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How to delegate real estate transaction coordination
Delegate transaction coordination by giving your coordinator a closing checklist and access to your transaction software. From accepted offer to closing, they track every deadline, collect signatures and documents, communicate with the lender, title, and the other agent, and keep your clients updated, so you can focus on clients and new listings.
How to delegate real estate transaction coordination, step by step
1. The SOP outline
- Open the file and build the timeline from the contract dates.
- Send introductions to lender, title, and the other agent.
- Track inspections, appraisal, financing, and other deadlines.
- Collect signatures and documents and upload them to the file.
- Send weekly client updates and confirm closing details.
2. Access and tools to set up
- Transaction management software (Dotloop, SkySlope, or Brokermint).
- E-signature tool.
- A closing checklist and email templates.
- Contact sheet for each transaction.
3. What good looks like
- No missed contract deadlines.
- Files are complete for broker review.
- Clients always know what happens next.
4. Weekly metrics to review
- Active transactions and deadlines this week.
- Missing documents per file.
- Closings on the scheduled date.
Mini SOP checklist
- Build the timeline from contract dates
- Send introductions
- Track every deadline
- Collect signatures and documents
- Send weekly client updates
- Confirm closing details
Who to hire for real estate transaction coordination
Transaction Coordinator. A full-time Transaction Coordinator from the Philippines is $1,800 a month through Rekruuto. Every hire works your hours, starts within 14 days, and begins with a 1-week trial backed by a replacement or a refund.
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Related tasks to delegate
- How to delegate real estate listing management
To delegate listing management, give your assistant a listing checklist covering photos, descriptions, MLS entry, syndication, and marketing.
- How to delegate file organization
To delegate file organization, agree on a folder structure and naming convention first, then give your assistant edit access to your shared drive.
- How to delegate meeting scheduling
Delegate meeting scheduling by giving your assistant a booking playbook: your preferred meeting windows, default lengths, the scheduling link to share, and a reply template for back-and-forth requests.
Questions about delegating real estate transaction coordination
Does a transaction coordinator need a real estate license?
It depends on your state and the tasks involved. Many coordinators handle administrative work only. Check your state's rules and keep licensed activities with licensed agents.
When should an agent hire a transaction coordinator?
When paperwork starts limiting how many deals you can take on. Delegating coordination frees time for clients and listings.
Who should I hire to handle real estate transaction coordination?
A full-time Transaction Coordinator. A full-time Transaction Coordinator from the Philippines is $1,800 a month through Rekruuto. Every hire is a full-time professional based in the Philippines who works your hours, starts within 14 days, and begins with a 1-week trial backed by a replacement or a refund.
Hand real estate transaction coordination to a full-time hire
Rekruuto places full-time professionals from the Philippines who work your hours. Most roles are $1,800 a month; software developers and AI Implementation Specialists start from $2,500 a month. Candidates pass top 2% vetting, every hire starts within 14 days, and the first week is a trial with a replacement or refund.