ACQUISITION AGENT

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The acquisition agent represents the client and is the primary point of contact for property owner negotiations. This position is located at BRI Headquarters in Sacramento. BRI is a flexible employer, offering staff the option for a 9/80 alternative work schedule (9 hour work days with 1 day off every other week, to be determined with Supervisor). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

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

MINIMUM SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• Perform well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong time management skills.
• Meticulous with excellent follow-through.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while communicating under challenging situations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

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

Experience

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

Certification(s)

• A current State of California license as a real estate broker or real estate salesperson is required. Real Estate Salespeople must register their license under BRI’s Corporate Broker.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to sit, stand, or walk for 6-8 hours per day.
• Ability to move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly.
• Ability to type and operate a computer consistently throughout the workday.
• Ability to use headphones and earpieces regularly.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to frequently bend to file and maintain files.
• Ability to occasionally lift 5-10 pounds.
• Ability to travel through California.

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