Real Estate Acquisition Manager - Savannah

Lakeview Loan Servicing•Savannah, GA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cedar Brook Properties is seeking a skilled Real Estate (RE) Acquisition Agent to join their dynamic team. As a large buyer of homes for renovation and resale nationwide, Cedar Brook Properties revitalizes existing residential properties to provide affordable, renovated homes for new homeowners. This role involves converting advertising into motivated seller leads of single-family homes in any condition, as-is, for cash, while providing fast and friendly customer service. The RE Acquisition Agent will be the primary point of contact within the market for these seller lead acquisition activities. This is a highly entrepreneurial role with clear goals and performance incentives, supported by extensive training, innovative resources, and tools to drive success. The agent will drive individual production through lead conversion to deliver sustained revenue and margin performance. Success requires excellent customer relationship management and representing the company within the local real estate investment community. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience working with homeowners and industry professionals to source single-family residential real estate acquisition opportunities, with a successful history of exceeding production goals and acquiring profitable assets with a business ownership mindset. Progress is measured daily against performance goals, and results reflect the effort invested.

Requirements

5+ years of progressively responsible experience in real estate acquisitions, investments, sales, or transactions with direct accountability for transaction outcomes; experience in fix‑and‑flip acquisitions a plus.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with a field of study in real estate, business, marketing, or sales a plus.
Proven experience acquiring single‑family residential properties, including direct to consumer lead follow-up, in-home appointments, offers and negotiations to drive leads to contracts.
Strong phone communication skills, able to set and close appointments over the phone, answering lead phone calls immediately during business and evening hours.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build relationships and present and sell solutions; empathy, listening, trust-building and negotiation skills are preferable.
Ability to adapt and proficiently use technology portals and applications via a laptop and mobile phone.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey offers and value propositions
Self-motivated, highly entrepreneurial, professional, and goal-oriented
High level of integrity and sound business judgment
Highly organized with strong time management and multi-tasking skills
Candidates should be coachable and willing to learn from experienced leaders and peers inside and outside the organization.
Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently; open to direction and collaboration.
A Real Estate License is required.
Licenses are required to be transferred to our affiliate brokerage, LKV Realty, within 30 days of the start date.
An active, valid driver’s license and access to a car for market-area travel is required.

Nice To Haves

experience in fix‑and‑flip acquisitions a plus
field of study in real estate, business, marketing, or sales a plus
empathy, listening, trust-building and negotiation skills are preferable

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary point of contract for customer relationship management for prospective clients (i.e., homeowners looking to sell), building a rapport to determine their needs and a transactional solution.
Build strategic relationships with high-value agents, wholesalers, and investor groups to increase deal flow.
Accurately document all contact info and interactions with clients, making detailed notes on what is discussed and adding all notes and information daily to CRM system; prioritize and complete all daily tasks, including inbound and outbound emails, calls, texts and appointments with clients.
Meet KPI’s for performance including but not limited to daily lead follow-up, appointment scheduling and attendance, offers, contract conversion and acquisition profit performance.
Conduct comparable market value analysis of prospective homes based on recent sales, research, and local market trends, and estimate repairs, for an as-is, cash offer to purchase the property.
Work seamlessly with our title, legal, construction, and property management partners.
Advise leadership on local market trends, risks, and investment environment.
Travel to clients’ homes and properties to conduct appointments and on-site property inspections.
Occasional travel to conferences and Company meetings to represent the company at industry events to expand sourcing networks.
Other duties as assigned by leadership.