, REALTOR® | LIC# 20583703 | Mobile 612-770-6402 | Mtrichards@Cbburnet.com

Alexander Richards, REALTOR® | LIC# 502053204 | Mobile 612-850-2524 | Alexander.richards@cbrealty.com

Main Office 612-920-5605 | www.ThorpeRichardsTeam.com

 

Licensed REALTOR® since 2006, dedicated to serving as your trusted guide through the complex landscape of real estate. With attention to detail, great communication and the skills to solve any problem that may arise, I will help you achieve your dreams. I make the buying and selling process fun by keeping a good sense of humor, all while offering professional advice and guidance every step of the way. Passionate about making a positive impact in my community by helping others! Proudly serving the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and the surrounding first-ring suburbs.

 

BUYER SERVICES:

·  Personalized guidance to determine your priorities 

·  Full-time administrator and full-service creative marketing with Coldwell Banker Realty

·  Drawing upon market knowledge and research to find the right home

·  Negotiating requests and offers 

·  Coordinating contracts and documentation 

·  Delivering support after the sale 

 

SELLER SERVICES:

·  Researching the local real estate market 

·  Preparing and staging home to sell

·  Deciding accurate asking price for maximum profit in shortest timeframe 

·  Identifying the key selling points 

·  Comprehensive, strategic marketing of your home to potential buyers 

·  Negotiating with buyers on your behalf

·  Coldwell Banker’s RealVitalize® Services 

 

MARKETING STRATEGIES:

·  Sourcing leads from expansive network

·  High-resolution video tours and photography

·  Open houses

·  Comprehensive social media marketing campaign

·  Direct mailers and door hangers/flyers

·  Utilizing the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) 

 

EDUCATION:

·  REALTORS® License 

·  Bachelor’s in French and Studio Fine Arts, Wheaton College

·  Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Entrepreneurial Studies, Bryant University

 

MEMBERSHIPS:

·  Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®

·  Minnesota Association of REALTORS®

·  National Association of REALTORS®

 

AWARDS:

·  International President’s Elite Circle, 2021, 2022

·  International President’s Circle, 2013-2014, 2018-2020

·  SuperAgent, MSP St. Paul Magazine, 2018, 2020-2021

·  International Diamond Society, 2015-2017

·  Female REALTOR® of the Year, MN Women’s Press, 2014-2016

·  Top 2% of NRT Sales Associates Nationwide Out of 47,000, 2015

·  SuperAgent, Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine, 2013 

·  Diamond and Sterling Societies, 2011-2012

·  Rookie of the Year, 2007

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

·  Board Member, James R. Thorpe Foundation

·  ALIGHT Organization 

 

GIVING BACK: 

·  We Are Alight

·  HIAS

·  Beehive Global-Haiti

·  Anal Cancer Foundation

·  Downpayment Assistance Twin Cities

 

Marketing Associate WISHLY Sep 2021 - Nov 2021 (3 months)

-Independent contractor, assisting in development of launch campaign by creating digital assets, conducting market research and identifying channel opportunities.
-Increased brand awareness by social media marketing, email outreach, and cold calling.

Personal Assistant LIVING AWAKE, INC. Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 (7 months)
-Assisted in developing organic social and digital marketing strategies.
-Built, consolidated and organized meeting and project reports.
-Assisted with grant writing and editing.
-Organized data and files across 3 separate entities.
-Established systems that helped project flows and increased productivity.

Assistant Brand Manager ARGONAUT Apr 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year 1 month)

-Managed social, digital and traditional campaigns from initial briefing to launch.
-Exceeded client and partner expectations through being an effective communicator, relationship builder, and detail oriented.
-Being proactive increased productivity, which led to more responsibilities and successes.
-Developed and presented monthly competitive market analysis.
-Created and implemented a dynamic ad-trafficking system to eliminate errors in live creative content.
-Gained client, partner and internal teams trust.
-Communicated to leadership for months to progress towards a more culturally conscious workplace, leading to an increase in minority hires and a diversity, equity and inclusion position on c-suite.

Brand Ambassador Rakuten Oct 2018 - Mar 2019 (6 months)
-Managed high profile clients by coordinating their arrival to Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA.
-Promoted the Rakuten brand in conversations with event attendees.
 
Public Service Representative City of Oakland Sep 2018 - Mar 2019 (7 months)
-Handled energetic conversations by using problem solving and customer service skills.
-Fulfilled citizens parking permit needs and resolved citizens parking ticket disputes.

Designer Shoe Sales Nordstrom Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 (3 months)
-Sold over $60K of shoes in 3-months.
-Promoted shoes on Instagram to increase sales.
-Completed renowned Nordstroms sales training.
-Sold shoes to high end clientele.
 
smart® Car Sales The Herb Chambers Companies Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 (3 months)
-Managed the Facebook Ads for smart Center of Boston.
-Assisted in setting up electric vehicle events in New England.
-Completed world renowned Mercedes Benz sales training.
 
Sales Associate Diamond Lake Ace Hardware 2011 - 2015 (4 years)

EDUCATION:

-Bryant University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Entrepreneurship/ Entrepreneurial Studies 2014 - 2018 Major: Entrepreneurship Minor: Spanish

-Universidad de Sevilla History and Philosophy of Science and Technology 2016 - 2017 Iberian Peninsula History & Philosophy DeLaSalle High School - Minneapolis High School Diploma Sep 2010 - May 2014