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LHH US

Corporate Paralegal

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$50K - $80K/yr

Corporate / Commercial Real Estate Paralegal Location: Illinois (Remote) Salary: $50,000-80,000 + Bonus Potential A growing boutique law firm is seeking a Corporate / Commercial Real Estate Paralegal ...

LHH US

Corporate Paralegal

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$50K - $80K/yr

Corporate / Commercial Real Estate Paralegal Location: Illinois (Remote) Salary: $50,000-80,000 + Bonus Potential A growing boutique law firm is seeking a Corporate / Commercial Real Estate Paralegal ...

First American

Ohio Underwriting Counsel (Remote)

Ohio, IL · On-site +1

$97K - $130K/yr

What We Do Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes ...

First American

Tennessee Title Underwriter

Tennessee, IL · On-site +1

$97K - $130K/yr

... real estate settlement services. This position is remote in the state of Tennessee. What You'll Do: * Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and ...

MDS Search

Audit & Assurance Partner

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$300K - $500K/yr

Partner - Real Estate & Affordable Housing / LIHTC Practice Location: [City, State / Hybrid / Remote] Service Line: [Tax & Advisory / Assurance & Advisory] About the Role We are seeking an ...

JLL

Senior Finance Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$88K - $109K/yr

Remote What this job involves: As a Senior Financial Analyst at JLL, you'll play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence across our global commercial real estate platform. This position ...

New

AEI Consultants

Commercial Appraiser

Chicago, IL · Remote

$100K - $200K/yr

Appraiser - Commercial Real Estate LOCATION: Flexible / Remote in the Midwest (IL/OH/MI) WHY AEI VALUATION: AEI Valuation is not a standalone appraisal practice. We are part of AEI Consultants, one ...

JLL

Senior Financial Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$88K - $109K/yr

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class ... Remote -Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if ...

Graycor Inc.

Investment Analyst Internship

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$950/wk

Real Estate Investment Screening & Due Diligence: Work directly with the Vice President to evaluate ... Remote work options for certain positions * Potential to earn up to $950 in wellness incentives

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What is a remote real estate startup?

A remote real estate startup is a company in the real estate sector that operates primarily online, allowing employees to work from anywhere rather than a traditional office. These startups use digital tools to facilitate property buying, selling, renting, or managing, often leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance customer experiences. They may focus on virtual tours, online transactions, or digital property management solutions. This remote model offers flexibility for employees and often reduces overhead costs for the company.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a remote real estate startup?

To thrive in a remote real estate startup, you need a solid understanding of real estate markets, sales or investment principles, and often a real estate license or relevant degree. Familiarity with CRM platforms, property listing systems, virtual tour technologies, and digital marketing tools is typically required. Exceptional self-motivation, digital communication, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for remote collaboration and client engagement. These abilities are essential for driving business growth, managing remote operations efficiently, and delivering competitive services in a dynamic industry.

What are some unique challenges of working at a remote real estate startup, and how can I prepare for them?

Working at a remote real estate startup often means adapting to fast-paced changes, balancing independent work with frequent virtual collaboration, and managing varying time zones among team members. You’ll need to be proactive in communication, comfortable with digital tools for property management and sales, and ready to take on multiple roles as the company grows. Preparing by familiarizing yourself with real estate technology platforms and developing strong self-management habits can help you thrive in this dynamic environment.

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Director of Business Development, Multifamily

PeakMade Real Estate

Chicago, IL • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

The Director of Business Development, Multifamily is a highly proactive business development professional responsible for creating new relationships and generating new third-party multifamily management opportunities for PeakMade Real Estate. This is a true hunter role focused on prospecting, opening doors, and converting owners, developers, investors, lenders, and capital partners into PeakMade clients.
Success in this position comes from creating opportunities-not inheriting them.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating opportunities where none previously existed. The successful candidate is energized by prospecting, making introductions, uncovering ownership changes, and building relationships with decision makers. They are naturally curious, resourceful, persistent, and do not wait for opportunities to come to them.

Key Responsibilities:

Prospecting & Business Development

  • Build new relationships with multifamily owners, developers, investors, lenders and capital partners.
  • Consistently generate qualified meetings through proactive outreach.
  • Develop opportunities through cold outreach, referrals, networking, market research and strategic introductions.
  • Maintain an active pipeline from first contact through contract execution.
  • Demonstrate urgency and initiative by independently identifying opportunities and taking action without waiting for direction.
  • Partner with executive leadership to execute PeakMade's long-term growth strategy.

Client Relationships & Industry Presence

  • Build trusted relationships that result in new business opportunities.
  • Represent PeakMade as a best-in-class multifamily operating partner.
  • Leverage conferences, industry organizations and networking events to create new business opportunities before, during and after each event.
  • Stay current on market trends, ownership changes and the competitive landscape.

Proposals & Contracts

  • Coordinate proposal and RFP responses with internal teams.
  • Present PeakMade's capabilities to prospective clients.
  • Participate in management agreement negotiations.

Internal Collaboration

  • Coordinate with operations, marketing and executive leadership to position PeakMade for success during pursuits.
  • Lead client strategy throughout the sales process.
  • Participate in property due diligence, site visits and consulting assignments supporting new business pursuits.

What Success Looks Like:

  • Consistent creation and closing of new multifamily management opportunities.
  • A proactive and continuously growing pipeline of qualified prospects.
  • Trusted relationships with owners, investors and capital partners.
  • Increased visibility of PeakMade as a preferred third-party multifamily management company.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of successful business development experience within third-party multifamily property management, multifamily ownership, investment sales, development or a closely related commercial real estate field.
  • Demonstrated ability to create opportunities through proactive prospecting and relationship development rather than relying primarily on inbound leads.
  • Comfortable making cold calls, initiating conversations with senior executives and building relationships from the ground up.
  • Experience leading proposals, RFPs and client presentations.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and Word.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
  • Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency, ownership and accountability.
  • Ability to travel frequently and represent PeakMade professionally.
  • Position is remote with preference for candidates in the Midwest or Eastern United States.

Why This Role at PeakMade:

  • Direct influence on the company's growth strategy.
  • Significant exposure to executive leadership.
  • Opportunity to help shape and expand a growing third-party multifamily management platform.
  • Performance-driven environment with meaningful long-term career growth.

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