Real Estate Services Agent 1

HDR, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is looking for a Real Estate Services Agent I based in Fargo, North Dakota. This role involves conducting property negotiations and acquisitions while adhering to federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of real estate experience and a valid real estate license.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and familiarity with databases like ArcGIS Online. Candidates should also possess research capabilities and be available for travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in real estate or 120 hours of documented real estate training.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to comply with federal, state, and local real estate laws.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence for property acquisitions.
• Review and prepare appraisals and market analyses.
• Draft various real estate documents such as deeds and leases.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Real estate regulations knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

Real estate license or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Power BI

Job description

Primary Location: United States - North Dakota - Fargo

Other Locations: United States - North Dakota - Bismarck, United States - North Dakota

Industry: Real Estate Services

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Right of Way

Job Posting: May 29, 2026

Real Estate Services Agent I

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel and property owner due diligence and negotiate for acquisition of rights relative to public or private projects as assigned
• Review appraisals and research comparable properties, prepare and/or provide QC review of Market Analysis and Waiver Valuations following the Federal and State guidelines as applicable
• Verify ownership and the extent of interests, prepare offer packages and maintain complete and detailed records/files with owner contacts, agency representatives and project team
• Prepare non-survey quality maps, drawings, exhibits to provide to Owners to aid in the Agent's negotiations
• Communicate effectively with internal staff and external clients
• Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills
• Experience with federal, state, local agencies and private industry guidelines/regulations to educate landowners to effectively facilitate the acquisition/relocation process
• Knowledgeable in title research and utility acquisition practices for obtaining permanent and temporary easements
• Be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power of BI)
• Experienced with relational databases such as but not limited to ArcGIS Online
• Conduct research and navigate the Internet efficiently and effectively
• Read, review and quality check engineering project plans and legal descriptions
• Draft various types of real estate documents, such as but not limited to deeds, easements, leases, and purchase agreements
• Be available for travel (in state and out of state) as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Real estate license in good standing, or equivalent, as required by law
• Database and GIS familiarity

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in real estate or 120 hours of documented real estate training
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations specific to the real estate and right-of-way industry, such as the Uniform Act, FERC and NEPA
• Proficient with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Project
• Strong communication skills, basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types
• Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners and occupants
• Effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Availability to work flexible hours and coordinate closely with management