Real Estate Services Agent 1

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising seeks a Real Estate Services Agent I to engage in property acquisition processes. The role includes due diligence, negotiations, and ensuring compliance with real estate laws. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a real estate license in good standing, and technology proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in real estate or 120 hours real estate training.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Project.
• Ability to comply with real estate laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and negotiations for the acquisition of property rights.
• Review appraisals and prepare offer packages.
• Maintain detailed records and reports of property owner contacts.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Technology Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

This is a remote position.

In the role of Real Estate Services Agent I, we will count on you to:

• Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel, and property owner due diligence and non-complex negotiations for acquisition of rights related to public or private projects as assigned.
• Review appraisals and just compensation; verify parcels on right-of-way plans or plats; verify property owners and the extent of interests; prepare offer packages; and maintain complete and detailed records/files with owner contacts, maps, drawings, exhibits, and detailed progress reports.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Real estate license in good standing, or equivalent, as required by law.
• Familiarity with Eminent Domain, WI Statute Chapter 32.
• 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.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Wisconsin-Madison

Other Locations

Various

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Right of Way

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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