Acquisition Agent

REPORTS TO:

Vice President Project Delivery So Cal

POSITION SUMMARY

The acquisition agent represents the client and is the primary point of contact for property owner negotiations.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Acts as primary point of contact for the property owner.
• Prepares all First Written Offer (FWO) documents (as approved by client) including purchase agreement, deeds, escrow instructions, and summary statements.
• Prepares correspondence and communications with property owners.
• Maintains thorough diary of events/contacts with property owners.
• Clears title issues addressed in escrow instructions, including securing necessary documents from property owner.
• Participates in project team meetings to provide status updates, as scheduled.
• Works with Project Coordinator to request payments to owner for appraisal reimbursement and/or close escrow.
• Works with Project Coordinator and project manager to close files
• Works with Project Manager to resolve property owner issues during acquisition and project construction.
• Coordinates efforts with Relocation Agent to ensure property owner is informed.
• Keeps Project Manager informed regarding counter-offers and/or issues developing with property owners (before, during or after construction).
• Prepares administrative settlements for review by Project Manager and/or request for appraisal revision, as necessary.
• Prepare Summary of Contacts, in the event of impasse, and Resolution of Necessity if required
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Skills

• Must be proficient in basic computer use (Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access and SharePoint).
• Flexible and adaptable to a fluid, changing, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
• Performs well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while communicating with difficult situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university

Experience

• 1-5 years of experience acquiring properties for public agencies with State and/or Federal oversight required.

Certification

• Current State of California license as a Real Estate Broker or Real Estate Salesperson required. Real Estate Salespeople must register their license under BRI’s Corporate Broker.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for 6-8hrs per day.
• Ability move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly.
• Ability to type and operate a computer consistently throughout the workday.
• Ability to use headphones and earpiece on a regular basis.
• Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to frequently bend to file and maintain files.
• Ability to occasionally lift 5-10 pounds.
• Ability to travel through Northern/Southern California.