Land Acquisition Specialist: Site Development & Negotiation

D.R. Horton; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Land Acquisitioner for its Operations Department.

The successful candidate will acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development, engaging with owners, brokers, developers, and city officials to secure opportunities. Key duties include analyzing land viability, underwriting financials, preparing letters of intent, negotiating contracts, and maintaining relationships with developers.

Qualifications

• Fifth year college 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

Land acquisition

Negotiation

Financial analysis

MS Office

Education

Fifth year college certificate

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Land Acquisitioner for its Operations Department.

The successful candidate will acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development, engaging with owners, brokers, developers, and city officials to secure opportunities. Key duties include analyzing land viability, underwriting financials, preparing letters of intent, negotiating contracts, and maintaining relationships with developers.