Land Acquisitioner

D. R. Horton; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Company Benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisitioner for its Operations Department in Edmond, Oklahoma. The candidate will acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development, working with property owners, brokers, land developers, city officials, and others to secure land.

Essential duties include coordinating acquisition leads, conducting title and municipal research, meeting with sellers, and preparing letters of intent. Travel overnight may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

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

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 conduct an initial “cold call” inquiry for potential land leads.
• Provide initial meetings with sellers and/or their representatives.
• 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.
• Ability to travel overnight.

Skills

MS Office

Email

Education

Fifth-year college program certificate

Job 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. The role involves working 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 conduct an initial “cold call” inquiry for potential land leads.
• Provide initial meetings with sellers and/or their representatives.
• 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.
• Ability to travel overnight.

Qualifications

• Fifth‑year college or university program certificate.
• Four to six years of 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.

Benefits

• 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