Transaction Specialist, Commissions

Serhant
East Coast, US
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with real estate transaction experience who can independently manage compliance and commission workflows.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-5 years of real estate transaction processing experience and strong compliance knowledge
    — “3-5 years of experience processing real estate transactions.”
  • Individuals who have worked in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, New England, and Virginia real estate markets
    — “Experience with real estate transactions in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, New England, and Virginia”
  • Proficient users of SkySlope and Total Brokerage platforms who can manage transaction workflows independently
    — “a subject matter expert in transaction and commission platforms, including Total Brokerage and SkySlope”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be based in Eastern or Central time zones for eligibility
    — “Preference given to candidates based in Eastern and Central time zones.”
  • The role may require occasional in-person work at SERHANT offices or offsites
    — “The role may include occasional work at additional SERHANT. offices or attendance at offsites”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with commission splits and financial audits in your resume and interview responses
    — “Audit commission structures including splits, referral fees, transaction fees, and co-broke agreements.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to identify and resolve transaction documentation issues quickly
    — “Identify and resolve missing or incorrect documentation that may delay closing or commission processing”
  • Showcase your advanced Excel skills, especially with pivot tables and lookups
    — “Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)”
  • Emphasize your track record of driving workflow improvements and cross-functional collaboration
    — “Identify inefficiencies in workflows and proactively implement scalable improvements”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
    — “Manage a high volume of transactions across multiple stages”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing transaction workflows
  • processing commissions accurately
Typical background
financereal estate

Skills & requirements

Required

Transaction ManagementCommission ProcessingDocument ComplianceAgent Support

Preferred

Financial AnalysisProject Management

Stack & domain

Transaction WorkflowsDocument ComplianceCommission ProcessingAgent SupportCompliance ReviewsCommission StructuresAudit Commission StructuresCommission Data ValidationCDA GenerationEscrow Release ProcessesPayment ReadinessTransaction And Commission PlatformsInternal ToolsTransaction Record DocumentationInternal EscalationsPending Funds InvestigationTransaction Discrepancies InvestigationCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention To DetailTime ManagementTeamworkCollaborationProactive Issue ResolutionCustomer ServiceQuality ControlProcess OptimizationReal EstateTransaction Management

About the role

Original posting from Serhant via Greenhouse

About SERHANT.

SERHANT. is the most followed real estate brand globally, redefining the traditional brokerage model through media, content, and innovation. Powered by a full-service in-house film studio and amplification platform, we position our properties - and our agents - in front of more people than anyone else.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Transaction Specialist to play a crucial role in ensuring smooth, compliant transactions across our team. In this role, you will manage transaction workflows end-to-end, including document compliance, commission processing, and agent support.

You will serve as a key partner to agents, guiding them through systems, processes, and requirements while ensuring accuracy and timeliness at every stage of the transaction lifecycle. This role requires a strong understanding of compliance, financial accuracy, and internal systems, along with the ability to proactively identify issues and drive solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction & Compliance Management

Review, audit, and manage transaction files to ensure compliance with brokerage and state-specific requirements

Maintain accuracy across all deal stages, demonstrating a strong understanding of transaction statuses and workflows

Identify and resolve missing or incorrect documentation that may delay closing or commission processing

Independently complete compliance reviews within SkySlope, ensuring files meet all required standards

Apply a deep understanding of company policies, regional requirements, and escalation paths (including Broker of Record involvement)

Commission Processing & Financial Accuracy

Queue, review, and process commissions with a high degree of accuracy and accountability

Audit commission structures including splits, referral fees, transaction fees, and co-broke agreements. Strong understanding of team structures and dynamics.

Identify and flag discrepancies such as missing splits, deposit mismatches, and incorrect GCI calculations

Validate commission data against compliance documentation and financial records

Generate CDAs, support escrow release processes, and ensure proper payment readiness

Agent Support & Communication

Serve as a primary point of contact for agents, providing timely and accurate support on transaction status, submissions, and payment timelines

Proactively communicate with agents to resolve outstanding items required to close transactions

Manage and respond to a shared inbox, ensuring all assigned communications are addressed by end of day

Tag and route inquiries appropriately across internal teams based on ownership and subject matter

Systems & Process Expertise

Act as a subject matter expert in transaction and commission platforms, including Total Brokerage and SkySlope

Maintain detailed notes within transaction records, documenting agent communications and internal escalations

Utilize internal tools such as deposit logs to investigate pending funds and transaction discrepancies

Operational Excellence & Workflow Optimization

Manage a high volume of transactions across multiple stages

Self-prioritize tasks and operate independently with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy aligned with internal quality thresholds

Identify inefficiencies in workflows and proactively implement scalable improvements

Collaborate cross-functionally with Agent Finance, Accounting, and Brokerage Operations

Support ongoing training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to improve team efficiency and agent experience

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.

3-5 years of experience processing real estate transactions.

SkySlope experience preferred.

Experience with real estate transactions in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, New England, and Virginia

Real Estate license a plus.

Preference given to candidates based in Eastern and Central time zones.

Skills

Exceptional attention to detail in auditing documents and financial data

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of customer service and responsiveness

Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)

Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to evolving processes

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive results

Compensation

Actual compensation within the pay range listed below will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.

The national base pay range for this position within the United States is $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 USD.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off and paid holidays; retirement benefits; and other company-sponsored benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.

Your Location

This position is remote eligible for candidates based in Eastern and Central time zones. The role may include occasional work at additional SERHANT. offices or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. Candidates must live within the United States.

Hiring Statement

SERHANT. is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the SERHANT. community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and staff. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

Recruiting Fraud Notice

Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to prompt you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training.

SERHANT. does not charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruiting or hiring process. All genuine job openings will be posted here on on our Careers page or Linkedin, and all communications from the SERHANT. recruiting team and/or hiring managers will be from an @serhant.com email address.

Visa Sponsorship Notice

Thank you for your interest in working with us! At this time, we are not able to offer H-1B visa or any other work authorization sponsorship. To be considered for any of our open roles, candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Source: Serhant careers (Greenhouse)

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