Land Acquisitioner

D.R. Horton; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is looking for a Land Acquisitioner in Biloxi, Mississippi. The candidate will be responsible for acquiring land or lots for development and work closely with various stakeholders including land developers, brokers, and city officials.

Qualifications include a college certificate and relevant experience in land acquisition. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(K) plan. Join our winning team with a Fortune 500 company!

Qualifications

• Four to six years related experience in land acquisition or similar field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with city officials and property owners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and organize land acquisition leads.
• Negotiate purchase contracts with sellers.
• Conduct title and municipal research for potential land leads.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Fifth year college or university program certificate

Job 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.

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 and 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 an 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.

Benefits

• 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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