Now Hiring - Jsm Living - Real Estate Acquisitions Coordinator in Champaign, IL

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JSM Living and our affiliated companies are market leaders in real estate development and property management, backed by over 50 years of success. As a family-owned, locally operated business, we offer a supportive, values-driven workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, take on new challenges, and contribute to a culture built on respect, integrity, and client focus. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated full time Real Estate Acquisitions Coordinator to support our acquisitions team in sourcing, evaluating, and acquiring real estate opportunities. * What you'll do The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the acquisition process, ensuring smooth transactions from initial lead intake through closing.** Responsibilities include: *Lead Management & Outreach: *Track and organize incoming acquisition leads from a variety of sources, including MLS listings, off-market outreach campaigns, wholesalers, and broker networks. * Due Diligence: Assist in collecting relevant due diligence materials for potential acquisitions, such as title documentation and zoning data. Maintain a due diligence tracker to ensure each file is complete and organized by deal and to help identify any areas that may require further review. * Market Research: Conduct research on neighborhoods, municipalities, and regional trends to support property valuation and investment decisions. * Communication & Coordination: Liaison between sellers, agents, title companies, attorneys, and internal teams to ensure clear and timely communication throughout the acquisition process. Prepare regular reports on lead performance, deal pipeline status, acquisition metrics, and market research findings. Support ad hoc reporting requests for leadership and cross-functional teams. * Documentation Management: Track and organize all documentation associated with acquisition deals, including Letters of Intent (LOIs), Purchase & Sale Agreements (PSAs), contract amendments, disclosures, and closing documents. * CRM & Data Entry: Maintain internal CRM systems and deal trackers with accurate and up-to-date information about properties, contacts, transaction status, and deadlines. Assist in entering new leads, tagging key attributes, and categorizing leads based on acquisition strategy. * Transaction Coordination: Oversee key steps in the transaction process from contract signing through closing. Ensure that all required documents are submitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. This is an on-site position based out of our Champaign, IL office. * What you'll bring * Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or another relevant field of study * 1-3 years of professional experience in real estate, acquisitions, or a related administrative/coordinator role * Familiarity with real estate terms, transaction processes, and property valuation methods * Proficient in Microsoft Office * Strong organizational and multitasking abilities * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset Compensation & Benefits * Starting salary - $50,000-$62,000 annually (full-time 40 hours/week) * Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance * Paid time off and holidays * Paid day off for your birthday * 401(k) with company match The salary range listed for this position represents the range of compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity. All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position. * The pay range for this role is:* 50,000 - 62,000 USD per year(616G ) Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year