Land Acquisitioner - Dallas South

D.R. Horton - Rowlett, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Rowlett, TX

251-500 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisitioner to join their Operations Department. The primary responsibility of this role is to acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development, working closely with property owners, brokers, land developers, and city officials. The ideal candidate will coordinate land acquisition leads, conduct research, negotiate contracts, and maintain professional relationships to support the company's growth in the homebuilding market.

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.
• Prepare letters of intent and 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.

Requirements

• Fifth year college or university program certificate.
• Four to six years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or 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

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays