Land Acquisitioner

D.R. Horton; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental and Vision

Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton is seeking a Land Acquisitioner to acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development, coordinating with owners, brokers, and city officials. You will underwrite financial aspects and negotiate contracts, traveling as needed.

Two to four sentences follow describing the required experience and the collaboration with various stakeholders to secure profitable land deals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, secure and organize land acquisition leads.
• Respond to new leads from outside sources with an initial plan.
• Perform title and municipal research and initial inquiries on land leads.
• Meet with sellers or their representatives where applicable.
• Provide property details, seller demands, terms and contact information to management.
• Prepare letters of intent.
• Maintain relationships with land developers, brokers and owners.
• Underwrite and analyze financial aspects of development opportunities.
• Communicate with city officials regularly.
• Negotiate purchase contracts with sellers.
• Conduct business professionally to enhance goodwill and profit.
• Be able to travel overnight.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Education

Fifth year college program certificate

Tools

MS Office

Email

Job description

Job Description - Land Acquisitioner (2603565)

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, 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 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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