Land Acquisitioner – Fairfax/Loudoun Counties

D.R. Horton; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc., located in Tysons, VA, is seeking a Land Acquisitioner to acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development. The ideal candidate will coordinate and organize land acquisition leads and maintain relationships with land developers and brokers.

Qualified candidates should have a fifth year college or university program certificate and 4-6 years of related experience. The role also requires proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(K).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience and/or training required.
• Strong communication skills essential for negotiations.
• Proficient in MS Office for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and organize land acquisition leads.
• Research potential land leads and conduct inquiries.
• Negotiate purchase contracts with sellers.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Multi-tasking

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Fifth year college or university program certificate

Four to six years related experience and/or training

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. 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 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 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

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