Christian Witter
Atlanta,GA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director of Land Acquisition
Growth Homes/Growth Builders LLC
Atlanta, GA
09.2024 - Current
- Identify low- and moderate-income areas and market-rate neighborhoods to help source finished entitled and raw lots in Atlanta, DFW, and Birmingham markets.
- Negotiate purchase agreements with landowners to secure favorable terms, conditions, and pricing within budget limits and business goals.
- Organized market research files and reports to enhance analysis and inform strategic decision-making.
- Provide clear timelines for entitlement work and planned developments.
- Work with legal counsel on due diligence, including title searches, environmental reviews, and land surveys, spot and reduce risk.
- Prepared financial analyses and feasibility studies to assess land acquisition costs, revenue potential, and return on investment.
- Arrange funding for land acquisition projects through private investors and bank partners.
- Manage the workflow of one other land analyst.
- Manage proposed acquisition and development dates to ensure company sticks to plat dates and lot delivery schedules.
- Gathered proposals from development contractors to establish and finalize acquisition budgets for management approval.
Director of Land Acquisition
Crawford Creek Communities
Atlanta, GA
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Sourced and secured raw land by engineering and developing market-targeted land opportunities.
- Drafted Letters of Intent adhering to best business practices, successfully acquiring land assets at or below market price.
- Negotiated contracts directly with landowners and developers to finalize acquisitions.
- Maintained and organized detailed market research files and reports.
- Provided accurate timelines for entitlement processes and proposed developments.
- Executed land use and financial analysis for new land acquisitions while accurately forecasting vertical and horizontal development costs.
- Secured funding for land acquisition projects through private investors.
- Reviewed budgets, forecasts, and resource needs for development work.
- Reviewed development contracts and awarded bids for development projects.
- Managed workflow among two other land analysts to ensure project deadlines were met and the team worked effectively.
- Sourced 950 lots
Land Acquisition Manager
Starlight Homes
Alpharetta, GA
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Organized, prepared, and maintained land contracts, ensuring that critical due dates were met.
- Sourced all new land deals and managed due diligence for all projects in Georgia.
- Reviewed purchase agreements for Starlight Homes transaction accuracy and completeness.
- Led the due diligence process, encompassing conceptual land planning, environmental assessments, utility system evaluations, and title analysis.
- Maintained and organized market research files and reports for reference and analysis.
- Coordinated with escrow and title companies throughout new acquisitions.
- Negotiated contracts and reviewed closing documents for all land transactions.
- Reviewed all development proposals for new acquisitions.
- Assisted in awarding development projects to contractors.
- Managed the bonding process for each project.
- Managed development budgets and assisted with change orders through final plat.
- Sourced 1,230 lots
Land Acquisition Analyst
LGI Homes
Roswell, GA
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Conducted turnover meetings for all new projects prior to homebuilding phases.
- Sourced new land deals and managed due diligence for all projects in Alabama and Georgia.
- Performed comprehensive market and financial analyses for projects to ensure the company's profitability.
- Created acquisition committee memos outlining details for all new projects.
- Conducted quarterly lot recost evaluations with the VP of Land, CFO, and Finance Department.
- Negotiated contracts and reviewed closing documents for land transactions.
- Tracked entitlement progress and municipal approvals for development sites.
- Evaluated market data, comps, and zoning for potential communities.
- Reviewed title reports, surveys, and due diligence documents.
- Coordinated with brokers, attorneys, and landowners on transaction details.
- Sourced 4,700 lots
Real Estate Paralegal
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
Roswell, GA
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Prepared contracts, including lease and rental agreements as well as closing documents, ensuring legal compliance and accuracy.
- Facilitated effective communication between attorneys, lenders, agents, and buyers/sellers, promoting smooth transactions.
- Monitored financial transactions and foreclosure processes, ensuring precision and timeliness.
- Negotiated contracts and reviewed title reports for closing, mitigating potential legal issues.
- Coordinated with lenders, servicers, and title companies on closing requirements.
- Prepared court filings, pleadings, and service documents for attorney review.
- Reviewed mortgage documents, deeds, and title records for legal accuracy.
Summer Analyst
CITI Group
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Analyzed company accounts, profit and loss statements, and cash flow information to evaluate financial health.
- Authored financial research summaries to assist in strategic decision-making.
- Engaged regularly with company managers, stock market traders, and fund managers to gain insight into market dynamics.
- Collected and analyzed up-to-date information regarding the US economy and financial markets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Finance
Morehouse College
Atlanta05-2014
Skills
- Land Acquisition
- Land Development
- Financial Modeling
- Entitlement Management
- Feasibility Analysis
- Due Diligence
- Budget Forecasting
- Market Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Development Planning
- Title Review
Timeline
Regional Director of Land Acquisition
Growth Homes/Growth Builders LLC
09.2024 - Current
Director of Land Acquisition
Crawford Creek Communities
05.2023 - 08.2024
Land Acquisition Manager
Starlight Homes
03.2021 - 12.2022
Land Acquisition Analyst
LGI Homes
05.2018 - 02.2021
Real Estate Paralegal
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
06.2014 - 05.2018
Summer Analyst
CITI Group
06.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Finance
Morehouse College