Land Acquisition Specialist
Bothell, WA
Our client, a well-known residential developer, focused on building high quality homes, is currently seeking a Land Acquisition Specialist to join their growing team. As the Land Acquisition Specialist, you will focus on acquiring land for new developments, while working closely with your internal team, property owners, brokers, land developers, and city officials to secure each site.
This firm is highly collaborative and offers extensive opportunities for growth, mentorship, and upward mobility within the company. If you have a background in Real Estate or Land Acquisitions and enjoy working in a team environment, then this may be the right role for you!
*This role is eligible for commissions in addition to base salary.
Land Acquisition Specialist Responsibilities:
- With direction, coordinate, secure, and organize land acquisition leads from internal team or outside sources.
- Perform Title and municipal research and initial “cold call” inquiries for potential land leads.
- With direction, 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.
- Create, organize, and maintain land/lot contract files.
- Prepare analysis/deal sheet for each site.
- Maintain status/critical dates report to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Ensure that all required paperwork is completed and distributed to the necessary parties, from land/lot purchase through community completion.
- Request and review title, environmental studies, surveys, site plans, etc.
- Underwrite and analyze the financial aspects of each development opportunity.
- Communicate regularly with city officials.
Land Acquisition Specialist Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of real estate and residential land development experience preferred.
- Professional experience with real estate contracts is a plus!
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities.
- Ability to drive across the state to meet with brokers, owners, and sellers, and survey potential property deals.
Benefits and Appreciation:
- Generous health benefits for employees and family paid at 90%.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Employee stock purchase plan available.
- 401K with up to 6% contribution.
Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 / year, $100K in guaranteed bonus for the first 2 years, plus commissions.