Vice President Brokerage (USA)

About the role

This position works under minimal supervision to secure new brokerage assignments and generate new revenue channels. The role is responsible for facilitating and brokering the full scope of real estate transactions, from formation to closing. You will acquire, maintain, and represent buyers, sellers, building owners, and tenants while managing their portfolio or rental properties.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in finding suitable non-residential properties to run their business from.
• Assist sellers in promoting their properties to attract qualified buyers in a reasonable amount of time.
• Provide guidance on agreements, mortgages, and market prices.
• Assist with negotiations between buyers and sellers.
• Coordinate exchanges of ownership.
• Fulfill a range of marketing functions, such as promoting properties by listing, writing advertisements, or arranging viewings.
• Respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Participate in networking events and occasional workshops to expand reputation in the brokerage market.
• Manage listings and existing client relationships.
• Draft legal contracts and documents relating to real estate transactions.
• Manage a portfolio of rental properties.
• Perform office and administrative work as needed.

Requirements

• Active Real Estate License.
• Driver’s License required; ability to drive to and from client and Avison Young offices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond to emails and adapt to new technology, systems, and processes.
• Ability to communicate with clients and comprehend their requests.
• Ability to maintain a stationary position on a frequent basis.
• Ability to travel for deal leads, networking, and workshops as necessary (50% or more travel required).

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily office-based with temperature-controlled conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage.
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Competitive paid vacation days.
• 2 personal/wellness days.
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving.