Showing posts with label Seattle real estate brokerage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Seattle real estate brokerage. Show all posts

Monday, September 5, 2016

Part-Time Position

Happy Labor Day! Here is a very part-time position in real estate that may appeal to novice investors:

SEATTLE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT BROKERAGE LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Initially, just one day per week. 

Ideal candidate will be a highly-organized assistant with an ability to implement time-saving systems, and with an interest in real estate. Must be professional, dependable, well-organized, and tidy, with a desire to grow within a real estate investment firm.

Core Responsibilities:
Office Tasks:
         Inputting data, simple bookkeeping, paying bills and filing as needed
         Answer phones, respond to calls and emails about properties as needed
         Complete forms, addenda, checklists required, managing all files
         Forecast & develop any needed assistance, systems & structures for office efficiency
         Troubleshoot technological issues (phone, printer, computer)

Assistance with Property Management:
Property management duties as needed, including
         Install and remove lockboxes on rental and for sale properties, inform broker/office of lockbox codes, and input information into computer
         Install and remove for rent/for sale/open house signs and riders
         Photocopy and prepare feature sheets for rentals and for sale properties; place on site as needed
         Pick up, drop off and copy house keys
         Photocopying, faxing, scanning, or visiting printer for needed copies
         Taking photos and measurements of listed properties for sale or for rent
         Hosting open houses and showings on occasional evening and weekend dates
         Doing move-in or move-out inspections with tenants
         Checking tenant references as needed

Marketing:
         Assistance with campaign mailings and updating mailing lists

Errands:
         Check mail at post office box, buy postage as needed
         Make deliveries as needed

Fundamental Requirements:
** Initially +/-8 Hours per week, with option to expand as firm grows
** Must have reliable transportation w/insurance
** office experience
**Computer savvy in Microsoft (WORD, Excel, Power Point), record keeping, financial reports; knowledge of QuickBooks would be helpful
**Good verbal and written English skills

Qualities:
         A positive attitude, dependability, reliability, trustworthy
         Good communication and people skills
         Able to organize work in an efficient manner with general supervision
         Solves problems and eliminates distractions so that Broker can focus on income-activity
         Service oriented, personable over the phone, problem solver, quick learner
You must be extremely organized and possess good computer skills, good people skills, and an interest in real estate. Future growth may allow for additional hours, additional positions, or job-sharing.

Work can be performed at flexible hours, under general supervision, from broker’s home office located in the Leschi neighborhood of Seattle, with a half-hour lunch break provided by employer. Additional hours may be performed as needed outside the office.

Compensation:
Minimum hourly wage. Negotiable DOE
To Apply:
1. Respond with resume and the following items:
2. Provide a minimum of 3 references if not included in resume
3. Visit
http://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/ and take the assessment. Save the PDF files at the end.
4. Send Resume, Reference List and PDF files of DISC assessment results

NO LATER than 5pm, Friday September 9th. Resumes will be reviewed and interviews scheduled immediately.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

What is a Buyer's Agent?

The Law of Real Estate Agency is required to be given to a client, prior to signing any real estate documents. It describes the client's legal rights in dealing with a real estate broker. It defines a "Buyer's Agent" as meaning a licensee who has entered into an agency relationship with only the buyer in a real estate transaction. An "agency relationship" is created by written agreement relating to the performance of real estate brokerage services to a client.

A licensee owes to all parties to this agency relationship, the following duties, which may not be waived:
(a) To exercise reasonable skill and care;
(b) To deal honestly and in good faith;
(c) To present all written offers, written notices
and other written communications to and from
either party in a timely manner;
(d) To disclose all existing material facts known by
the licensee and not apparent or readily
ascertainable to a party;
(e) To account in a timely manner for all money
and property received from or on behalf of either
party.

I am a residential and commercial investor myself who often works as a Buyer's Agent. The Buyer's Agency Agreement is used as the written contract between my brokerage and my buyer clients. It means that I work for them and for their interests, rather than for the Seller's interests. My job is to protect the Buyer's interest in a transaction, to maintain confidentiality about their financial situation, and to try to get them the best property that meets their needs at the lowest price.

I have marketed residential properties for Tenants In Common or fractionalized ownership, as well as investing in multi-unit rental properties. One of my specialties is short-term furnished room rentals, which basically turns a rental house into a multi-unit income-generator. I am also active with the local real estate investors association, and enjoy working with other investors. 

I specialize in the Seattle area, and I am a Zillow premier agent, which gives me access to many real estate resources. This benefits both my listing and buying clients, by increasing exposure through more effective marketing.

When I work with a new buyer client, I plan to meet to learn more about what the client wants from the real estate they hope to buy. We can develop a specific list of buying criteria in order to set up an automated search for them. We can discuss market opportunities, and start identifying properties that might work for them. I have my laptop with me, so we can set up a real-time search.

If clients are working with a lender now, I ask them to bring any pre-approval letters. And if they will be a cash buyer, just be advised that a seller will want to see proof of funds. If clients need referrals to any lenders, I am happy to make recommendations.

If you or someone you know is thinking about buying real estate in the Seattle market, please contact me at HomeLandInvestment@gmail.com. I can refer buyers to excellent buyers agents in markets outside of Seattle as well. Please feel free to contact me at HomeLandInvestment@gmail.com or by calling my recorded real estate hotline at 888-621-4999.

Happy Investing!