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Administrative Assistant

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In-Office
Barrington, IL, USA
40K-45K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Barrington, IL, USA
40K-45K Annually
Entry level
Provides administrative and transaction support to real estate sales professionals. Responsibilities include compiling and verifying property transaction files, maintaining Dotloop records, coordinating documents and agreements, preparing packets, managing mail and courier items, answering phones, greeting customers, supporting office operations, pulling reports, entering data, and assisting with IT and technology needs.
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About Baird & Warner Real Estate

Over the last decade, Baird & Warner was named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace ten times in a row. But we didn’t get there by accident — behind every great company is a culture created by the professionals who work there. Throughout our rich history, one thing has remained true: we believe that when you give people the support they need, amazing things can happen. That’s why at Baird & Warner we empower you to be independent, to grow in your career, to do the right thing by your colleagues and your community, and to have a true work/life balance. We truly care about making our team feel part of something bigger by sharing a single purpose — making it easier for homebuyers and sellers to realize their real estate dreams.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic, administrative assistant to join our team supporting Real Estate Sales Professionals at our Barrington office at 754 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL 60010.

This is a full-time, on-site position with expected hours M-F 8:30am-5pm (not a remote position).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Compile property transaction files for contracts and verify the information.
  • Maintain paperless files with dot loop for all transactions through close.
  • Obtain missing information as required and follow through with all parties
  • Compile packets, recruiting, listing, buyer and rental, and maintain online file flow and marketing materials
  • Answer phones.
  • Open and distribute daily courier items.
  • Distribute and prepare incoming and outgoing mail.
  • General office support functions including greeting customers and maintaining office appearance, opening and closing.
  • Pull reports as directed by sales manager, staff and agents
  • Process and monitor marketing agreements from inception to close.
  • Process buyer rep agreements.
  • Data entry.
  • IT/Tech support
Requirements:
  • Real estate knowledge is a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task & prioritize
  • Strong computer skills - including Google platform and Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Professional appearance
  • Proactive
Skills & Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Previous real estate experience preferred
  • Administrative assistant experience preferred.
Salary Range

$40,000-$45,000


Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, PTO, VTO

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