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D.R. Horton, Inc. Land Acquisitioner in Lake Oswego, Oregon
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 atwww.drhorton.comfor 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. 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 * Identify land deals through contacting brokers and engineers, reviewing development websites, studying GIS and land use plans, driving areas, and researching available resources. * 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 * Conduct research to perform a market analysis on value and marketability of land for housing purposes. * Investigate site characteristics, including current and required zoning, compatibility with land use plans, wetlands, topography, school districts competitors, and proximity to employment centers and local services and amenities. * Complete project startup documents for all new deals at contract execution and assist with contract prep documents and tracking contract milestone dates. * 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
* 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 * Ability to apply critical thinking skills.
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 /Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2/
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Job: *Operations
Organization: *Home Builder
Title: Land Acquisitioner
Location: Oregon-Lake Oswego
Requisition ID: 2403059