Job Description

Market Analyst

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. For more information, please visit

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Market Analyst. The right candidate will work alongside division management, Land Acquisitions and Land Development to meet the land/lot goals that support the division's annual business plan established by the Division President. Participate in due diligence, forecasting and benchmarking of potential and existing projects to make professional recommendations to management regarding new and/or existing communities.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Provide in-depth target market research and analysis for new and existing communities utilizing standard real estate market analysis tools and models
• Perform data analyses on competitive demographics, products and trends to make recommendations so the division remains competitive
• Complete all Competitive Market Analyses (CMA) and Land Acquisition Proformas (LPAs)
• Contribute to the due diligence process for prospective acquisitions and developments
• Compile and analyze financial data to assess a property's financial viability and to guide acquisition decisions. This includes determining potential return on investment and studying market trends
• Prepare presentations and marketing materials on prospective acquisitions
• Analyze and monitor the financial performance of properties including financial modeling, benchmarking to budget, and collaborating with management in executing business plans
• Participate in the creation of conceptual plans for subdividing and parceling assets
• Provide input to sales management to evaluate and reposition communities as market conditions change
• Closely monitor changes in the market and create financial models to predict upcoming scenarios based on economic conditions, market trends, product innovation and technical advancements and make recommendations
• Provide the marketing team with relevant demographic input necessary to create effective sales and marketing plans
• Assist in the creation or refinement of community plans, aid in establishing pricing for a community opening, and assist in the determination of product specifications to properly target buyer profiles identified by market research
• Act as liaison among all departments to ensure schedules are updated as project timing is accelerated or delayed
• Review and analyze marketing and CS surveys to keep abreast of customer wants/needs
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Marketing or a related degree from a four-year college or university
• Seven years in the field of real estate sales or related field
• Ability to perform a comparative market analysis (CMA)
• Solid understanding of economic trends, including real estate prices, customer preferences, product innovation, technical advancements and foreclosure rates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize conclusions and confidently present well-supported arguments for or against a specific acquisition
• Advanced Excel financial modeling experience
• Solid Knowledge of real estate transactions
• Familiarity with real estate software and tools for efficient data analysis and management
• Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed appraiser a plus
• 1 to 3 years of real estate development experience preferred

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, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

Job: Administrative

Organization: Home Builder

Location: GA-Conyers

Requisition ID: 2503125

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