Acquisition Agents and Relocation Agents

Weingart Foundation; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading non-profit organization in Germany is seeking Acquisition and Relocation Agents for fully remote positions. Responsibilities include managing property rights acquisition and providing relocation assistance. Candidates must have a degree in business or real estate and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential. The position offers professional growth opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Leistungen

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifikationen

• 3-5+ years of experience in property acquisition or relocation services.
• Familiarity with state and federal real estate laws.
• Possession of a valid CA Real Estate License is required for Acquisition Agents.

Aufgaben

• Manage and negotiate property acquisition for transportation projects.
• Conduct negotiations and prepare offer packages.
• Provide comprehensive relocation assistance services.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Property management knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Degree in business administration, real estate, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal documents interpretation

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

THESE ARE FULLY REMOTE POSITIONS.

WILL ALSO CONSIDER RELOCATION AGENTS THAT DO NOT POSSESS A REAL ESATE LICENSE.

The ROW Company is an innovative team of Senior Right-of-Way Professionals that provide comprehensive project services and sets industry standards for planning, managing, and delivering public projects that improve communities and our environment. Together, we deliver projects through innovative concepts - by prioritizing client needs and objectives, supporting our professionals, and effectively managing project scope, schedule and cost for expedited project delivery. In challenging times, we understand that business as usual is not good enough - it is critical to practice sound working principles and embrace innovation and growth. We do this by creating and following detailed project delivery plans, work-flow efficiencies and safeguarding our client’s limited resources. Through our innovative methods, we guide the most challenging projects to successful delivery.

We foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace environment and promote professional growth through development opportunities including International Right of Way Association (IRWA) membership, coursework and certification.

Job Description

Acquisition Agents will be responsible for managing and negotiating the acquisition of property rights for transportation projects in accordance with applicable right-of-way policies and procedures, the Uniform Act and State Act, preparing and presenting offer packages, conducting negotiations, working with owner representatives (attorneys), communicating with agency representatives, coordinating acquisition services and documenting negotiation activities (diary). The agent will participate in field meetings with property owners and/or their representatives, conduct inspections and assess potential impacts to property acquisitions and project timelines.

Relocation Agents will be responsible for providing comprehensive relocation assistance services to residential or commercial displacees, in accordance with applicable relocation policies and procedures, the Uniform Act and State Act. The relocation agent will prepare notices, explain relocation assistance and eligibility requirements, conduct interviews, prepare claims, administer payments, provide on-going advisory assistance, and maintain case logs. The agent will participate in field meetings with residential or commercial tenants, and/or their representatives, conduct inspections and report relocation status.

Key Responsibilities

Acquisition Agents:

Prepares offer letters, purchase agreements and other property acquisition and conveyance documents.

Communicates and negotiates with property owners or their or their representatives and explains acquisition requirements.

Adheres to project schedules, deadlines and submission requirements in accordance with client policies and procedures.

Coordinates acquisition activities with agency representatives and attorneys and ensures timely acquisition delivery or condemnation activities.

Maintains detailed case logs and works closely with management for status updates.

Reviews and analyzes agency and owner/independent appraisal reports (including F&E and Goodwill) for use in negotiated acquisitions or condemnation actions.

Coordinates escrow activities with property owners, agency representatives and escrow holders.

Reviews title reports to ensures properties are acquired free of liens and encumbrances in accordance with client requirements.

Coordinates with partner agencies including railroads, utilities or other public agencies as necessary.

Relocation Agents:

Provides relocation assistance services for residential tenants, businesses, farms, and non-profit organizations.

Prepares relocation assistance notices, meets with displacees and explains the relocation program, assistance and claim processes.
Interviews displacees to assess special needs and relocation requirements.
Assesses relocation eligibility; prepares claim forms; processes payments.
Conducts property searches for replacement locations based upon individual requirements.

Coordinates with moving companies, property management companies, and monitors moves on site.

Conducts occupancy inspections and ensures replacement locations meet DS&S requirements.
Provides ongoing advisory assistance services.

Experience

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities including graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, real estate, or a closely related field AND 3-5+ years of progressively responsible experience negotiating for the acquisition of real property and rights of way for public use or performing relocation services and other right of way functions.

Knowledge

The laws and procedures governing acquisition or condemnation of property and rights of way for public use; and property values. Working knowledge of the laws and procedures pertaining to the lease and sale of public land; the principles and techniques of property management; AND/OR the principles, and procedures pertaining to relocation.

Ability to

(Acquisition) Follow right of way acquisition programs under state and federal regulations; interpret, explain, apply applicable laws, rules and regulations; conduct complex and high value negotiations; interpret construction maps, complex appraisals, legal descriptions, and other legal documents as necessary. Prepare and present effective oral and written presentations; maintain cooperative public relations.

Requirements

Possession of a valid CA Real Estate License (For Acquisition Agents ONLY).

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License, auto insurance, and current vehicle registration.

Professional office/workspace, desk, Internet connection, printer.

Office Equipment: Professional Laptop, monitor(s), Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.

Highly Desirable (But not required):

SR/WA Certification

R/W-RAC Certification (Relocation)

Notary Certification

Bilingual skills