THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CERTAIN TYPE OF GRIT AND CHARACTER TO SUCCEED.
There’s never a dull day in real estate, as every day out in the field is different and things can change on a dime.
In this role as part of our Real Estate Operations team, you'll be exploring neighborhoods old, new, and in transition while you perform a number of mission-critical tasks that keep our business running. This position involves performing many different types of tasks while driving in a comfortable, newer company car. (e.g. Toyota Prius). We pay all driving expenses.
To be right for this position, you are:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Comfortable walking into houses in rough areas, by yourself
- A certain level of toughness: dealing with difficult people and personalities
- Street smart; No prior real estate experience or college degree required
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Comfortable talking to neighbors and others who may be suspicious of you
- A self-starter who gets things done
- Comfortable driving a sedan for a day’s work (4 to 8+ hours depending on need)
- Adaptable to changing priorities during your route, sometimes on short notice
- Prepared for a full day on the road with lunches/snacks and a solid route plan
- Communicative; you’ll check in with your manager throughout the route with general updates, questions, concerns, etc.
- Comfortable using your personal device and our mobile app to take pictures, video, and add notes
- Able to send and receive messages through group SMS
- Willing and able to drive multi-hour trips beyond Sacramento County
- Disciplined at clocking in and out as you navigate your day
Responsibilities include:
- Driving by our owned properties on a regular basis to ensure they are secured
- Scouting out the condition of auction and open market properties
- Taking possession of properties through finding a way in and securing doors, windows, gates, etc.
- Changing out locks after an eviction or acquisition
- Providing project repair updates as different contractors perform repairs
- Writing checks to contractors for work performed, and obtaining W9s
- Serving eviction notices as we acquire Occupied properties
- Appearing in court, as needed, for eviction-related matters
- Preparing property listing information including taking pictures and installing yard signs and lock boxes
- Picking up rent, as needed
- Deliver “We Buy Houses” mailers, on occasion
- Property management oversight, if applicable
- Other duties as assigned
Bonus: if you’re looking to completely change your game up and have an interest in real estate, we really want to hear from you; obtaining your real estate license adds even more value to the equation, and partial reimbursement is offered to help you achieve your goal of obtaining a real estate license.
Training may be provided through job shadowing in order to help you succeed. As needed, additional training may be made available to you for first-time events like evictions, lock-outs, and more. The remainder of your training comes from experience and exploring the many facets of this unique position.
Details:
- $20/hr to start
- Reliable work – properties need to be driven daily
- Flexibility – take care of personal errands while on the go (unpaid)
- Company car – all driving expenses paid
Ready to launch your career in real estate? Join us.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road in Sacramento and neighboring Counties
