Remote Real Estate Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Kempton Park; A distancia; ZAR 600.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work flexibility

Laptop provided

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a remote Real Estate Acquisition Specialist for a national SA growth-driven team. You will identify, analyze, and secure investment opportunities across SA, using digital tools and strong negotiation skills to close deals from a home office.

You will conduct market analyses, pro forma models, due diligence, and coordinate with legal and lenders through closing, while staying informed on regulatory requirements and maintaining broker relationships to fuel the acquisition

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of direct real estate acquisition experience.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills with Excel.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities for remote deals.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently from home.

Responsabilidades

• Source and evaluate real estate acquisition opportunities across South Africa.
• Conduct pro forma development, cash flow modeling, and ROI analysis.
• Perform due diligence including title searches and site inspections when feasible.
• Negotiate purchase prices, terms, and conditions with sellers.
• Prepare proposals and investment memorandums for investment committee.
• Manage transaction process from offer to closing with legal and lenders.
• Maintain market knowledge and build relationships with brokers and developers.
• Utilize CRM and collaboration tools to track deal progress.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Financial modeling

Real estate market knowledge

Remote work management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

Herramientas

Excel

CRM systems

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding national real estate development company, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Real Estate Acquisition Specialist to join their entirely remote team. This position is crucial for identifying, evaluating, and securing new investment opportunities across South Africa. As a remote-first role, you will leverage digital tools and a strong network to source promising deals. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive market analysis, financial feasibility studies, and negotiating purchase agreements, all while working from the comfort of your home office. The ideal candidate thrives in an autonomous environment, possesses exceptional negotiation skills, and has a deep understanding of the real estate acquisition process. This role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the impact of contributing to a significant growth strategy. Our client is committed to providing a supportive remote infrastructure and fostering a collaborative culture despite geographical distribution. If you are a proactive deal-maker with a passion for real estate and value the freedom of remote work, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source and identify potential real estate acquisition opportunities across various regions of South Africa through online platforms, industry contacts, and market research.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, including pro forma development, cash flow modeling, and return on investment calculations for potential acquisitions.
• Perform thorough due diligence on prospective properties, including title searches, environmental assessments, zoning analysis, and site inspections (when required and feasible).
• Negotiate purchase prices, terms, and conditions with sellers and their representatives to secure favorable deal structures.
• Prepare and present detailed acquisition proposals and investment memorandums to the investment committee for approval.
• Manage the transaction process from initial offer to closing, coordinating with legal counsel, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, property values, and regulatory requirements impacting real estate acquisitions nationwide.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, developers, and other industry professionals to generate deal flow.
• Utilize virtual collaboration tools and CRM systems to manage pipelines and track deal progress effectively.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the company's acquisition pipeline and investment focus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in real estate acquisition, deal sourcing, or commercial real estate brokerage.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying and closing real estate transactions.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with expertise in Excel and a solid understanding of valuation techniques.
• Exceptional negotiation and persuasive communication skills, comfortable negotiating remotely.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in using virtual collaboration software (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and CRM systems.
• Knowledge of legal contracts and real estate transaction processes.
• Ability to travel occasionally for site visits or key meetings as business needs dictate.
• Strong understanding of the South African real estate market and investment landscape.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary plus lucrative performance-based commission structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and rapidly growing company with a strong acquisition pipeline.
• Access to leading-edge deal sourcing and analytical tools.
• Company-provided laptop and home office stipend.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Regular virtual team-building activities and professional development opportunities.
• Significant autonomy and potential for career growth within the organization.