Land Acquisitioner

About the position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is currently looking for a Land Acquisitioner for their Operations Department. The right candidate will acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development. This role involves 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 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