Land Acquisitioner

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 Acquisitionerfor their Operations Department. The right candidate will acquire undeveloped land or finished lots in support of the Division's homebuilding operations. 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
•          Utilize GIS systems, municipal, state and parish records in order to determine land ownership and site characteristics 
•          Analyze and understand site characteristics and identify potential development risks
•          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
•          Determine site characteristics & conduct preliminary feasibility to determine whether or not the land is feasible for development and homebuilding operations
•          Prepare analysis/deal sheet for each potential site and review with Manager to determine alignment with business plan
•         Underwrite and analyze the financial aspects of each development opportunity
•          Coordinate with consultants & officials to ensure timely and compliant entitlement application submissions
•          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

Education and/or Experience   

• Fifth year college or university program certificate
• Four to six years related experience and/or training
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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