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Real Estate Operations jobs span asset management, property administration, transaction coordination, and facilities oversight. F-1 OPT students typically qualify under business, finance, or real estate degree programs. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to build a track record in a full deal cycle, making you a competitive candidate for operations-focused teams.
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Your Opportunity:
You have the opportunity to be surrounded by, learn from and grow with the top 1% of real estate professionals in North America. Come grow with us as our Operations Coordinator. We have a proven path and will provide you with the models, systems, tools, coaching, training, and accountability that ensure success. Show up with the will and commitment to succeed. In addition to creating a limitless growth path for your career, you also can earn opportunities for revenue share, growth share, vesting, investing, and earning an opportunity to become a part of our consulting team.
Who Develops You: Team Operator
What You’re Great At:
You are an organized, methodical, and driven professional with a servant leader's heart. Systems are your jam -- creating them, implementing them, refining them. Your attention to detail is unsurpassed and you thrive on your high standards, quality of work, and your ability to serve others. You are an empire protector focused on protecting the time and resources of yourself and the rest of the team.
What You’ll Do:
- Build, implement, maintain, and OWN all systems for delivering excellent internal and external customer service, internal communication, team calendar, company social media presence internally and externally, office management, client care systems, team retention and recognition including events, and referrals.
- Support the team growth efforts through posting recruiting ads, calling agent recruits, and scheduling appointments for Team Operator.
- Create and own systems for maintaining integrity of the database, including holding agents accountable to activities.
- Own the agent onboarding process, including holding trainings in person and virtually.
- Follow the systems for our productivity rhythms to ensure agent productivity.
- Plan and execute a minimum of 3 events per year for clients that are done at a high level to drive business referrals.
- Ensure all team receipts are obtained and submit to the finance team, when reports are generated, take ownership of finding opportunities to reduce expenses.
- Create and maintain the team’s operations manual that documents all systems and standards that are not able to exist within our technology leverage, Brivity.
- Keep the team leader informed of any challenges that arise and bring potential solutions.
- Commit to weekly 1:1 coaching sessions, PLACE trainings, and Brivity trainings.
- Complete the listing launch and contract to close process for all transactions.
- Provide a world-class experience for clients through phone and email on behalf of the team through contract and beyond.
- Enter listing data, descriptions, and pictures into MLS.
- Coordinate photography, staging, sign installation, and other listing launch functions.
- Act as the liaison between real estate agents, clients, attorneys, escrow companies, and mortgage brokers.
- Read all aspects of contracts in order to execute obligations and to maintain accurate and compliant transaction files (inspection reports, receipts, bills, etc.)
- Create timelines and follow-up processes/check-ins with agents to ensure all transaction deadlines are met resulting in a timely closing.
- Generate reviews and referrals from clients during and after the transaction.
- Assist in management of REO listings, communications with Asset Managers and vendors.
Skills and Character Necessary:
- Notice and take pride in the details
- Team player
- Proven ability to lead yourself and others with conviction
- Self-motivated
- Owning projects once asked to do them and following up with status updates
- Ability and desire to focus on one task for at least an hour during time blocks
- Positive and direct communication, both written and verbal
- Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking daily
- Have a “do whatever it takes” mentality
- Follow a current process as well as improving them and create new processes
- Learning-based and growth-minded
- Proactive vs. reactive
- Impeccably organized
- Knowledge of basic office suite software and calendaring systems
- Excellent time management skills
- Concerned about doing things the right way
- Calm and motivated under pressure
- Have patience with a high volume, detailed role
- Use social media for the benefit of the company as an ambassador
- Flexible
Required Background:
Requires a prior work history that demonstrates the ability to plug into and improve existing systems and provide an enthusiastic level of support to a team.
1+ years experience in an operations/administrative role.
Other Details:
- Compensation depending on experience, ranges from $55,000-$65,000/year.
- We have an in-house work model with flexibility for an occasional work from home day and vacation planning. Occasional evenings and weekends will be required.
- We are excited to meet the person(s) that truly believe they could be a match!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in an administrative or operations role?
- Do you have any experience in the real estate industry?
Work Location: In person
Real Estate Operations Coordinator
Your Opportunity:
You have the opportunity to be surrounded by, learn from and grow with the top 1% of real estate professionals in North America. Come grow with us as our Operations Coordinator. We have a proven path and will provide you with the models, systems, tools, coaching, training, and accountability that ensure success. Show up with the will and commitment to succeed. In addition to creating a limitless growth path for your career, you also can earn opportunities for revenue share, growth share, vesting, investing, and earning an opportunity to become a part of our consulting team.
Who Develops You: Team Operator
What You’re Great At:
You are an organized, methodical, and driven professional with a servant leader's heart. Systems are your jam -- creating them, implementing them, refining them. Your attention to detail is unsurpassed and you thrive on your high standards, quality of work, and your ability to serve others. You are an empire protector focused on protecting the time and resources of yourself and the rest of the team.
What You’ll Do:
- Build, implement, maintain, and OWN all systems for delivering excellent internal and external customer service, internal communication, team calendar, company social media presence internally and externally, office management, client care systems, team retention and recognition including events, and referrals.
- Support the team growth efforts through posting recruiting ads, calling agent recruits, and scheduling appointments for Team Operator.
- Create and own systems for maintaining integrity of the database, including holding agents accountable to activities.
- Own the agent onboarding process, including holding trainings in person and virtually.
- Follow the systems for our productivity rhythms to ensure agent productivity.
- Plan and execute a minimum of 3 events per year for clients that are done at a high level to drive business referrals.
- Ensure all team receipts are obtained and submit to the finance team, when reports are generated, take ownership of finding opportunities to reduce expenses.
- Create and maintain the team’s operations manual that documents all systems and standards that are not able to exist within our technology leverage, Brivity.
- Keep the team leader informed of any challenges that arise and bring potential solutions.
- Commit to weekly 1:1 coaching sessions, PLACE trainings, and Brivity trainings.
- Complete the listing launch and contract to close process for all transactions.
- Provide a world-class experience for clients through phone and email on behalf of the team through contract and beyond.
- Enter listing data, descriptions, and pictures into MLS.
- Coordinate photography, staging, sign installation, and other listing launch functions.
- Act as the liaison between real estate agents, clients, attorneys, escrow companies, and mortgage brokers.
- Read all aspects of contracts in order to execute obligations and to maintain accurate and compliant transaction files (inspection reports, receipts, bills, etc.)
- Create timelines and follow-up processes/check-ins with agents to ensure all transaction deadlines are met resulting in a timely closing.
- Generate reviews and referrals from clients during and after the transaction.
- Assist in management of REO listings, communications with Asset Managers and vendors.
Skills and Character Necessary:
- Notice and take pride in the details
- Team player
- Proven ability to lead yourself and others with conviction
- Self-motivated
- Owning projects once asked to do them and following up with status updates
- Ability and desire to focus on one task for at least an hour during time blocks
- Positive and direct communication, both written and verbal
- Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking daily
- Have a “do whatever it takes” mentality
- Follow a current process as well as improving them and create new processes
- Learning-based and growth-minded
- Proactive vs. reactive
- Impeccably organized
- Knowledge of basic office suite software and calendaring systems
- Excellent time management skills
- Concerned about doing things the right way
- Calm and motivated under pressure
- Have patience with a high volume, detailed role
- Use social media for the benefit of the company as an ambassador
- Flexible
Required Background:
Requires a prior work history that demonstrates the ability to plug into and improve existing systems and provide an enthusiastic level of support to a team.
1+ years experience in an operations/administrative role.
Other Details:
- Compensation depending on experience, ranges from $55,000-$65,000/year.
- We have an in-house work model with flexibility for an occasional work from home day and vacation planning. Occasional evenings and weekends will be required.
- We are excited to meet the person(s) that truly believe they could be a match!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in an administrative or operations role?
- Do you have any experience in the real estate industry?
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Real Estate Operations
Target property management companies and REITs
Large REITs and national property management firms run structured operations teams with defined roles. These organizations are more familiar with OPT work authorization than smaller independent brokerages, making them more likely to onboard international candidates without hesitation.
Connect your degree to the operations function
Real estate operations roles often require a business, finance, or urban planning degree. In your application materials, explicitly connect your coursework to the operational responsibilities in the job description so hiring managers can confirm your OPT eligibility at a glance.
Apply early if you need STEM OPT extension
If your degree is in a STEM-designated program like data analytics or construction management, file your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. This gives you 24 additional months and significantly strengthens your case for H-1B visa sponsorship.
Highlight transaction coordination and systems experience
Real estate operations teams value candidates who know property management software, lease administration systems, or CRM tools. Demonstrating hands-on experience with these platforms shows you can contribute immediately, which reduces the perceived risk of sponsoring an OPT employee.
Research employer H-1B filing history before applying
Employers who have filed H-1B petitions for operations or finance roles in the past are meaningfully more likely to sponsor again. Reviewing OFLC disclosure data helps you prioritize companies with a proven track record before you invest time in their application process.
Disclose your OPT status at the right stage
Wait until you have a phone screen or first-round interview before disclosing OPT status. By that point the employer has already seen value in your application. Frame it factually: you have work authorization now and will need sponsorship before your OPT window closes.
Real Estate Operations OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Real Estate Operations roles qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, if your degree aligns with the role. Real estate operations positions typically fall under business administration, finance, urban planning, or construction management programs. USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and your job duties, so roles focused on asset management, lease administration, or financial reporting are strong fits for business and finance graduates.
Can I qualify for a STEM OPT extension working in real estate operations?
It depends on your degree program's CIP code. Degrees in data analytics, construction management technology, or certain urban systems programs carry STEM designation and qualify you for a 24-month extension beyond your initial 12 months. A general business or real estate degree typically does not qualify. Confirm your program's designation with your Designated School Official before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Real Estate Operations employers who sponsor OPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate to filter real estate operations listings by sponsorship willingness. Larger REITs, institutional asset managers, and national property management firms are your best targets because they have established HR processes and a track record of hiring international employees. Smaller owner-operator shops often lack the infrastructure to process OPT and subsequent sponsorship efficiently.
What happens to my OPT if I transition from one real estate operations role to another?
You can change employers on OPT as long as your new role is directly related to your degree program. You are not required to notify USCIS before starting, but you must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days. There is no grace period between jobs if you are on standard OPT, so plan your transition carefully to avoid any gap in authorized employment.
Will real estate operations experience help with future H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Real estate operations roles at companies that manage institutional assets often qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules, particularly when the position requires a finance, business, or engineering degree. Building documented experience in financial analysis, contract administration, or systems management during OPT strengthens the case that the role meets the specialty occupation threshold when your employer files the petition.