FirstKey Homes · 3 weeks ago
Transaction Coordinator
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFirstKey Homes is a company focused on property acquisitions and dispositions, and they are seeking a Transaction Coordinator to facilitate property closings across multiple markets. The role involves managing the end-to-end process for all properties under contract and ensuring compliance with documentation and transaction deadlines.
Property ManagementReal EstateRentalRental Property
Responsibilities
Develop a strong understanding of FirstKey Homes culture, goals, and initiatives
Develop a strong understanding of FirstKey Homes business operations of property acquisitions and dispositions
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all internal and external partners
Act as liaison between the company and the title company in the transaction
Manage end-to-end process for all properties under contract (purchase and sale); duties to include financial and legal matters, date management, and collection of all required transaction-related documents
Document all Earnest Money Deposits (EMD) requests and receipts
Update purchase records regarding date changes (EMD, Due Diligence, or Close of Escrow), purchase price adjustments, and all other amendments associated with the transaction
Review purchase and sale contracts for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to terms, including present information that is incorrect as well as obtaining missing documentation
Review closing packages and proactively manage all activities to ensure timely close on the designated closing date
Review covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&R) and other HOA documents for potential rental restrictions
Request and document confirmations for Purchase Funding (PF) wire payments. Responsible for making sure funding has taken place and closing out file
Complete closing checklist and provide disbursement approval for closing and request purchase funding
Coordinate closing activities with internal departments and external Local Operators and Title Companies
Coordinate and ensure the timely closing of the transaction
Operate across multiple platforms to monitor all transactions within scope of duty, resolving issues as they arise
This brief summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s manager at any time based upon Company need
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years working in residential real estate, mortgage processing/closing, or similar work experience in the real estate industry
Experience processing/reviewing mortgage and/or title documents
Must be an appointed Notary Public
Detailed oriented and can juggle multiple priorities
Understand the importance of transaction deadlines and work diligently to ensure transactions close on time
Experience with a CRM (e.g. Salesforce) and/or property management (e.g. Yardi) software
Clerical: Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures
Real Property Closing Procedures: Fundamental understanding of transaction management, title and escrow, file compliance, etc
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively
Flexibility: Fast pace and high growth require comfort with change
Tenacity: Inherent, relentless drive to produce exceptional results
Grittiness: Shows resolve in face of setbacks, willingly accepts challenging assignments, strength of character
Highly Detail-Oriented: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
Highly Dependable: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
Cooperation: Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
Adaptability/Flexibility: Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance or similar degree
Experience working in title, real estate, property and/or asset management, or similar industry
Experience working in a fast pace, high growth company
Company
FirstKey Homes
FirstKey Homes is a property management firm that offers rental home properties.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Colleen Keating
CEO
Teri Miller
Chief Financial Officer
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