Land Acquisition Manager/Acquisition Manager
About The Position
This Houston-based luxury custom home builder specializes in high-end residential construction in established, desirable neighborhoods. The company builds architect-designed homes with a refined process, strong client experience, and a focus on quality, transparency, and long-term growth. This opportunity is with an established Houston-based luxury custom home builder. Additional company information will be shared during an in-person interview. We are seeking a driven, resourceful Land Acquisition Manager to source, analyze, negotiate, and secure residential teardown and lot acquisition opportunities across key Houston sub-markets. This role requires proactive business development, relationship-building, and acquisition sourcing. MLS is part of the strategy, but success in this role will come from proactive outreach, creative sourcing, relationship-building, and consistent deal conversion.
Requirements
- 5-8+ years of experience in real estate acquisition, land acquisition, investment sales, real estate development, brokerage, or a closely related role.
- Strong negotiation, sales, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to source off-market opportunities through outreach and networking.
- Strong understanding of Houston residential neighborhoods and infill markets preferred.
- Comfortable speaking directly with homeowners and families with empathy, professionalism, and trust.
- Able to analyze deals, run comps, review margins, and assess risk using Excel.
- Organized and detail-oriented enough to manage a pipeline, track follow-up, and maintain clean CRM records.
- Hungry, proactive, and persistent
- Comfortable conducting in-person outreach, networking, phone prospecting, and relationship-building activities throughout the Houston market.
- Must reside in the Houston metropolitan area
- Any relocation must be completed prior to start date
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate new residential real estate opportunities that align with the company's growth goals and target markets.
- Research Houston-area neighborhoods, pricing trends, comparable sales, and market conditions to support smart acquisition decisions.
- Build relationships with real estate agents, brokers, property owners, referral partners, and other industry contacts to create a steady flow of opportunities.
- Review potential properties for feasibility, value, risk, and overall fit with the company's construction and development strategy.
- Prepare financial summaries, deal analyses, and acquisition recommendations for leadership review.
- Communicate professionally with sellers, agents, and outside partners throughout the opportunity review and negotiation process.
- Assist with purchase offers, contract details, due diligence items, and transaction coordination through closing.
- Maintain accurate records of opportunities, outreach, follow-up, and deal status in the company's CRM or tracking system.
- Collaborate with internal team members to understand project scope, budget considerations, timelines, and handoff needs.
- Attend networking events, market meetings, and industry gatherings to expand relationships and uncover future opportunities.
- Track activity, pipeline progress, and acquisition results, providing regular updates to leadership.
- Support additional real estate, market research, and acquisition-related tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Company-paid employee health insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
