Single Family Home Acquisitions Manager

CHN Housing Partners•Detroit, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CHN Housing Partners is a growing non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to solving major housing challenges for low-income people and under-served communities. As a seasoned affordable housing developer, housing service provider, and residential mortgage lender, CHN has developed over 7,000 affordable homes and serves over 60,000 families annually through various housing services. The organization operates in Ohio and neighboring states, including Michigan, focusing on preserving and expanding affordable housing and building equitable communities. The Single-Family Home Acquisitions Manager is responsible for identifying, analyzing, negotiating, and acquiring single-family residential properties for rehabilitation and subsequent sale to individuals and families. This role serves as the primary liaison between sellers/brokers and CHN Housing Partners/its affiliates, leading the direct sourcing and acquisition of properties. The position requires a combination of high-volume acquisitions, local market expertise, relationship building, preliminary project due-diligence, and initial financial underwriting. The pay rate for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Extensive experience in real estate acquisitions or property investment.
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, marketing or related field, preferred.
Strong knowledge of residential real estate markets, property valuation, and neighborhood trends in Northeast Ohio and Southeastern Michigan.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, CRM platforms (such as Salesforce), and other business software applications.
Skilled in negotiation, persuasion, and relationship management with experience working directly with sellers, brokers, and agents.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and data analysis abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple acquisitions and competing priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Self-motivated team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
Active real estate license in Ohio and Michigan preferred/required.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to properties throughout Ohio and Michigan for inspections and meetings.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, marketing or related field.
Active real estate license in Ohio and Michigan.

Responsibilities

Identify, source, and analyze potential single-family home opportunities through off-market strategies (direct-to-seller), wholesale networks, local brokers/realtors, and MLS monitoring.
Perform comparative market analyses (CMA) to determine the "as-is" value, and with the assistance of the Single-Family Preservation team estimate rehabilitation costs, determine an “as-renovated” value and recommend go/no-go acquisition decisions.
Negotiate purchase terms, price, and closing dates directly with homeowners, brokers/agents, investors, wholesale networks, to secure an inventory of single-family homes.
Manage the inspection process, including any structural, environmental, and title work to ensure single-family home suitability.
Cultivate relationships with private sellers, brokers/agents, and industry contacts to build a pipeline of acquisitions.
Maintain accurate, real-time data in the CRM system regarding lead interactions, contract status, and transaction metrics.
Work with transaction coordinators, title companies, and legal teams to ensure timely closings.
Oversee an asset management system whereby acquired properties yet to be rehabilitated are secured, insured, maintained, and free of code violations while awaiting to be rehabbed.
Other duties as assigned.