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Arbor Homes

Builds new homes in affordable communities

Sales Associate

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Columbus, OH, USA
In PersonOn-site in Columbus, Ohio; weekend availability required.
Real EstateReal Estate Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • Very socially focused
  • Drive to be able to step into the Community Sales Manager role quickly
  • Ability to learn quickly and thoroughly with a high level of detail retention and recall
  • Ability recognize and adjust to change
  • Ability to adjust to variety
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while handling challenges and interruptions, all while maintaining focus on big-picture thinking
  • Setting and achieving specific standards for self and others
  • This position will require working weekends
Responsibilities
  • Assist in attracting potential homeowners by studying competition, building broker relations, obtaining referrals, preparing advertisements, contacting leads, organizing special marketing events, inspecting appearance of models, training model attendants
  • Assist in identifying potential homeowners by greeting visitors at models, entering registration information, identifying needs, assessing interests, explaining the product and options
  • Assist in the selling of homes by following up with prospects, pointing out product advantages, representing company's interests
  • Develop and implement community marketing plan to draw traffic into communities and to supplement corporate-driven marketing campaigns
  • Maintain rapport with homeowner by communicating progress, resolving homeowner concerns
  • Complete home closing by fulfilling requirements, contractual obligations, and attending closing
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by completing company training program, attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Build excitement and enjoy the process of changing our homeowners' lives.
  • Manage multiple projects and customers simultaneously

About the company

Arbor Homes builds new homes and neighborhoods in Central Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. It designs and constructs houses that are offered at affordable prices, with communities ranging from standard to low-maintenance options. The company expanded its reach by founding Silverthorne Homes for luxury move-up homes and by acquiring Elite Homes, then joining Clayton Properties Group to broaden its footprint. Through these efforts, Arbor Homes aims to increase home ownership by delivering high-quality homes at good value.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

1994

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Arrival Series targets first-time buyers with standardized layouts and smaller lots.
  • Arbor's Shepherd partnership sold a finished home and moved in its first family.
  • Franklin approved 202 homes on March 19, 2026, preserving near-term Indiana pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • BBB logged 44 complaints in three years, including unresolved drainage and framing defects.
  • Franklin residents fought Arbor's 2025 proposal over traffic, sewage, and bait-and-switch fears.
  • If warranty defects keep rising, Arbor loses trust and local approvals across Indiana.

What makes Arbor Homes unique

  • Clayton-owned Arbor Homes pairs national capital with Indiana-first affordable housing execution.
  • May 14, 2026, Arrival Series launched $199,995 homes in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
  • September 11, 2026, Timberland Springs won 285 lots, scaling entry-level product.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Home Office Stipend
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity