Land Acquisitioner - Lexington

About the Role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the United States, is seeking a Land Acquisitioner for its Operations Department. The role involves acquiring undeveloped land or finished lots for development and working with property owners, brokers, land developers, city officials, and other stakeholders to secure land.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, secure, and organize land acquisition leads.
• Receive and provide an initial response plan for all new leads from outside sources.
• Perform title and municipal research and conduct initial “cold call” inquiries for potential land leads.
• Provide initial meetings with sellers and/or sellers’ representatives.
• Deliver 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.
• Travel overnight as required.

Qualifications

• Fifth‑year college or university program certificate.
• Four to six years of related experience and/or training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email.
• Strong written and oral communication skills (preferred).
• Ability to multi‑task with attention to detail (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Vacation, sick, personal time, and company holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.