Nima Vakili
Luxury Real Estate Advisor
Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
Summary
With a network of high net-worth individuals, including notable celebrities, professional athletes, and diplomats in Los Angeles and New York City, I have established myself as a leader in Real Estate, as recognized by South OC Real Producers Magazine. Seeking to expand my expertise, I have aligned with a partnership in the UAE that will provide unparalleled international reach, building upon my proven success. Believing in the potential of the UAE, I purposefully relocated to Dubai to tap into the most fertile land of opportunity. My strong network of affluent clientele has been cultivated through the support of the Sotheby's brand, both in the UAE and UK, where I gained valuable experience and growth in Dubai Luxury Real Estate. Grateful for the open doors that my journey has led me to, my core purpose in life has always been to help others. With confidence, I believe I can not only help Discovery Land Company achieve their goals and visions but surpass them. The impossible feels possible in Dubai, fueling my passion for living an exceptional life and being part of something extraordinary.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Associate Director of Sales
Sotheby’s International Realty Dubai
08.2023 - Current
- Leveraged Salesforce CRM for optimal networking with potential leads and increasing brand visibility in target Dubai communities.
- Implemented innovative off market selling techniques within key communities that led to higher average transaction values and increased overall profits.
- Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency, enabling faster response times to customer inquiries and qualifying new lead inquiries.
- Crafted and presented compelling presentations for the United States market, tailored toward individual clients as well as top-performing US brokerages, showcasing Dubai’s real estate market through education on UAE’s vision, Off-plan development investing as well as an overview on key luxury developments and villa communities, highlighting their offerings and success.
- Collaborated with Sotheby’s marketing team to develop strategic multi-regional campaigns, in UAE, UK and KSA resulting in increased lead generation and conversion rates with clients interested in purchasing newly launched off-plan projects or requiring relocation services.
- Managed leads and inquiries from United States, being the only broker at Sotheby’s Dubai holding multiple real estate licenses, California DRE, New York NYS and Dubai RERA.
- Implemented my proven western-based techniques collectively within the resale team to further differentiate Sotheby’s in the UAE market as the gatekeeper of Luxury Real Estate. i.e. Mandatory Exclusive Listing Agreements for all active stock and Minimum valuation thresholds of 10,000,000 AED on properties.
Real Estate Advisor
Coldwell Banker Realty
11.2022 - Current
- Recruited to North America's #1 International President's Premier Coldwell Banker office with following benefits: $15,000 USD quarterly marketing budget ($60,000 annually), private office space and placement on largest gross commission bracket of 90/10 percentage.
- Built a small team and successfully trained a team of 3 newly-licensed agents in addition with office assistant to help manage our current pipeline of $46,049,000 in listings across Southern California and approximately $9,000,000 in buyer transactions in Q1 of 2025.
- Curated an exclusive inventory of 18 off-market properties across Southern California, totaling an approximate value of $310,000,000- only available within my direct network, adding value for my clients.
- Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Certified
- Achieved International President's Circle Award Winner in 2023 and 2024.
President
Tint Graffix Inc.
11.2019 - Current
- Authorized distribution and installation services for window film and signage solutions in Southern California specializing in interior and exterior window film applications for residential and commercial buildings.
- Offering solar, privacy, protective and decorative film solutions. Custom vinyl glass decals and solutions, and value added services such as LEED-certification assistance for commercial buildings and exterior glass enhancement packages for buildings constructed 2010 or earlier.
- Voted #1 Small Business for pandemic-related signage by OC Register Magazine (2021)
Real Estate Specialist
Christie's International
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Successfully closed over $20,000,000 total sales volume in residential real estate within first 10 months of being a licensed California Realtor, breaking the record for both Christie's International Brokerage and California Association of Realtors (CAR) for a newly licensed agent
- Successfully closed an additional $12,049,000 in residential real estate through co-listings and shared commissions, totaling $34,049,000 in 2022 sales volume and over $500,000 in commissions
- Assisted in closing $8,000,000 in commercial real estate through strategic partnership with my commercial window film and signage company, Tint Graffix Inc
- Christie's International Hall of Fame Agent for Q4 of 2021, Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2022
- Luxury Portfolio International (LPI) Certified Luxury Agent
Director of Sales
Chemplax Inc.
12.2016 - 09.2020
- Responsible for identification, prospect and development of new business through organic lead generation to successfully drive commodity plastic products into commercial sales opportunities within key markets
- Define clear business opportunities, solicit request for proposals (RFPs) and analyze KPIs in order to assist team with accuracy in sales trends and forecasts to achieve all quarterly goals
- Formulate adaptive salary structures and commission schedules for sales representatives based on KPIs measured quarterly.
- Support all customer's through success-based sustainability initiatives in order to service all active company “tolling” projects generating a total collective sales value of $9.18 MM in 2016, with revenue increasing 52% on average annually from 2016-2020
- Manage, nurture and assist with the acquisition of the sales division's new project pipeline
Education
General Business Studies - Entrepreneurship
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA 04.2016 - 10 2016
BA - Advertising
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA 08.2011 - 5 2015
Skills
Salesforce & HubSpot CRMs
Luxury Real Estate Marketing
Real Estate Social Media Engagement
Expert Interpersonal & Negotiation Skills
Real Estate Investment
Advising Investors, Buyers & Sellers
Sales Team Management
Sales Team Hiring & Training
Luxury Real Estate Branding
Off-Plan Investment Relationships
Construction, Design, Art & Architecture
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Broker
Timeline
Associate Director of Sales
Sotheby’s International Realty Dubai
08.2023 - Current
Real Estate Advisor
Coldwell Banker Realty
11.2022 - Current
Real Estate Specialist
Christie's International
11.2021 - 11.2023
President
Tint Graffix Inc.
11.2019 - Current
Director of Sales
Chemplax Inc.
12.2016 - 09.2020
General Business Studies - Entrepreneurship
UCLA
04.2016 - 10 2016
BA - Advertising
Pepperdine University
08.2011 - 5 2015