Land Acquisitioner

About the role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Land Acquisitioner for their Operations Department. The right candidate will acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development, working with property owners, brokers, land developers, city officials, and others to secure land.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, secure, and organize land acquisition leads.
• Receive and provide initial response plans for all new leads from outside sources.
• Perform title and municipal research and initial “cold call” inquiries for potential land leads.
• Conduct initial meetings with sellers and/or seller’s representatives.
• Provide all pertinent property description information, seller demands, terms, conditions, and contact information to management.
• Prepare letters of intent.
• Maintain close relationships with land developers, brokers, and land owners.
• Underwrite and analyze the financial aspects of each development opportunity.
• Communicate regularly with city officials.
• Negotiate purchase contracts with sellers.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.
• Able to travel overnight.

Requirements

• Fifth-year college or university program certificate.
• Four to six years of related experience and/or training.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays.
• Multiple Voluntary and Company-provided Benefits.