Transaction Coordinator - Real Estate Operations; Remote
South Africa
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Administrative/Clerical
Business Administration -
Real Estate/Property
Business Administration, Real Estate Office Manager
Transaction Coordinator (Real Estate Operations)
Location: Remote, Offshore (LATAM or South Africa Preferred)
Type: Full-Time
Scaling the Acquisition Machine
Our client operates a fast-growing real estate investment franchise focused on acquiring, renovating, and reselling or holding residential properties. As the business scales toward ambitious growth goals, our client is seeking a highly organized Transaction Coordinator to own the administrative backend of real estate operations.
Your mission is to eliminate “time-suckers” and paperwork bottlenecks for the ownership team. You will manage acquisition logistics, contract administration, and property-related coordination across multiple counties. This is a non-client-facing, backend office role requiring precision, accountability, and a strong understanding of the real estate transaction lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities I. Transaction & Contract ManagementContract Administration: Prepare and complete real estate contracts and addenda based on agreed terms; ensure accuracy and timely distribution to all relevant parties.
Loan Initiation: Facilitate and initiate loan applications for new acquisitions by gathering required property and financial documentation.
CRM Hygiene: Maintain and update the acquisition CRM with detailed notes, property data, and progress statuses (non-client facing).
Information Flow: Act as the central hub for coordinating information between ownership, legal teams, and title companies to ensure smooth closings.
Utility Management: Apply for and set up utilities (water, electricity, gas) for newly acquired properties; manage transfers or cancellations upon resale.
Insurance Coordination: Apply for and maintain insurance policies across the property portfolio.
Government Liaison: Communicate with local city and county offices to resolve property-related issues and obtain permit or zoning information.
Payment Management: Track and manage timely payments for property taxes, utilities, and other recurring property-related expenses.
Bookkeeping Liaison: Forward invoices, receipts, and financial documentation to the company bookkeeper to support accurate financial reporting.
Lead Generation Support: Proactively identify and manage new lead sources through FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests and public record data mining.
Skills & Qualifications
Experience: Prior experience in a real estate administrative or Transaction Coordinator role strongly preferred.
Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with CRM systems, Google Workspace, and digital contract platforms (e.g., Docu Sign, Dotloop).
Organizational Excellence: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple properties across different counties simultaneously.
Communication: Strong written English skills for professional internal coordination and interaction with local government offices.
Self-Directed: Able to follow established processes while proactively identifying opportunities to streamline administrative work.
Fully remote, offshore position
Open to candidates based in LATAM or South Africa
Role supports a lean ownership team, providing administrative support across acquisition, construction, and finance functions
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