Real Estate Transaction Coordinator

Manages the paperwork and deadlines between a signed offer and closing day.

A day in the life

You track 15 active home sales, remind buyers about their inspection deadline and chase the lender for appraisal results.

Pay over a career

Starting
$35k
Typical
$46k
High
$65k

Many work freelance, earning $300-$500 per file.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; some get certified.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Real Estate, Business Administration.

Outlook

Growing about average. Tied to home sales.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

High risk for 10 years. Transaction software and AI now track deadlines and chase documents automatically, so these jobs are shrinking.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to real estate offices for transaction coordinator or office assistant openings

Start now, in high school

Classes: Computer applications, English Language Arts.

Official data: O*NET occupation 43-6014.

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