Mid-Level

Real Estate Transaction Coordinator

The closing process manager — coordinating all the details and deadlines that make real estate transactions close smoothly.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Real Estate Transaction Coordinator

As a Real Estate Transaction Coordinator, you manage the administrative and logistical aspects of real estate transactions from contract to closing. You track deadlines, coordinate with lenders and title companies, ensure paperwork is complete, and keep everyone informed of transaction progress. You're the organizational backbone that keeps deals on track.

Your day involves managing multiple transactions at different stages, following up on outstanding items, updating transaction management systems, communicating with all parties, and troubleshooting issues before they become problems. You might work for a single agent, a team, or a brokerage handling many agents' transactions.

The hardest part is juggling many transactions with hard deadlines. Each deal has its own timeline, parties, and issues. Missing a deadline can have serious consequences. You need to be extremely organized while dealing with parties who aren't always responsive. The people who thrive here love systems, details, and the satisfaction of deals closing smoothly.

IndependenceModerate
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
RecognitionLower
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Volume handledAgent vs. brokerageRemote vs. officeScope of dutiesTransaction types
Transaction coordinator roles vary by employer and scope. Coordinators for top agents handle high volume for one client; brokerage coordinators serve multiple agents. Some handle transactions from contract to close; others focus on specific phases. Remote work is common. Some roles include additional administrative duties beyond pure transaction coordination.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Real Estate Transaction Coordinators (SOC 23-2093.00, 41-9021.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Systems development
Creating repeatable processes for efficiency
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Problem anticipation
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Stakeholder management
Coordinating many parties with different priorities
How many transactions would I be managing?
What transaction management systems are used?
What is the scope — contract to close or specific phases?
How does this role work with agents and team leads?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$37K–$167K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
98K
U.S. Employment
+2.65%
10yr Growth
15K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

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23-2093.0041-9021.00

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