Dawn Dunavant-Banks Real Estate

Founded a specialized real estate advisory and operations firm focused on protecting and increasing enterprise value through database valuation, succession planning, acquisition strategy, business continuity and scalable operating systems. Built software, CRM workflows, automations and AI-supported infrastructure for remote operational support and business-process management.

Managed Partnership Executives responsible for coaching and managing real estate professionals across marketing portfolios, productivity, operations and business growth. Co-created the Empire Builder program, a structured team-building curriculum designed to help agents develop scalable organizations, leadership systems and repeatable performance.

Provided executive brokerage leadership across operations of up to 300+ real estate professionals, including independent management of an 80+ agent office. Held responsibility for P&L, budgeting, profitability, growth, recruiting, retention, onboarding, coaching, training and performance management.

Served as a direct-assignment Fannie Mae/HomePath and Freddie Mac/HomeSteps REO listing professional from 2006-2015, including Freddie Mac assignments administered through VRM Mortgage Services. Personally closed 1,770 documented transactions totaling $147.3M+; achieved a career-high 361 personal closings in 2011 - approximately 30 closings per month.

Managed a nationwide portfolio of 150+ distressed/REO properties for multiple mortgage servicers from initial field review and valuation through market preparation, negotiation and closing. Selected and managed local agents; initiated occupancy verification and independently researched markets and prepared CMAs to validate BPOs and valuation recommendations.

Represented new and experienced investors acquiring foreclosure properties for renovation, resale and rental portfolios, developing early expertise in distressed-property valuation, acquisition strategy and rehabilitation economics.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology.