Land Acquisitioner

D. R. Horton; Fort Myers (FL); 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 Fort Myers, Florida, seeks a Land Acquisitioner for its Operations Department. The role involves acquiring undeveloped land, coordinating with property stakeholders, and managing land acquisition leads.

Candidates must possess a fifth-year college certificate and have four to six years of related experience. The position includes competitive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with vacation and sick leave.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, secure and organize land acquisition leads.
• Receive and provide initial response plan for all new leads from outside sources.
• Negotiate purchase contracts with sellers.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

Proficiency with MS Office and email

Education

Fifth year college or university program certificate

Job description

Job Description – Land Acquisitioner (2602721)

Company

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.

Position

Land Acquisitioner for the Operations Department. 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

• 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.

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.

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