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Real Estate Assistant
East Bay Area, CA (In-Office Field Work)
Part-Time | Real Estate Assistant | Starting at 25-30 hrs/week, $27/hr
We are a high-performing, community-driven real estate team based in Berkeley seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Real Estate Assistant to support both office management and active property listings.
This is not a desk-only role. It blends logistics, vendor coordination, marketing execution, property readiness, bookkeeping support, and client experience. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love keeping things organized, and take pride in flawless execution, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Office Support
- Support smooth day-to-day office operations, ensuring systems, supplies, and communications stay organized and efficient
- Oversee vendor relationships and coordinate office upkeep, including cleaners and service providers
- Provide light bookkeeping and administrative support
- Support internal team needs
Listing Support
- Prepare properties for market, broker tours, and open houses to ensure professional presentation
- Coordinate vendors, property access, compliance items, and on-site logistics
- Install and manage signage, lockboxes, alarms, and marketing materials
- Monitor properties during active marketing and escrow to ensure security, cleanliness, and readiness
- Support agents with property updates, documentation, and final close-out procedures
Who You Are
- Highly organized and systems-oriented
- Detail-obsessed (nothing slips through the cracks)
- Comfortable being in the field and lifting materials/signage as needed
- Clear communicator (written verbal)
- Calm under pressure
- Tech-comfortable
- Self-directed but collaborative
- Passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license reliable transportation
- Comfortable lifting signage and materials
- Available for occasional evening/weekend listing support
- Prior real estate experience preferred (but not required for the right candidate)
Compensation
- Starting at 25-30 hrs/week, $27/hr
- Opportunity for growth within operations and team leadership
- Collaborative, community-centered team culture
If you are someone who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and enjoys delivering a high-quality product, we would love to meet you.
To apply, please email your resume as a separate document and a brief note explaining why this role fits you to sales@kairealestate.com
Salary : $27 - $30