Essex Realty Group, Inc. (Essex) is a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in multifamily investment sales valued between $1 million and $20 million. Our company, located on the North Side of Chicago, is consistently recognized as the top mid-market firm in the Chicagoland area. We exist to help bring people together through real estate, and our mission is to do so with a strong sense of positivity, integrity, and sincerity.
The Job – Associate/AnalystAn applicant will be expected to perform a variety of daily tasks which can include but are not limited to:• Creating marketing materials for email campaigns, newsletters, and mailers• Underwriting and financial analysis of investment properties• Create client deliverables such as property valuations and marketing packages• Drafting various real estate contracts and listings agreements, personal letters, and other forms• Catalogue and track comparable property sales, active listings, and historical sales data2718 W. Roscoe St., Ste 100A, Chicago, IL 60618 773.305.4900 www.essexrealtygroup.com• Managing collection and assembly of due diligence materials for real estate transactions• Maintaining our extensive client/property database• Conducting market research for apartment rent and sale comparables• Attending building inspections/walkthroughs Qualities for SuccessThe ideal applicant will have a natural passion for real estate as well as the desire to expand one’s knowledge in the industry. Additionally, this person will be task and process oriented, possess strong internet research skills, exhibit an analytical approach to problems, and have the capacity to manage the needs of three full-time brokers. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required, and experience with Salesforce is a plus.Those most attracted to our company value a small business culture which promotes a genuine comradery, friendship, and work ethic. Everyone at the company is a member of the ‘Essex family’, and our excellent employee retention serves as proof of our company values. This is a full-time position and while standard business hours are required, the nature of our business lends itself to a certain level of elasticity.
Illinois
Median pay: $59K/yr
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