Real Estate Coordinator Jobs

Salary: $35.26 - $42.27 Hourly

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision performs real estate acquisition and assists with real estate property disposition services for the City of Des Moines in connection with a variety of acquisition, condemnation and relocation projects as a result of and in association with various private, public and commercial development projects. Performs directly related work as required.

Acceptable Experience And Training

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Graduation from High School or completion of GED, with additional study in real estate fundamentals; and
• Considerable experience in real estate sales, closing and title clearance; or

Required Special Qualifications

• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen;
• Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility;

Examples Of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Coordinates the preparation of cost estimates for property acquisition for project budgeting and coordinates the collection of information on relocation and demolition costs, solicits bids for appraising property, and provides technical assistance in selecting consultants;
• Consults with Legal Department to address and resolve issues involving the quality of title clearing of liens and judgements, on properties being acquired;
• Works with Relocation & Property Management staff to insure transition, including provisions for rental for short-term occupancy and payments for crop loss on agricultural land;
• Orders and reviews Certificates of Title, survey plats and other documents as required and reviews project concepts or construction drawings with Engineer or Project Manager;
• Maintains and organizes files on properties and tracks progress of transactions through the acquisition and disposition of property Insures transactions meet Federal audit standards for acquisition files;
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Provides technical assistance to Legal staff in condemnation proceedings, obtains and/or prepares deeds, abstracts, certificates of title, title clearance documents, Council roll calls, and other documentation;
• Prepares and Reviews project scheduling and provides estimated time frames for required property acquisition;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Consults with professionals both within City Departments and outside City government regarding property acquisition for public projects;
• Communicates proposed construction impacts to affected property owners;
• Coordinates preparation of documents to initiate property acquisition, requests environmental investigations as needed, studies appraisals performed by consultants, and submits appraisals to the proper officials for final review prior to making offers to purchase;
• Works with closing agents as necessary to complete required real estate transactions;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Consults with mortgage companies and the County Treasurer as needed to clear or resolve property title matters;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Prepares closing statements and orders final abstracts, coordinates preparation of final title opinion;
• Assist Relocation Agent as assigned;
• Assists in the issuance of notices to property owners Assists in training new personnel;
• Consults with property owners and their legal representatives to explain projects, presents offers and negotiates for the purchase of property;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification;

Closing Date/Time: 9/19/2023 4:00 PM Central