Real Estate Acquisition Agent - Chicago

Cedar Brook Property; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accelerated growth

Collaboration & development

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Cedar Brook Property is seeking a Real Estate Acquisitions Agent in the Chicago area. The role focuses on engaging motivated home sellers, using strong negotiation and sales skills to close deals, and driving acquisition activity within a hybrid work model.

The base salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 with commission; top performers have exceeded $125,000 in total compensation. Real estate licensing within 90 days is required, with comprehensive onboarding and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years in sales or business development.
• Must possess a real estate license or be pursuing one within 90 days of hire.
• Entrepreneurial drive with a results‑driven mindset.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and listening skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Integrity and ownership of work and results.
• Comfortable using digital tools for communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships with home sellers and provide tailored solutions.
• Be directly involved in acquiring homes and making offers based on market trends.
• Cultivate relationships with sellers and local real estate network; manage leads.
• Negotiate and close deals to create win‑win outcomes.
• Collaborate with title, legal, construction, and operations teams; mentor junior staff.
• Conduct site visits and meetings to discuss property values, repairs, and offers.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Real estate license (or pursuing)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Cedar Brook Property sponsored real estate investment company is seeking an exceptional candidate to join the team for the position of Real Estate Acquisitions Agent. Are you a motivated, goal-oriented individual with an entrepreneurial mindset? Do you thrive in fast-paced, results-driven environments? If you have strong sales and interpersonal skills, we want you to join Team Cedar Brook!

As a Real Estate Acquisitions Agent, you will be part of Cedar Brook Property, a subsidiary of Bayview Asset Management. In this role, you’ll be the primary point of contact for clients looking to sell their properties. You will engage with motivated sellers, utilizing your strong sales and negotiation skills to deliver outstanding results. This is a highly entrepreneurial role with clear goals and performance incentives.

The base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000 with commission. Last year, our top performing acquisition managers exceeded $125,000 in total compensation. Looking for candidates in the Chicago, IL area.

What You’ll Get at Cedar Brook Property:

• Accelerated Growth: Experience fast growth and development within your first year.
• Collaboration & Development: Enjoy the support of proactive teams that provide the tools, resources, and training to ensure your success.
• Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, along with a 401(k) plan with company matching and generous paid time off.
• Work Environment: A hybrid model, combining the convenience of working from home with on-site visits to potential acquisition locations.

Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Build rapport and establish trust with home sellers. Provide superior client service experience by understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Acquisitions: Be directly involved in purchasing homes, making offers based on market trends, and overseeing the transaction process.
• Lead Generations & Networking: Actively cultivate relationships with sellers and your local real estate network. Manage leads and follow up to close deals effectively.
• Negotiation & Closing: Use your strong negotiation skills to create win‑win deals and close transactions promptly.
• Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with title, legal, construction, and operations teams. Manage and collaborate with junior team members.
• Site Visits & Client Meetings: Travel to properties to conduct assessments and meet with clients for in-depth discussions on property values, repairs, and offers.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4-10 years in sales or business development.
• Real Estate License: Must possess a real estate license or demonstrate a willingness and ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: Self‑motivated with a competitive, results‑driven mentality, and the ability to meet clear goals.
• Strong Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and listening skills. Ability to build rapport and close deals effectively.
• Time Management & Organization: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively.
• Accountability & Integrity: Take ownership of your work and results. Demonstrate a high level of integrity in all transactions.
• Technology Proficiency: Ability to use CRM software to track leads and manage client interactions. Must be comfortable with technology and using digital tools for effective communication and organization.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work both during business hours and evening or weekends to meet clients when most convenient.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Travel: 10% or as necessary

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Due to the nature of this role the incumbent will be required to drive to the various properties and conduct site visits While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle, touch or feel objects, tools, or controls. The incumbent frequently is required to talk and hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally will encounter spaces that are small or enclosed and may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The incumbent must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Depending on the location of the site the incumbent may at times face environmental conditions that include: low temperatures, high temperatures, precipitation and wind.

EEOC

Lakeview is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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