Arina TANACHEVA
New York,NY
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Real Estate Acquisition Associate with 3+ years of experience and over $25M in closed off-market transactions. Expertise spans sourcing, underwriting, negotiation, and pipeline management across value-add and development assets. Proven ability to identify high-potential sites, navigate zoning and entitlement frameworks, and lead deals from origination through close. Adept at financial modeling, due diligence, and stakeholder coordination. Licensed NY Salesperson fluent in English and Russian, with strong analytical and relationship-building skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Acquisition Associate
GW Equities
New York, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the sourcing and negotiation of over $25 million in off-market, value-add, and development acquisitions across NYC.
- Proactively identified high-potential sites through data-driven market analysis, on-the-ground research, and broker relationships.
- Assessed zoning, entitlement potential, and development feasibility for multifamily and mixed-use opportunities.
- Converted pipeline leads into actionable deals through seller outreach, cold calling, and relationship cultivation.
- Negotiated transaction terms and coordinated across legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure seamless closings.
- Led end-to-end due diligence including property valuations, lien searches, title verification, and neighborhood comps.
- Maintained and updated acquisitions pipeline; collaborated with senior team to prioritize and advance top prospects.
- Supported post-acquisition efforts, including design coordination and early-stage development planning.
- Utilized platforms such as PropertyShark, ACRIS, and TLOxp to validate ownership, uncover encumbrances, and analyze market data.
Assistant Store Manager
Crossroads Trading Co
New York, NY
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 10 or more staff to exceed store performance benchmarks.
- Designed and implemented training modules to improve buying, merchandising, and client service execution.
- Partnered with corporate and district leadership to refine the visual merchandising strategy aligned with inventory trends.
- Delivered on customer experience KPIs, and drove sales through improved product presentation and team development.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara01-2020
Skills
- Off-Market Deal Sourcing & Cold Calling
- Real Estate Underwriting & Due Diligence
- Financial Modeling & Market Analysis
- Transaction Structuring & Negotiation
- Entitlement, Zoning & Redevelopment Strategy
- Pipeline Management & CRM Tools
- Client Relations & Seller Engagement
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint PropertyShark ACRIS TLOxp
- Licensed NY Real Estate Salesperson
- Fluent in English & Russian Basic Spanish
Timeline
Real Estate Acquisition Associate
GW Equities
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Crossroads Trading Co
05.2017 - 07.2022
Associate of Arts -
Santa Barbara City College
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