Land Acquisitioner

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Employee stock purchase plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Life and Disability Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Multiple voluntary and company provided benefits

Job Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., established in 1978, stands as the largest homebuilder in the United States and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The company specializes in the construction and sale of high-quality homes targeted primarily at entry-level and first-time move-up homebuyers. Additionally, D.R. Horton provides comprehensive mortgage financing and title services through its various subsidiaries, aiming to offer a seamless homebuying experience. The firm is recognized for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. For more detailed information about the company, their mission, history, and current initiatives, interested candidates can visit www.drhorton.com.

D.R. Horton is actively seeking a skilled Land Acquisitioner to join their Operations Department in Overland Park, Kansas. This full-time role involves acquiring undeveloped land or finished lots that can be developed into residential housing communities. The ideal candidate will excel in coordinating and executing land acquisition strategies by engaging with a variety of stakeholders including property owners, brokers, land developers, and local city officials. The Land Acquisitioner is responsible for initiating land leads, performing title and municipal research, conducting negotiations, and providing critical financial analysis to support the acquisition process.

This position requires a professional and ethical approach to business, aiming to enhance the company’s goodwill and profitability. The successful candidate must be capable of traveling overnight as required by the demands of the role. Their efforts will directly contribute to D.R. Horton's ongoing growth and success in the highly competitive residential real estate development market. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a Fortune 500 company renowned for its industry leadership and commitment to building communities across America. The benefits package includes competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase plans, and various other voluntary and company-provided benefits, ensuring the well-being and growth of its employees.

This position is perfect for a motivated professional with a vision for land development and a passion for the housing sector. The candidate should possess a strong ability to multitask, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to foster relationships and close deals confidently. The Land Acquisitioner will work closely with management to outline strategies, prepare letters of intent, and secure profitable land deals—all fundamental to sustaining the company’s market leadership and ongoing construction projects. Join D.R. Horton, build your future, and contribute to America’s premier homebuilder’s continued success.

Job Requirements

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

Job Qualifications

  • Fifth year college or university program certificate
  • Four to six years related experience and/or training
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

Job Duties

  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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