FirstKey Homes · 4 hours ago
Senior Real Estate Analyst
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expFirstKey Homes is seeking a Senior Real Estate Analyst to oversee the underwriting of home acquisitions and dispositions. This role involves developing a deep understanding of real estate and capital market conditions, providing training and guidance to the acquisitions/dispositions team, and generating reporting for senior executives.
Property ManagementReal EstateRentalRental Property
Responsibilities
Develop a strong understanding of FirstKey Homes culture, goals, and initiatives
Develop a strong understanding of FirstKey Homes business operations of property acquisitions and dispositions
Provide guidance, training, and analysis to the acquisitions/dispositions team to maximize output, efficiency, and effectiveness; prioritizing strongest leads, total and quality of offers sent, minimizing re-trades and cancellations, etc
Work directly with Residential Investment Directors and/or VP Acquisitions on an as needed basis to develop any new reporting and analysis for CCM, Investment Committee, and other senior executives
Present updates on progress towards goals related to volume, asset performance, and/or other items as needed
Accurately complete the initial underwriting and valuation for the potential purchase and sale of real property
Proactively investigate and identify patterns, trends, and potential inefficiencies within FKH underwriting models
Execute offers (purchase and sale) and provide instruction on negotiations as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience and/or education
Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a real estate, business analyst, or financial analyst role
In depth knowledge of property valuation including FMV, ARV, and achievable market rent
The ability to understand real estate market trends in various geographical locations
Strong ability to communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers, both verbally and in writing
Ability to think strategically and execute plans accordingly
Proficiency of Microsoft Excel is required
Intermediate computer skills with the ability to learn a specialized software
Ability to multi-task and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment
Experience analyzing and managing data from large datasets
Proven ability to interpret and articulate results of data analysis to leaders
Willingness to travel as needed
Understanding of the SFR lifecycle; from asset identification and underwriting to contract generation and negotiation
Business Analytics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, calculus, statistics, and their applications to evaluating business operations
Administration: Knowledge of business principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Critical Thinking: Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Systems Evaluation: Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system
Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Tenacity: Inherent, relentless drive to produce exceptional results
Grittiness: Shows resolve in face of setbacks, willingly accepts challenging assignments, strength of character
Analytical Thinking: Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems
Initiative: Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
Integrity: Job requires being honest and ethical
Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
Attention to Detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
Cooperation: Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
Adaptability/Flexibility: Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
Preferred
Real Estate Salesperson License or Managing Broker License
Valuation advisory, development, appraisal, and/or brokerage work
Yardi, SQL experience a plus
Experience working in a fast pace, high-growth company
Company
FirstKey Homes
FirstKey Homes is a property management firm that offers rental home properties.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Colleen Keating
CEO
Teri Miller
Chief Financial Officer
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