Real Estate Underwriter (US-Based Real Estate Company)

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM CST;

Job Type: Full-time, Independent Contractor.

Salary Range: Competitive; based on experience

Work Schedule: 36-40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

Locations: Remote, open to candidates who can work CST hours.

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

Why Work with Us?

We mean what we say that we’re building a different recruiting company here. We only work with exceptional founders from the US and EU who care about the long-term success of their team members. We also provide you with attainable 3, 6, 9, 12 month, and beyond retention bonuses in addition to community oriented opportunities like an annual retreat.

About the Partner Company:

Their mission is to be a source of hope for homeowners. Whether someone is facing foreclosure, dealing with a distressed property, or just needs a simpler way to sell—we step in with compassion and real solutions.

We’re not your average real estate company. We help people navigate major life transitions by buying homes with speed, integrity, and flexibility.

Our team is guided by three core values:

• Empathy – We lead with understanding and always put people first.
• Accountability – We take ownership of our work and our results.
• Belief – We believe in our team, our mission, and the people we serve.

Role Overview

We’re hiring a Real Estate Admin / Analyst to support our acquisitions and listings by underwriting properties, analyzing deals, and helping determine accurate property values and after-repair values (ARV). You’ll play a key role behind the scenes, helping us buy and sell homes confidently and profitably.

This is an analytical, detail-oriented role—ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, comps, and market trends. You’ll collaborate closely with our sales team, project manager, and listing manager to ensure every deal starts with solid numbers and finishes strong.

Key Responsibilities

Pull and analyze comps to determine accurate market value and ARV (after-repair value) for residential properties

• Utilize MLS and other tools to support underwriting for acquisitions and listings
• Analyze full retail value and, where needed, assess potential rental rates and resale values

Collaborate with the acquisitions and sales teams to prepare data-driven offer recommendations

Maintain and update property records in the CRM and internal databases to ensure data accuracy and accessibility

Track market trends and pricing data to refine underwriting strategies and support investment decisions

Coordinate with the Listing Manager and Project Manager to align on project timelines, scopes of work, and pricing strategy

Assist with listing setup, including MLS data entry and pricing strategy recommendations (as needed)

Meet onboarding milestones:

• Within 30 days: Learn core responsibilities and operate at ~70% independence
• Within 90 days: Underwrite properties autonomously and deliver reliable analyses for the sales team

Ensure timely delivery of work, especially ahead of appointments or decision deadlines

Non-Negotiables:

• 1–2 years of experience in real estate underwriting, analysis, or investment support
• Strong understanding of comps, ARV, and real estate valuation methods
• Proficiency with MLS, spreadsheets, CRMs, and valuation tools
• Availability to work through Saturdays if needed
• Highly detail-oriented and organized with strong follow-through
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage shifting priorities
• Strong analytical and pattern recognition skills
• Effective communicator and team player, even in a remote setting

Nice-to-Haves:

• Comfortable with a behind-the-scenes role focused on research and data
• Bonus: Experience with the Midwest market (especially Kansas), California, or Miami; background in data analysis is a plus
• Real estate license preferred
• Experience with real estate underwriting

• Experience with Excel / Google Sheets modeling skills preferred
• Familiarity with U.S. housing markets, ARV calculation, and basic construction cost estimations
• Bonus: Experience with PropStream, DealMachine, Privy, or other comping tools

Tools and communication channels used by the team

• Slack (communication)
• Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive)
• PropStream
• DealCheck
• MLS/REDFIN/Zillow
• ClickUp (task management)
• Zoom / Google Meet (meetings)
• DocuSign

• Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
• Generous PTO: Ample paid time off to rest and recharge
• Direct Mentorship: Grow through guidance from international industry experts
• Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
• Global Networking: Work and connect with professionals around the world
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours that support a healthy work-life balance

Our Recruitment Process:

1. Application
2. Screening
3. Skills Assessment
4. Top-grading interview
5. Client Interview
6. Job Offer
7. Client Onboarding