Land Sales Real Estate Agent

Are you a professional real estate broker looking to advance your career in land sales? Are you a land management professional interested in a different work focus and the potential for increased income? We have an exciting opportunity for you! We're seeking a motivated Land Sales Real Estate Agent to join our dynamic team and act as an intermediary between sellers and buyers of acreage properties in Maine.

More about who we are

AFM Real Estate, is a subsidiary of American Forest Management Inc. (AFM).  AFM Real Estate has brokered over $5.4 billion in real estate transactions.  Its clients include private individuals, timber companies, large investment organizations, and Government Agencies. Transactions range in size from 20 acres to tens of thousands of acres. Agents are supported by the forestry professionals and resources of American Forest Management.

American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM).  Founded in 1966, AFM is a leading national forestry consulting firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company sustainably manages and provides timberland consulting and real estate services for privately owned timberland throughout the United States, Panama and Costa Rica, AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services. Our small regionally dispersed offices allow us to provide individualized services, and our large overall size allows us to coordinate teams of foresters and technical specialists for large, complex jobs.

AFM’s team of professionals is focused on meeting client needs by providing a complete range of forestry services including land and wildlife management, land sale and acquisition services, forest inventory and design, growth and yield modeling, cash flow projections, environmental and farmland services, appraisal, forest resource data management and harvest scheduling.

 Location:

• Milford, Maine office
• Working remotely is expected
• Working location: Eastern and Northern Maine

License:

• Real Estate License in Maine

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prospect for new listings regularly with an emphasis on non-industrial private forest land owners (NIPF)
• Provide guidance and assist sellers/buyers in marketing/purchasing recreational, timberland and agricultural property.
• Determine clients' needs and financial abilities to propose suitable solutions.
• Maintain membership in the Maine MLS.
• Act as an intermediary in negotiation processes.
• Consult on market conditions, pricing, lending practices, land use regulations, and value-added opportunities.
• Perform comparative market analyses/broker price opinions.
• Display and market acreage properties to potential buyers.
• Prepare necessary paperwork (listing agreements, sale agreements, and relevant addendums and supplements, etc.).
• Maintain real estate files in compliance with State regulations and company policies.
• Update listings of available properties according to internal guidelines.
• Collaborate with appraisers, escrow companies, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Develop networks with brokers, attorneys, mortgage lenders, title and escrow officers, contractors, and other industry professionals.
• Demonstrate continued high-level sales success through effective marketing.

Required Qualifications

• Valid real estate Broker’s, Associate Brokers, or Sales Agent license.
• Excellent interpersonal, sales, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and county land record system searches.
• Capability to work full-time as an independent contractor. (Requires a 1099)
• Financial readiness to operate in a commission-only structure.
• Soft Skills: Communication, Interpersonal, Negotiation, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Patience, Attention to Detail, Integrity and Ethics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in land-focused real estate or a related field.
• 3 years of sales experience and/or professional related field experience.
• Knowledgeable in rural real estate aspects such as timber, forestry, agriculture, recreation, wildlife habitat, hunting, minerals, soils, conservation, and other land use attributes.
• Ability to learn internal GIS mapping systems.

Benefits:

• This is a commission based, independent contractor position.
• Unlimited earning potential.
• Dedicated in-house expansive marketing support.
• Access to a professional network through American Forest Management.
• Skill development and training programs.
• Established national brand and existing relationships with major acreage property owners.

Covered Expenses:

• Corporate marketing
• Listing and marketing expenses
• DocuSign transaction management and e-signature software.
• Land Id Subscription (GIS mapping software)
• Proprietary Comparable Sales Database
• Administrative assistance
• Errors and Omissions Insurance
• Customer Relationship Management software

Work Environment

Join our team and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment that values innovation, integrity, and professional growth. At American Forest Management, we foster a culture of teamwork and open communication, where every team member’s contribution is recognized and valued.

Take your real estate career to new heights. Apply today and become part of a national network of land professionals with unparalleled support and unlimited growth potential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.