Real Estate Acquisitions Specialist

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

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.