Land Acquisitioner-IS

About the role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Land Acquisitioner - IS in the 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 plan for all new leads from outside sources
• Perform title and municipal research and initial “cold call” inquiries for potential land leads
• Provide initial meeting with seller and/or seller’s representative
• 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
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company-provided Benefits