Commercial Real Estate Broker - Investment Sales

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Chicago Metropolitan Area - Chicago, IL

Job Category

Sales

With a stellar reputation for over 35 years, Friedman Real Estate is one of the largest privately owned full-service real estate firms in the U.S. Our brokerage group is rapidly expanding our unique and highly mobile full-service platform in the Chicago area markets. We are seeking commercial investment sale brokers who are looking to provide their clients with tools, technology, marketing, and resources comparable to the large national platforms, but in a nimbler and more entrepreneurial environment with a highly competitive split program.

Friedman also manages over 18M square feet of commercial property, as well as 16,000 multi-family units across the country. The deep operational experience of our professional management team proves very valuable to Friedman brokers looking to help their clients navigate complex transactions. Friedman brokers can earn referrals for introducing new commercial and multi-family property management clients.

Compensation is commission-based with unlimited opportunity to succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Canvass prospective clients and leads through a variety of approaches.

• Arrange meetings and calls with prospective clients.

• Implement strategies set forth by team leader.

• Gather relevant market data and prepare market surveys and/or marketing material.

• Network with other brokers to promote and ultimately sell exclusively represented sites.

• Schedule and conduct site tours.

• Accompany and assist brokers at client meetings.

  Qualifications:

• College degree required.

• State of Illinois Real Estate Salesperson’s License, or the ability to procure a license through education and testing.

• Real Estate or other sales experience.

• Knowledge of relevant real estate, brokerage, ethical, and other rules.

• Professional presence, with the ability to build strong client relationships.

• Thrive in a competitive entrepreneurial environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Analytical and creative problem-solving ability.

• Reliable and self-sufficient self-starter.

• Strong proficiency with entire Microsoft Office Suite

  We provide:

• A high-spec Surface Laptop connecting securely through our state-of-the-art tech platform

• Cloud based file storage for secure access to deal documents anytime/anywhere

• Custom designed Microsoft Dynamics CRM system (Friedman D365) allowing you to manage your leads, opportunities, and transactions from start to finish from desktop to mobile

• In-house, remotely accessible and highly talented Admin, Graphic Design, and Marketing support staff

• In-house Analyst team to assist with underwriting for BOV/BPOs and OMs

• Full back-office transaction invoicing, deal management, and accounting

• Legal/compliance department for brokerage agreements and state licensing compliance

• A strong national network of institutional relationships

• Licensed in 17 states and growing

• Corporate lead generation & referrals

• Robust corporate and individual broker print, digital and social media marketing campaigns to support your business

• In-house research for ownership, buyer, tenant, and landlord contact information

• Access to commercial real estate software including Costar, Crexi, Ten-X, Trepp, MyFirstAm, and a myriad of other tools.

• Capital markets division – debt sourcing

• Construction, design, and space planning division

• Annual match funds to be used for qualifying business expenses

  Friedman Real Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran's status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

  Want to learn more about the Brokerage Team? Check out their LinkedIn profiles below!

David Friedman – President & CEO (https://www.linkedin.com/in/friedmanrealestate/)

Andrew Ledger – Senior Managing Director, Brokerage Services

We Are Friedman Real Estate

We are Friedman Real Estate__

As one of the largest privately held full-service commercial real estate organizations in the nation, Friedman Real Estate provides clients with a single point of contact for the full range of Advisory, Property Management, Multi-Family, Brokerage, Financial, and Construction services that it offers.

Friedman manages more than 200 commercial properties encompassing more than 18 million SF and more than 15,000 apartment homes throughout the United States. Friedman’s brokerage team has over 600 current listings with more than $22.5 billion in closed transactions. As owners and managers of commercial property for over 35 years, Friedman understands what it takes to achieve results that maximize their clients’ objectives

Recognized as one of Detroit Free Press’s Top Workplaces

Friedman Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees consisting of:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plans

• Delta Dental

• Vision

• Pet Insurance

• Company paid life insurance along with life insurance buyup

• 401(k) Match

• Company paid Long Term Disability after 2 years of service

  Fried man Perks

• Continuing education reimbursement benefits

• Referral bonuses for new employees and new business

• Charitable activities that give back to our communities

• Recognition program

• Three tier PTO plan

• Paid Parental Leave

• Training seminars for leadership and professional development

• Employee activities planned throughout the year: such as BBQ’s, holiday parties, frozen yogurt, food trucks, happy hour, contests, and more!

• Friedman Swag