Real Estate Broker Recruiter
The Real Estate Broker Recruiter at Confidential Client is responsible for expanding the agent roster by leveraging proprietary lead generation software and marketing platforms to identify and recruit qualified real estate agents in the Chicagoland area. This role requires strong communication and relationship-building skills, managing the full recruitment lifecycle on-site at the Chicago headquarters, and collaborating with internal teams to support agent onboarding and company growth.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a Real Estate Broker Recruiter to identify, engage, and hire licensed brokers and agents in the Chicago market. You will use the company’s proprietary lead tools, CRM, and marketing to build a consistent funnel of qualified candidates and manage the recruiting lifecycle from outreach through onboarding.
- Proactively source candidate leads using internal software, marketing channels, and job boards
- Present Confidential Client’s agent opportunities and compensation model to prospects
- Contact and screen qualified agents from database selections and CRM records
- Conduct phone screens to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit
- Track and present qualified candidates to hiring managers
- Maintain accurate applicant records in the ATS and ensure proper disposition of candidates
- Coordinate with onboarding, marketing, and operations teams to support new hires
- Represent the brand in virtual meetings, webinars, and local real estate events
- Manage advertising and job board postings to maintain a consistent pipeline
- Own the recruiting lifecycle: selection, offers, and onboarding processes
- Research and test new recruiting strategies and channels
Who You Are
The ideal candidate has hands-on Chicagoland real estate recruiting or brokerage experience and a current Illinois Broker license. You’re a self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, use CRM/ATS tools effectively, and communicate persuasively with experienced real estate professionals.
- Current Broker License in Illinois (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
- Minimum experience recruiting or working in a real estate brokerage environment (Chicago market experience required)
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
- Comfortable managing a recruiting pipeline independently and working with cross-functional teams
- Experience with CRM and ATS systems preferred
- Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to learn proprietary software and manage job board advertising
- Fully on-site — able to work weekdays at the Chicago headquarters
Compensation & Benefits
Confidential Client offers a competitive compensation package with base pay plus performance-based earnings and benefits.
- Base salary range: $40,000 — $100,000 per year (starting base $40,000)
- Bonus plan based on recruitment KPIs; no cap on performance-based earnings
- First-year bonuses projected at $35k+ if KPIs are met
- Full medical benefits after 90 days; HSA option
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid holidays and time off
- Company-paid life insurance and weekly lunch
- Employee discounts, professional development, and company social events
Location & Work Type
- Location: Chicago, IL — on-site at the Chicago headquarters (Magnificent Mile / 60611)
- Employment type: Full-time, weekday, on-site
About the Client
Confidential Client is a full-service real estate brokerage and technology firm combining agent-focused commission structures with proprietary lead-generation and forecasting tools. They are growing through corporate expansion and franchising and seek energetic recruiters who can help scale their agent network in Chicago.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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