Land Acquisitioner

D.R. Horton - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., 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. The ideal candidate will engage with property owners, brokers, land developers, city officials, and other stakeholders to secure land for the company's projects. This position requires a proactive approach to land acquisition, including coordinating, securing, and organizing leads from various sources. The Land Acquisitioner will be responsible for receiving and providing initial response plans for all new leads, performing title and municipal research, and conducting initial cold call inquiries for potential land leads. The role also involves preparing letters of intent and maintaining close relationships with land developers, brokers, and landowners. Additionally, the candidate will underwrite and analyze the financial aspects of each development opportunity, communicate regularly with city officials, and negotiate purchase contracts with sellers. It is essential that all business is conducted in a professional and ethical manner to enhance customer service and increase the goodwill and profit of the company. The position may require overnight travel, and the candidate should be prepared to manage multiple tasks while paying attention to detail. D.R. Horton, Inc. offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be part of a growing team within a Fortune 500 company. The company is committed to building a successful future for its employees and providing high-quality homes for its customers.

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 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

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