Land Acquisition Specialist — Growth & Development

D. R. Horton; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

ESPP

FSA

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisitioner in Lexington to secure undeveloped land or finished lots for development. You will work with property owners, brokers, land developers and city officials to advance opportunities and prepare letters of intent.

The role requires coordinating leads, performing title and municipal research, and underwriting financial aspects of developments while maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders. Travel overnight may be required.

Qualifications

• Fifth year college or university program certificate.
• Four to six years related experience and/or training.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Fifth year college program certificate

Four to six years related experience

MS Office and email proficiency

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisitioner in Lexington to secure undeveloped land or finished lots for development. You will work with property owners, brokers, land developers and city officials to advance opportunities and prepare letters of intent.

The role requires coordinating leads, performing title and municipal research, and underwriting financial aspects of developments while maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders. Travel overnight may be required.