Land Acquisition Strategist for Development Projects

D.R. Horton; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. in Overland Park, KS, is seeking a Land Acquisitioner to join our Operations team.

This role focuses on sourcing and evaluating land opportunities to fuel our growing homebuilding pipeline. You will conduct title and municipal research, lead early negotiations with sellers, and collaborate with developers, brokers, and city officials to structure favorable terms. Travel may be required as you build relationships and advance opportunities for affordable, quality homes across the

Qualifications

• Requires a fifth year college or university program certificate and 4–6 years related experience or training.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, plus attention to detail.

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

Strong written and oral communication

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Education

Fifth year college or university program certificate

Four to six years related experience and/or training

Tools

MS Office

Email

Job description

Description

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Acquisitioner for their Operations Department. The right candidate will acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development. Work with property owners, brokers, land developers, city officials and others to secure land.

Essential Duties And 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
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
  
  
  

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
  
  
  

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