VP Business Development - US Based Remote

Anywhere Real Estate; West Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Anywhere Real Estate is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to accelerate growth through transformative acquisitions. This leadership role requires a proven track record in M&A, relationship management, and industry knowledge, offering the opportunity to shape the future of real estate innovation. Join a people-first culture committed to empowering clients and driving operational excellence across our renowned brands.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in real estate brokerage, corporate development, or related areas.
• Ability to navigate complex transactions and drive value creation.
• Experience with M&A or franchise development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying prospective acquisition candidates and acting as a brand ambassador.
• Building and maintaining relationships with brokers, owners, and stakeholders.
• Vetting leads and facilitating diligence for acquisitions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Knowledge of residential real estate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Anywhere Real Estate has launched a newly formed Growth and M&A team to accelerate our strategic expansion and innovation across the real estate ecosystem. This team is led by Steve Capezza, SVP of M&A and Head of Growth, whose deep industry expertise spans proptech and real estate marketplace leadership. We are seeking a Vice President of Business Development to play a pivotal role in identifying and executing transformative acquisitions aligned with our long-term vision.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of real estate by joining a team reimagining growth through bold strategy, innovation, and operational excellence. Your ability to navigate complex transactions, build relationships, and drive value creation will be essential as you guide acquisitions from inception through successful integration.

The ideal candidate will have an exceptional track record in driving growth, leading high-performing M&A initiatives, and delivering results tied to revenue growth. You should be comfortable operating in uncertain environments, agile in adjusting priorities, and curious about new growth opportunities across industries and disruptive technologies.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Sourcing & Outreach: Identifying prospective acquisition candidates, acting as a brand ambassador, and maintaining an active presence in the real estate community.
2. Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with brokers, owners, and stakeholders, and guiding sellers through the integration process.
3. Deal Qualification & Support: Vetting leads, facilitating diligence, and tracking pipeline activity.
4. Cross-Functional Coordination: Partnering with leadership to align M&A activities with business priorities and providing market insights.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or related field, with 10+ years of experience in real estate brokerage, corporate development, or related areas. Strong knowledge of the residential real estate industry, excellent interpersonal skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset are essential.

Preferred attributes include existing networks within the U.S. real estate brokerage community, experience in M&A or franchise development, and familiarity with CRM systems.

About Anywhere Real Estate:

We are a global franchisor with recognized brands like Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, and others. Our mission is to empower everyone's next move through our comprehensive services, supporting nearly 1 million transactions annually across 118+ countries.

We value a people-first culture emphasizing empowerment, innovation, and collaboration. Our awards include Great Place to Work, Forbes World's Best Employers, and others. Learn more in our Impact Report.

EEO Statement: EOE including disability/veteran.