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Arbor Homes

Builds new homes in affordable communities

New Home Sales Associate

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/22/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Dayton, OH, USA
In PersonRole is in the Dayton area; candidates must be located nearby or willing to travel.
Real EstateReal Estate Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • Be very socially focused.
  • Learn quickly and thoroughly, with strong detail retention and recall.
  • Recognize and adjust to change and variety.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while handling challenges and interruptions and maintaining big-picture focus.
  • Set and achieve specific standards for oneself and others.
  • Be located around the Dayton area or willing to travel.
Responsibilities
  • Attract potential homeowners by studying competition, building broker relations, obtaining referrals, preparing advertisements, contacting leads, organizing special marketing events, inspecting model appearance, and training model attendants.
  • Identify potential homeowners by greeting visitors at models, entering registration information, identifying needs, assessing interests, and explaining the product and options.
  • Sell homes by following up with prospects, pointing out product advantages, and representing the company's interests.
  • Complete and enforce Purchase Agreements by writing specifications, obtaining earnest money, completing design center selections, and following up on loan applications and required documentation for loan approval.
  • Meet contract requirements by following up on adjustments and corrections, coordinating information and requirements with the construction manager, and completing pre-construction, drywall, and pre-closing inspections.
  • Develop and implement community marketing plans to draw traffic into communities and supplement corporate-driven marketing campaigns.
  • Maintain rapport with homeowners by communicating progress and resolving homeowner concerns.
  • Complete home closings by fulfilling requirements and contractual obligations and attending closing.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by completing the company training program, attending educational workshops, and reviewing professional publications.
  • Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • 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