MLS Acquisition Specialist

Location: Market-Based / Field & Remote Travel Required
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced MLS Acquisition Specialist to drive residential property acquisitions through MLS channels and other listing platforms. This role is ideal for a highly motivated real estate professional with a proven track record of purchasing profitable residential assets and managing high-volume acquisition pipelines.

Position Summary

The MLS Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and acquiring residential properties through MLS listings and other sale platforms. This individual will serve as the primary market contact for agents and brokers while driving acquisition volume, profitability, and pipeline management.

Success in this position requires strong MLS expertise, residential investment knowledge, analytical underwriting skills, and the ability to consistently meet acquisition targets in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source acquisition opportunities through MLS and online listing platforms.
• Analyze investment opportunities based on company buy-box criteria.
• Conduct property valuations using CMAs, BPOs, market trends, and repair estimates.
• Submit and negotiate offers with listing agents, brokers, and sellers.
• Maintain acquisition pipeline and track opportunities through CRM systems.
• Manage contract generation, underwriting approvals, and transaction coordination.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with real estate agents and brokers.
• Follow up on active and historical offers to maximize conversion.
• Coordinate with title, legal, construction, and property management partners.
• Conduct occasional property inspections and market visits.
• Represent the organization at industry events and conferences when required.
• Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly acquisition KPIs.

Required Qualifications

• Active Real Estate License required.
• 5+ years of experience in:
  • Residential acquisitions
  • Real estate investing
  • MLS-driven property purchases
  • Single-Family Rental (SFR) acquisitions
  • Fix-and-flip acquisitions preferred
• Proven history of acquiring single-family residential properties.
• Strong understanding of:
  • MLS platforms
  • Property underwriting
  • Comparable Market Analysis (CMA)
  • Market valuation
  • Real estate negotiations
• Experience working directly with agents, brokers, and investors.
• Ability to manage high-volume acquisition pipelines.
• Strong CRM and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with accountability for results.

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates from the following backgrounds are highly preferred:

• Acquisition Managers at Fix-and-Flip companies
• Acquisition Managers at Single-Family Rental (SFR) firms
• Off-Market Real Estate Investors
• Real Estate Investors purchasing 5-50 homes annually
• Experienced Investor-Focused Realtors
• Wholesalers
• Buyer's Agents specializing in distressed properties
• Small business owners who flip homes
• Professionals from large institutional residential investment companies, including:
  • Opendoor
  • Offerpad
  • Invitation Homes
  • Tricon Residential
  • Progress Residential
  • Amherst
  • Sylvan Homes
  • Main Street Renewal
  • Mynd
  • HomeRiver Group
  • American Homes 4 Rent

Licenses & Requirements

• Active Real Estate License required.
• Ability to obtain additional state licenses within 12 months.
• Willingness to transfer license to the company's affiliated brokerage if required.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required.

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