Realtor

Department: SalesLocation: Columbus, OhioCompensation: $150,000 - $300,000 / year Description Position: Real Estate Agent — Luxury + STR Investment Specialist Company: Home Team Luxury Realty (HTLR), part of The Rise Collective Role type: Independent Contractor (1099) where HTLR is licensed (see ‘Locations’); Referral Partner Agent in other states Reports to: VP of Brokerage / Market Leadership Company overview: Home Team Luxury Realty is an STR-focused luxury brokerage supporting investors acquiring and selling short-term rental properties nationwide through a networked model of in-brokerage agents and referral partners. HTLR operates alongside other Rise Collective brands that support the STR investor journey (education, acquisition support, and related services). Role summary: The Real Estate Agent is responsible for delivering a high-trust, high-urgency client experience to STR investors. This role requires strong contract execution, STR-specific diligence awareness, and consultative guidance on market risk factors that impact short-term rental viability. Why This Opportunity Is Different: We provide consistent, high-quality investor leads through our national ecosystem. The agents within our ecosystem have produced $20M+ annually in their local market from company-generated investor leads alone. You are not building from scratch — you are plugging into a proven investor acquisition engine. This is not a traditional brokerage environment. We are building a specialized STR investment platform with high standards and high upside. We’re building a high-performing agent roster in multiple territories to serve STR investor demand. Locations:We are actively recruiting agents to join our brokerage in the following states:Broken Bow, Oklahoma (OK)Indianapolis, Indiana (IN)Columbus, Ohio (OH)Poconos, Pennsylvania (PA)All other states: We are onboarding referral partner agents in targeted STR markets. Agents who consistently close investor transactions may have the opportunity to transition into a leadership role if/when we launch a brokerage entity in their state.You’ll thrive in this role if you:Want to become the go-to STR investor agent in your market (not a generalist).Know how to consult on regulations, permitting, zoning/HOA risk, and investment performance — and you can explain it clearly to buyers.Move fast, follow a process, and keep deals tight from offer to close.Want to plug into a brand ecosystem with investor demand and long-term growth upside. Compensation Commission-based; structure varies by market and role (HTLR agent vs referral partner). Will discuss on interview Core Responsibilities: Client advisory & conversionConduct buyer consultations and intake; clarify buy box, financing readiness, and STR intentProvide consultative guidance around STR feasibility and market dynamics (without practicing law)Transaction executionManage all stages: showings → offer strategy → negotiation → contract execution → contingency management → closeCoordinate with lenders, inspectors, title/attorneys, vendors, and internal teams as neededMaintain on-time deadlines and accurate documentationSTR-specific diligence supportIdentify common STR risk areas: HOA/CC&Rs, local STR rules, permitting considerations, zoning overlays, property constraintsEscalate legal/regulatory questions to the appropriate professional and document guidance providedProcess & reportingTrack pipeline and client status consistently (weekly updates, CRM/task discipline)Maintain professional communication standards and responsiveness Qualifications: RequiredActive real estate license in assigned state/marketStrong communication, negotiation, and transaction management skillsHigh integrity and client-first professionalismPreferred3–5+ years experience; consistent production; investor transactions strongly preferredProven knowledge of STR investing or a clear STR specialization plan Performance expectations - This role is designed for agents who want to produce $10M–$20M+ annually with structured investor demand. Speed-to-lead, consult completion rate, offer-to-close execution qualityClient satisfaction and repeat/referral outcomesCompliance adherence and clean file management What HTLR Provides: Consistent, investor-qualified lead flowStructured intake + buy box frameworkNational brand positioning within STR spaceOperational support and brokerage leadershipOpportunity for market leadership as we expand