Contract Administrator - Real Estate

Chicago’s leading real estate brokerage firm is looking to add to its dynamic, growing team. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is self-motivated, and enjoys a high-energy, collaborative, fast-paced environment. To be successful, you will need to excel at multi-tasking, managing a challenging workload, and meeting quick deadlines.

The Contract Administrator is responsible for accurately managing purchase and lease transaction processing from the time a pending deal is signed until the deal closes and commissions are paid out. Also provides support to agents and office personnel. 

Job Duties:

· Key point of contact for real estate agents for any questions or issues related to pending and closed transactions

• Review and approve all necessary paperwork for each sale/rental transaction, provide feedback to agents regarding missing or incomplete documentation

• Accurately enter new deals into LoneWolf, the company’s accounting/operations system

• Process earnest money for real estate transactions; submit requests for earnest money disbursement and request wire payments to ensure timely transfer of funds to closings

• Accurately calculate the commissions due to the company

• Respond to all agent requests in a timely fashion

• Assist in the formulation and implementation of policies & procedures

*Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 ·Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Microsoft Office proficiency and Real Estate knowledge are a plus.

· Real Estate experience preferred but not required

· Experience in a stand-alone role a plus