Job Posting End Date
04-27-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for the leasing, maintenance, inspection and utilization of Company owned property realizing the maximum return for the organization. Charged with acquiring real estate required for Company operations and disposing of real estate not required for Company operations. Assist in training other Real Estate Agents.
Job Description
NOTE: This position will be filled at the experience and salary grade level commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate as compared to the minimum requirements stated below.
Real Estate Agent Sr
Real Estate Agent Lead
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
The real estate agent will be required to travel as needed in the general area (DeSoto Parish).
Travel activities vary from visiting landowners/leaseholders to courthouse research.
Company vehicle will be available as needed.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Negotiate and handle details in connection with leases, both surface and mineral, on Company owned real estate.
Assist in the review and analysis of real estate documents, including oil and gas leases, while determining key provisions, obligations and ownership in order to realize maximum return.
Conduct inventories and inspections of properties to determine condition of buildings and lands and arrange for maintenance as required.
Negotiate for the sale of Company owned real estate and prepare contracts and other legal documents in connection with the completion of approved sales of real estate.
Negotiate with property owners on real estate desired to be purchased by the Company and secure option agreements.
Prepare deeds, affidavits and other legal documents as required to facilitate clearing title and completing acquisition.
Consult with attorneys, title examiners and AEP Legal department on legal and technical work pertaining to real estate matters as assigned.
Negotiate with property owners for real estate desired to be leased by the Company and in the handling of details in connection with completion of approved leases.
Negotiate easements from the Company to others for various @types of rights on Company owned real estate and handle details in connection with completion of approved easements.
Negotiate and settle damages to non-owned properties caused by Company construction and operations.
Conduct negotiations with various governmental authorities in connection with the closing, relocation, or vacation of public roads, the relocation or removal of the facilities of others on Company owned lands, or the re-zoning of property in order to facilitate Company projects.
Develop and maintain good relationships with Federal, State, Municipal and other local government agencies and the general public.
Maintain contacts with real estate personnel in the various geographic areas to keep abreast of current area marketing conditions.
Work with the Records Group on preparing new/maintaining current property files, records, exhibits, progress reports and other regulatory reports on all company owned land and land rights.
Review invoices for payments of expenses incurred in the acquisition of land and land rights involving all facilities such as, but not limited to: contractual obligations for the purchase of options, contracts, easements, attorney fees, survey fees, environmental fees, outside appraisal services, and contractor invoices which may include improvements or demolition.
Consult with Real Estate Asset Management team on real estate issues and attend project meetings as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Real Estate Agent Sr (Salary Grade 7)
Education: Associates degree in real estate, business, engineering, paralegal or related field; (Or) Paralegal certification, appraiser/assessor certification or real estate broker; (Or) High School Diploma/GED with two (2) years experience in real estate-related activities.
Experience: In addition to education requirement, six (6) years experience in the acquisition of property or right of ways, management of rental properties, real estate sales, appraisal/assessor work, and a combination of these activities or other real estate function in addition to any experience indicated above.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid drivers license.
Real Estate Agent Lead (Salary Grade 8)
Education: Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, engineering, paralegal; or related field; (Or) Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, paralegal or related field; (Or) Paralegal certification, appraiser/assessor certification or real estate broker with two years experience in real estate-related activities; (Or) High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years experience in real estate-related activities.
Experience: In addition to education requirement, eight (8) years experience in the acquisition of property or right of ways, management of rental properties, real estate sales, appraisal/assessor work, and a combination of these activities or other real estate function in addition to any experience indicated above.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid drivers license.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid drivers license.
Travel required.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to draft real estate documents.
Good computer skills and knowledge of Excel and Word.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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