Real Estate Market Analyst/Planner

Job Description:

The person in this position will support all aspects of our business, including writing supply and demand studies for developers (for profit and not for profit), as well as municipalities, lenders and investors.  The work on studies involves web-based demographic research of census and other data, contacting municipalities and properties, as well as site visits to locations in greater New England.  The position will also involve assisting on permitting, development and brokerage matters. The majority of the work will take place on site between 9-5. 

Qualifications:

• College degree is required, advanced degree preferred.   
  • A concentration in planning, urban development or real estate is preferred.
• Two years’ experience working in a professional environment and on point experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communicator in English.
• Must be deadline driven.
• Attention to detail and respect for confidentiality are a must.
• Possess a high degree of flexibility to handle changing priorities.
• A self-starter able to work independently and take initiative as a member of a team.
• Comfortable working in a small company environment.
• Access to a vehicular transportation on a regular basis is required (note we are ¾ mile from Highland T Stop on the D line so it is a bit of a walk).
• Proficient with email, internet, Microsoft office, Eqnyte
• Working knowledge of ARC GIS, Esri
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts and New England States is preferred.

LDS is looking for a Real Estate Market Analyst/Planner to start in the spring of 2018.  Applications will be accepted until March 23, 2018. 

Founded in 2000 by Lynne Sweet, LDS Consulting Group, LLC is a full-service real estate advisory firm with a proven track record of success planning and housing development for public and private interests. Our team of analysts and planners bridge the gap between planning and financing to resolve complex housing issues for both private and public-sector clients. What sets us apart is our unique perspective on all types of housing and financing resulting from our substantial experience of working with municipalities, developers, lenders, investors and operators.

We seek an applicant who is highly motivated to work in the field of real estate planning and development in greater New England. This is an excellent opportunity to work in the housing and community development industry for a small but growing, entrepreneurial company based in suburban Boston.  The firm works on all aspects of rental and home ownership housing development with a concentration in multi-family, senior and affordable housing.  If you are looking for a job that brings a variety of challenges and are motivated to learn, we are willing to teach.  

We provide feasibility studies and supply and demand analysis for many real estate products including: market rate, senior, affordable, mixed use and mixed income developments.  Our studies can be site-specific or for an entire community. We work on fiscal impact studies and new market tax credit studies. We also work on a variety of real estate development activities including permitting, financing and monitoring for single family home and multi-family housing development.  In addition, we provide select brokerage services.