Land Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Land Analyst to join our Raleigh Division. This position would assist the Land Acquisition Manager and Division President in conducting research and providing analysis for potential new communities.

• Utilize Zonda software, MLS, Geographic Information System (GIS) based platforms, and local government online resources to conduct market research and analysis.
• Manage and maintain prospective land tracking logs, land search maps, and competitive transactions in surrounding areas.
• Participate in the evaluation of sub-markets and the identification and evaluation of potential candidate sites for acquisitions.
• Prepare market research-related information on new land transactions for approval by corporate Land Committee.
• Assist the Land Acquisition Manager in the preparation of financial proformas/models to evaluate the new community viability.
• Track competitor activity
• Assist the Land Acquisition Manager in formulating the short-term and long-term Strategic Land Plan objectives.
• Conduct field research as needed to evaluate competition and surrounding area strengths and weaknesses.
• Assist with practical aspects of the land acquisition process such as pre-feasibility evaluations, offer letters, negotiating terms, getting transactions under contract, purchase agreement reviews, due diligence and third party reports, as well as tracking critical dates and key deliverables.
• Ability to communicate with and represent the Company to land brokers, developers, land investors, land owners, land bankers, land-related financial entities, attorneys, title and escrow agents, a wide variety of consultants and government officials.
• Coordinate with HOA's
• Keep accurate land files, spreadsheets, and databases to track land positions

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Real Estate or Finance coursework strongly preferred
• Central Texas regional real estate market knowledge and analysis experience a plus.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with an ability to manage large data sets and cull relevant information.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and intermediate abilities in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter, proactive and creative, takes initiative to address issues
• Accurate, with keen attention to detail
• Naturally curious; committed to continuous improvement and training
• Working knowledge of financial and economic concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in efficient and accurate manner

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What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 19 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals
• And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.