Land Acquisitioner

D.R. Horton - Draper, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Draper, UT

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. Founded in 1978 and publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, D.R. Horton is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes primarily for entry-level and first-time move-up markets. The company also provides mortgage financing and title services through its subsidiaries. The Land Acquisitioner will play a crucial role in acquiring undeveloped land or finished lots for development, working closely with various stakeholders including property owners, brokers, land developers, and city officials to secure land for future projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating, securing, and organizing land acquisition leads. This includes receiving and providing initial response plans for all new leads from outside sources, performing title and municipal research, and conducting initial inquiries for potential land leads. The Land Acquisitioner will also prepare letters of intent, maintain close relationships with land developers, brokers, and landowners, and underwrite and analyze the financial aspects of each development opportunity. Regular communication with city officials and negotiating purchase contracts with sellers are also key responsibilities of this role. The candidate must conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to enhance customer service and increase the goodwill and profit of the company. Overnight travel may be required as part of the job.

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.

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 D.R. Horton 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