Transaction Coordinator

Compass • Kansas City, MO

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.
Note: This position is hyrbid - in office in 2x per month in St. Lewis, MO OR Kansas City, MO OR Kansas City, KS. All applicants must possess an active real estate license in KS OR MO.
The Transaction Coordinator role involves collaborating within our team to manage all compliance and administrative aspects of the listings, transaction, and commission process. Daily Agent interaction is a key part of this crucial operational role.
The support our Transaction Coordinators provide allows our Agents to focus on building client relationships and developing their businesses. Our team provides comprehensive support and acts as the central point of contact for all relevant stakeholders, ensuring a smooth closing process. From document preparation and deadline tracking, to regular updates for all parties to a transaction, your goal is to facilitate the process for Agents and clients at every stage. You will also collaborate closely with local lenders, attorneys, and title companies, utilizing your extensive experience and strong industry contacts for each contract you process.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a real estate transaction-processings function, coordination, accounting, or payroll function preferred
• Real estate license required
• Familiarity with standard real estate forms used in MO
• Strong written, quantitative, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to digest detailed contracts and make informed decisions based on content
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Agent’s contract data
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Customer service-oriented personality
• Impeccable attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• B.A. or B.S. degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle document tracking for a large volume of real estate transactions from listing to close, and/or contract to close, ensuring compliance with brokerage and legal requirements — averaging roughly 25-30 closings per month
• Ensure real estate contracts are processed properly and in a timely matter, with a focus on the details
• Manage and track contract deadlines to ensure all timelines are met
• Navigate company systems to validate accuracy of compliance and commission records
• Provide support to Agents in response to inquiries regarding commission payouts, deductions, and commission calculations
• Collaborate with sales managers and other support teams to offer outstanding support to the agents

Benefits

• Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level