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

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Job summary

D. R. Horton in Biloxi, Mississippi is seeking a Land Acquisitioner for their Operations Department. The candidate will manage land acquisition leads and negotiate contracts with sellers. Responsibilities include researching land opportunities and maintaining relationships with developers and brokers.

The ideal candidate will have a college certificate, experience in land acquisition, and strong communication skills. D. R. Horton offers an excellent benefits package, including health insurance and an employee stock purchase plan.

Qualifications

• Certificate from a recognized college or university.
• Four to six years in land acquisition or real estate.
• Proficiency in MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development.
• Work with property owners, brokers, and city officials.
• Negotiate purchase contracts with sellers.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Fifth year college or university program certificate

Four to six years related experience

Job description

Job Description - Land Acquisitioner (2602785)

Job Description

Land Acquisitioner - 2602785

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.

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 joina 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
• 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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