Manager of Real Estate Transactions
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CHN HOUSING PARTNERS
Manager of Real Estate Transactions
We are a growing non-profit organization based in Cleveland Ohio that offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package opportunities to grow within the organization and the ability to improve the communities we serve.
CHN Housing Partners: CHN is a highly seasoned nonprofit affordable housing developer housing service provider and residential mortgage lender that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low-income people and under-served communities. Through our partnerships we have developed over 7000 affordable homes and each year serve over 60000 families through a wide array of housing services.
We work in Ohio and neighboring states including Michigan to preserve and expand affordable housing and build equitable communities. By investing in affordable housing we are investing in families communities and the economy. We are investing in the power of the permanent address.
Please click here to learn more about our Core Values and how they drive our mission and define who we are.
Learn More about CHN Housing Partners Benefits by clicking here! CHN offers HSA and PPO Medical Plans (including dental and vision options) Vacation Personal and Sick Leave; Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave; Paid Company Holidays; Life Insurance; 401K Plan Tuition Reimbursement and more.
Position Summary: The Real Estate Transaction Manager is responsible for managing residential real estate transactions from late-stage readiness through closing ensuring all buyers financing title and compliance requirements are fully aligned for a smooth and timely settlement and closing. This role serves as the central point of coordination across internal teams lenders title partners existing lien holders and clientsowning transactions from intake through closing funding and recording.
The Transaction Manager plays a critical role in validating deal readiness identifying and resolving issues early and driving accountability across all parties to maintain closing timelines. This includes finalizing buyer qualification elements coordinating with lenders existing/future lien holders and title companies and ensuring all contractual financial and regulatory conditions are met prior to closing.
In addition to traditional purchase transactions this role manages partner-driven work including income certifications eligibility determinations and compliance-based activities. The Transaction Manager ensures all program requirements are satisfied and that files are complete accurate and audit-ready
The rate of pay for this position is $70000 - $78480 (FLSA Exempt) commensurate with experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Transaction Ownership & Coordination
Own a pipeline of active home purchase transactions from intake through closing
Serve as the primary point of contact for all transaction-related coordination
Drive timelines and ensure all parties remain aligned to meet closing deadlines
Help establish intake standards by establishing defined readiness criteria
Buyer & Financing Finalization
Validate buyer readiness including income credit and underwriting pathway
Coordinate with lenders to ensure loan approval conditions and closing timelines are met
Identify and resolve issues that may impact financing prior to closing
Contract Title & Compliance Management
Draft prepare and finalize purchase agreements in coordination with buyers sellers and agents
Review executed purchase agreements for accuracy and completeness
Coordinate with title companies to ensure title work is opened reviewed and cleared
Ensure all subsidy program and compliance documentation is complete accurate and approved prior to closing
Closing Preparation & Execution
Prepare and/or review Closing Disclosures and settlement statements
Confirm all conditions are satisfied prior to closing
Schedule closings and coordinate logistics with all parties
Facilitate funding and ensure accurate disbursement and recording
Partner Transactions & Income Certification
Manage and execute partner-driven transactions including income certifications and eligibility determinations
Review and verify income documentation in accordance with program guidelines and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely completion of certifications lien and covenant releases and/or modifications and transaction requirements
Maintain accurate audit-ready documentation for all partner-related activities
Track and manage timelines for ad hoc or batch transactions to ensure deadlines are met
Serve as a point of contact for partner inquiries related to transaction status documentation and compliance
Issue Resolution & Risk Management
Proactively identify risks gaps or delays in transactions
Resolve issues quickly by coordinating across internal and external stakeholders
Escalate critical issues as needed to maintain timeline integrity
Pipeline Visibility & Process Accountability
Maintain accurate status tracking for all active transactions
Provide regular updates on pipeline status risks and timelines
Ensure adherence to defined workflows intake standards and closing processes
Identify opportunities to improve workflows reduce delays and standardize processes
Performance Expectations
Manage a consistent pipeline of active transactions
Achieve on-time closing rates aligned with organizational targets
Ensure high-quality audit-ready files with minimal errors or rework
Effectively balance core transactions with partner/compliance responsibilities
Uphold intake standards by accepting only files that meet defined readiness criteria
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
High school diploma required; bachelors degree preferred
Advanced experience in real estate transactions closings title mortgage or transaction management
Strong understanding of residential real estate transactions including financing title and closing processes
Experience with compliance-heavy or affordable housing programs such as LIHTC program or HUD funding preferred
Experience with income certification eligibility determination or program compliance processes preferred
Familiarity with HUD LIHTC or other housing program requirements
Experience with transaction or loan system software (e.g. Salesforce Calyx Path or similar transaction/loan management systems)
Key Skills
Ownership of transactions from intake through closing including ability to assess file readiness and enforce intake standards
Transaction management and coordination across lenders title partners internal teams and clients; experience as a closing manager at title company or a paralegal preferred
Strong understanding of residential real estate processes including purchase agreement preparation buyer qualification underwriting alignment and closing execution
Income certification program eligibility determination and compliance management (e.g. HUD LIHTC or similar)
Proactive problem-solving and risk identification to prevent delays or deal disruption
Pipeline management timeline execution and ability to manage dual workflows (closings and partner/compliance transactions) with high accuracy
Critical Competencies:
Ownership mentality with accountability for moving transactions to completion
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Problem-solving skills with a proactive solutions-oriented approach
Clear and professional communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage dual workflows (standard transactions and partner/compliance work) effectively
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform essential job functions consistent with ADA FMLA and other standards.
Regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA FMLA and other standards.
Why Should You Apply
You want to be part of an organization where the work you do will have a positive and lasting difference in the community.
Great benefits.
Opportunities for on-the-job training and/or professional development.
M/F/V/D/EOE
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
The mission of CHN Housing Partners is to leverage the power of affordable, stable housing to change lives and improve communities.
