Land Acquisitioner BIRMINGHAM

D.R. Horton - Hoover, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hoover, AL

251-500 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Land Acquisitioner at D.R. Horton, Inc. is responsible for acquiring undeveloped land or finished lots for development. This role involves working closely with property owners, brokers, land developers, and city officials to secure land for the company's construction projects. The ideal candidate will coordinate land acquisition leads, conduct research, negotiate contracts, and maintain professional relationships within the industry.

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' inquiry 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 related experience and/or training
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays