Real Estate Acquisitions Agent (Investment Properties) at Fair Trade Real Estate Real Estate Acquisitions Agent (Investment Properties) at Fair Trade Real Estate in Costa Mesa, California Posted in 2 days ago.

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full-time About the Company Fair Trade Real Estate | Southern CaliforniaExperienced Acquisitions Professionals Only | 2+ Years Preferred Fair Trade Real Estate is hiring an experienced Real Estate Acquisitions Agent to acquire residential investment properties throughout Southern California. This is not an entry-level real estate position. We're looking for a proven acquisitions professional who knows how to analyze opportunities, build relationships, negotiate effectively, make offers, and get properties under contract.

If you've already demonstrated that you can acquire real estate and want a platform that gives you the capital, technology, dispositions support, and infrastructure to produce at a higher level, we want to meet you. Why Fair Trade Real Estate? Fair Trade is a wholesale real estate brokerage built around execution, accountability, and high standards.

One of the biggest differences between Fair Trade and a traditional wholesale operation is simple: We concurrently close our acquisitions. You're not making offers hoping someone else will eventually fund the transaction.

Our acquisitions team has the confidence to negotiate aggressively and execute because the infrastructure to close is already behind you.

We provide:

EMD funding Purchase funding Experienced dispositions team Transaction and closing support Custom technology stack Established underwriting processes Proven acquisition systems Experienced leadership High standards and accountability We provide the platform. You bring the drive. About the Role The RoleAs a Real Estate Acquisitions Agent, you'll be responsible for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and securing residential investment opportunities.

You'll work with homeowners, real estate agents, wholesalers, investors, and other industry professionals to develop opportunities and convert them into acquisitions.

This is a production-focused role for someone who is comfortable taking ownership of their pipeline and transactions. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Be a great team member Analyze residential investment opportunities and determine acquisition pricing Build rapport and credibility with property owners and industry professionals Identify seller motivation and understand the circumstances behind each opportunity Present and negotiate purchase offers Confidently ask for the contract and move opportunities toward execution Maintain disciplined and persistent follow-up Manage an active acquisition pipeline Navigate inspections, renegotiations, and closing challenges Work closely with underwriting, transaction, and dispositions teams Take ownership of opportunities from initial conversation through acquisition Consistently meet measurable production expectations Qualifications Who We're Looking ForWe're looking for proven producers, not simply people interested in getting into real estate investing.

Strong candidates will typically have 2+ years of successful experience in one or more of the following: Wholesale real estate acquisitions Residential investment property acquisitions Fix-and-flip investing Off-market seller acquisitions High-volume residential real estate sales Institutional or professional SFR acquisitions Required Skills What Excellence Looks Like at Fair TradeWe value production over activity.

We're looking for someone who wants to be measured against a high standard and work alongside people who expect the same from themselves.

Successful acquisitions professionals here are: Competitive. Coachable. Disciplined. Accountable. Resourceful. You should be comfortable making decisions, negotiating difficult transactions, solving problems, receiving direct feedback, and being measured against results.

This isn't an environment for someone who needs constant supervision or is uncomfortable with accountability.

It is an opportunity for an experienced acquisitions professional who believes they can produce significantly more when backed by the right organization. What You Bring Experience. Judgment. Competitive drive. Accountability. We bring the capital, EMD funding, purchase funding, technology, underwriting infrastructure, transaction support, experienced dispositions team, and high standards.

You bring the ability to acquire great real estate.

Think You Can Perform at This Level? Apply with your resume and a brief description of your real estate acquisitions experience and production history. Be prepared to discuss the number of properties you've put under contract or closed, the markets you've worked in, and your personal role in those acquisitions.

You bring the drive. Be prepared to be challenged. Preferred Skills Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated history of getting residential investment properties under contract Strong negotiation and closing skills Understanding of residential investment underwriting Familiarity with ARV, renovation costs, comparable sales, and investor pricing Experience managing a high-volume acquisition pipeline Southern California real estate market knowledge California real estate license strongly preferred Strong CRM and pipeline management discipline Former college/professional athletes and prior military is a plus