Land Acquisitioner

$75,000 - $90,000/Yr

Primary Recruiting Services - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time - Mid Level

Albuquerque, NM

About the position

The Land Acquisitioner will play a crucial role in the Land/Operations Department of a leading homebuilder, responsible for acquiring undeveloped land or finished lots for development. This position involves working closely with various stakeholders, including property owners, brokers, and city officials, to secure land for residential projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to land acquisition.

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 initial cold call inquiries for potential land leads.
• Conduct initial meetings with sellers and/or seller's 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 the goodwill and profit of the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4+ years related experience and/or training.
• A strong 'hunter' or 'grinder' mentality.
• Proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching - 50% up to 6%
• 18 days PTO in the first year
• Mortgage discounts