What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right-of-Way Agent position at American Acquisition Group?
Job Overview
The Right of Way Agent plays a crucial role in facilitating the acquisition of land rights for various projects, ensuring compliance with legal standards and maintaining positive relationships with property owners. This position requires a blend of legal knowledge, customer service skills, and research capabilities to navigate the complexities of real estate law and title processing. Please note, this position will not be hired until January, 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough research on property titles and ownership to determine right of way requirements.
- Engage with property owners to discuss project needs, negotiate terms, and address any concerns.
- Prepare and review legal documents related to right of way acquisitions.
- Assistance in all marketing endeavors of the firm.
- Maintain accurate records of negotiations, agreements, and communications with stakeholders.
- Provide exceptional customer service throughout the acquisition process to ensure a smooth experience for property owners.
- Stay updated on relevant real estate laws and regulations to ensure compliance in all transactions.
Skills and Requirements
- Acquisition negotiations, closing, condemnation, relocation assistance and property management in compliance to State and Federal guidelines, most notably 49 CFR Part 24, the Uniform Relocation Act (abbr.) on district wide FDOT projects, as assigned by FDOT management. This duty will also include any and all projects undertaken by the firm in the State of Florida, as required.
- Florida Real Estate License and Notary Public is required.
- Experience in a law office environment is highly beneficial.
- Timely and accurately maintain all required information in the Right of Way Management System (RWMS).
- Excellent customer service skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong research abilities to gather necessary information for property assessments.
- Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.