Better is redefining homeownership and making it simpler, faster—and most importantly—more accessible for everyoneWe leverage creative technology and innovation to make the homebuying journey more approachable and understandableHere are some interesting facts to help you get to know better:
Right now we’re funding over $3 billion in home loans per month
We’ve funded over $14 billion in loans and $3.5 billion in insurance
We ranked #1 in the u.sOn linkedin`s top startups 2020
We ranked #11 on fortune’s best places to work in financial services 2020
Our founder and ceo was named in comparably`s top 25 ceos for diversity
We were listed to forbes’ fintech 50 2020
And #15 on the 2020 cnbc disruptor 50
We’ve secured over $254 million from our investors to date
Our company is made up of driven, passionate people who bring their unique backgrounds and perspectives to everything we doWe are committed to fostering diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusionWe encourage individual potential rather than years of experienceWe see the value in each person’s perspective, and recognize their talents, regardless of what the market saysWe believe it’s important to nurture a company culture that encourages curiosity and passion—from employee resource groups and learning opportunities to team outings and community outreach.
A better opportunity:
The real estate team at better is simplifying the home buying journey for customers by providing them with the ability to partner with top performing agents, and providing them mentorship throughout their home buying journey and simplifying their experience
We are a new team within better, and are looking for entrepreneurs with strong operational capabilities, business acumen and a “get stuff done” mentalityAs part of a newly launched brokerage, you will be an important member of our internal team of real estate sales associates
Your role will involve working with our potential buyers to provide the framework for better’s customer-centric approach throughout the home buying processYou will be building strong relationships with our clients and cross-selling across our expanded suite of servicesThis position allows you the opportunity to build on your communication and relationship building skills while working directly with our customers and cross functionally within the different departments of the bre team!
Responsibilities will include:
Maximizing conversion of the leads provided to you with diligent follow-up
Responsible for inbound calls and chat, spanning from listing product information to showing requests.
Educate potential customers on better product and services
Gather homebuying and selling information from the client and help coordinate next steps in their home buying/selling journey.
Build a superb first impression experience while guiding them through their initial first steps in our real estate process
Sound interesting? learn more about our culture and team here!
About you:
Experience working with heavy lead volume or the lead on a high performing team
Extreme focus on customer experience and satisfaction
Flexible schedule required, including nights and weekend availability
Ability to think critically and problem solve complex scenarios
High degree of integrity and work ethic
Strong interpersonal skills
Things we value:
Curiosity.
NerdinessFinancial news and trends are fascinatingSeriously.
RelentlessnessNo one here gives upWe tryWe failWe try again.
PassionIf you don’t get excited about homeownership, mortgages, and real estate, it simply won’t work!
Empathy and compassionYou understand that people`s biggest dreams are in your hands.
CommunicationCan you ask for help or put your hand up when you don’t understand?
BuildingDoingMakingYes, we have to do a lot of thinking and talking to figure this stuff out, but you can’t wait to leave the conversation and build it.
Better is requiring all us employees to be fully vaccinated in order to go into the officeOur priority is first and foremost the safety of our employees and their families, and we require vaccines out of an abundance of cautionPlease note that better will offer a reasonable accommodation process for employees who are not vaccinated for medical or religious reasons.
The better mission is rooted in values that drive us.
We do what’s in the best interest of the consumer, not ourselves
We have growth mindsets, not fixed ones
We believe that success lies in execution, not credentials
We act like owners, not just employees
We work to find answers on our own, not wait for them to be given to us
We optimize for mission, not ego
Our mission speaks for itself—we continue to outpace the industry at every turnWe’ve joined forces in partnership with ally bank, and our backers have helped build some of the most transformative tech and finance companies in historyKleiner perkins, goldman sachs, american express, citigroup, activant capital, ally bank, and others have invested in our vision for what homeownership can be.
Better benefits & compensation
Our total rewards package consists of base salary, equity, benefits, and opportunity for yearly cash bonusSome of our benefits include:
Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and voluntary benefitsThink medical, dental, vision, savings accounts, 401k, and more.
Personalized care and tools for realizing your mental health and wellness goals
Robust wellbeing offerings that allow you unlimited access to virtual fitness, meditation, yoga, cooking classes, homeschooling preparedness, physical therapy, and more.
Unlimited time off (with manager approval)
12 weeks of paid parental leave after 90 days of employment, and 20 weeks after 24 months of service.
Inclusive fertility benefits for you or your eligible dependents, regardless of participation in a better medical plan.
Better is an equal opportunity employerWe do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by lawIf you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to candidateexperience@better.comAll employment decisions at better are based on a person’s merit, business needs, and role requirements.
