Strategic Land Acquisition Specialist – WA

D. R. Horton; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisitioner for WA to identify and secure land opportunities for development. You will work with sellers, brokers and city officials, conducting initial research, letters of intent and contract negotiations.

The role emphasizes financial underwriting, relationship management with developers and a willingness to travel overnight to evaluate sites, with a strong focus on ethical business conduct and customer service.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

MS Office Suite

Written & Oral Communication

Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Multi-tasking

Travel Availability

Education

Fifth year college or university certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisitioner for WA to identify and secure land opportunities for development. You will work with sellers, brokers and city officials, conducting initial research, letters of intent and contract negotiations.

The role emphasizes financial underwriting, relationship management with developers and a willingness to travel overnight to evaluate sites, with a strong focus on ethical business conduct and customer service.