Land Acquisitioner

D.R. Horton - Fort Myers, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Myers, FL

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 and organizing leads, conducting research, and maintaining relationships with key contacts in the industry. The Land Acquisitioner will be responsible for receiving and responding to new leads from various sources, performing title and municipal research, and initiating contact with potential sellers. The role involves preparing letters of intent and providing detailed property descriptions, including seller demands and terms, to management. Additionally, the candidate will underwrite and analyze the financial aspects of each development opportunity, ensuring that all business is conducted in a professional and ethical manner to enhance the company's goodwill and profitability. Regular communication with city officials and negotiation of purchase contracts with sellers are also critical components of this position. The Land Acquisitioner must be able to travel overnight as needed to meet with sellers and attend relevant meetings. This role is essential for supporting D.R. Horton’s growth and success in the competitive 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.
• 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