ABOUT ME

Meet our Property Acquisitions Manager (PAD), Les. A Strowder. Les comes with 27 years of experience in property acquisition, mortgage origination, and sales management, and an additional 8 years in HR roles as well as performance appraisal.

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He initially opened our branch office in the Tidewater area and currently manages the property acquisitions department. This role includes interviewing, hiring, and training additional acquisition agents as well as managing the Thompson Holdings Corp Property Acquisition division. His role plays an intricate part as he oversees both residential and commercial properties. This includes but is not limited to evaluating profitability, selecting niche properties for buyers and sellers as well as supporting the organization's goals, needs, and acceptable risk levels.

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In order to maintain his role as our PAD, Les is responsible for the planning and directing of all Thompson and Holdings acquisition activities. He has without a doubt maintained market competitiveness by creating new strategies to hit his high level of excellence and customer relations. He also completes all monthly activities and financial risk reports.

Les takes great pride in his continued education and the assurance that he is current with industry regulations, rules, and standard practices. When you choose to work with Les, you will have the peace of mind that your best interests are at the forefront of his purpose.

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Additional duties:

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1. Locate, research, and perform financial analysis on potential residential and commercial properties.

2. Oversight of the entire process from the original inspection all the way through to the closing of the property.

3. Meet clients at their convenience to negotiate contract prices as well as closing dates.

4. Secure financing for each property of the parent company.

5. Ensure each property acquired will meet company projections for ROI.

6. Review other agent proposals for acquisitions and their suitability for the client’s goals.

Les A. Strowder
REAL ESTATE INVESTOR