Land Acquisitioner-WA

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. The company constructs and sells high-quality homes primarily for the entry-level and first-time move-up markets, and also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its subsidiaries.

About the role

The Land Acquisitioner 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 conduct initial “cold call” inquiries for potential land leads.
• Conduct initial meetings with sellers and/or their 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 company goodwill and profit.
• 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.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(K) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• 6.67 hours of vacation per month.
• Personal holidays (depending on hire date):
  • Jan 1–Jun 30: 2 days
  • July 1–Sept 30: 1 day
• Multiple voluntary and company-provided benefits.

Pay

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 plus bonus potential, depending on experience.