Real Estate Acquisition Agent - Cleveland

Cedar Brook Property, a subsidiary of Bayview Asset Management, is seeking a motivated Real Estate Acquisitions Agent in the Cleveland, OH area.

About the role

As the primary point of contact for clients looking to sell their properties, you’ll engage with motivated sellers, utilizing strong sales and negotiation skills to deliver outstanding results. This highly entrepreneurial role offers clear goals and performance incentives.

The base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 with commission. Last year, top-performing acquisition managers exceeded $125,000 in total compensation.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and establish trust with home sellers, providing tailored solutions to meet their needs.
• Be directly involved in purchasing homes, making offers based on market trends, and overseeing the transaction process.
• Actively cultivate relationships with sellers and your local real estate network; manage leads and follow up to close deals effectively.
• Use strong negotiation skills to create win-win deals and close transactions promptly.
• Work seamlessly with title, legal, construction, and operations teams; collaborate with junior team members.
• Travel to properties to conduct assessments and meet with clients for in-depth discussions on property values, repairs, and offers.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in sales or business development.
• Must possess a real estate license or demonstrate willingness and ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Self-motivated with a competitive, results-driven mentality and the ability to meet clear goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and listening skills; ability to build rapport and close deals effectively.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively.
• Take ownership of your work and results; demonstrate a high level of integrity in all transactions.
• Proficient with CRM software to track leads and manage client interactions; comfortable using digital tools for communication and organization.
• Willingness to work during business hours, evenings, or weekends to meet clients when most convenient.

Skills

• Client relationship management
• Lead generation and networking
• Negotiation and closing
• Team collaboration
• Site visits and property assessments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.

Work Environment

• Hybrid model combining remote work with on-site visits to potential acquisition locations.
• Fast-paced, results-driven environment with accelerated growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive teams providing tools, resources, and training for success.

Physical Demands

• 10% travel or as necessary to conduct site visits and client meetings.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May encounter small or enclosed spaces and environmental conditions such as low/high temperatures, precipitation, and wind.