Both in my job as a land agent and land manager, I often hear the excuse from older landowners that they don’t plan to reforest (that is, plant trees) on land they just harvested because “Why would I? I won’t live to see those trees mature.” After wishing them a long and healthy life, I like to give the following three reasons for why they should consider planting, even in the off-chance that they head for greener pastures before the Read more…
“I want to sell, but I don’t need the money.” This is a common refrain uttered by people who are contemplating the sale of a piece of real estate. If they do not need the money, then why are they selling? Finding the “Why”, the “What”, the “When”, the “Who” is an essential part of making a real estate deal come together. Several years ago I helped some seller clients sell about 800 acres of beautiful hardwood and pine timberland Read more…
Almost weekly people call me telling me they are looking to make their first rural land purchase. This article is meant to be a short primer on a bare minimum of things you need to know to get started with your land purchase. 1. What do you want? What type of property are you looking for, and what is your intended use? You need to identify and be able to articulate your “Must Have’s” in a prospective property. Is your Read more…
Good hunting leases might be one of the most difficult assets to find in the Southeast. Almost daily I get a call or message from a local hunter who is working hard to find a good property to lease. I also hear the stories from hunters whose leased land hasn’t turned out to be what they had hoped: the owner clearcut the timber, the lease rates keep going up, or the land gets sold and the lease cancelled, among other Read more…
“I want to sell my property, what do i need to do?” This is a common question this time of year. Its getting hot, summer is practically here, but i need to sell my property… Preparation and planning is key to anything. Whether its a sporting event, going on vacation, or planning for your retirement….it is no different with selling land. In order to have a successful listing and selling experience, you have to have a plan from the start. Read more…
Patrick Jones, owner of Phat Farm Outfitters, in Eutaw, Greene County, Alabama is our special guest on this edition of The Land Show. Patrick recently hosted Dave and Jonathan, as well as Dave’s father, Dr. Jimmy Milton and his son, Josh for some fun bass fishing in his stocked lakes. The group took home over 30 bass and Dr. Milton caught a nice one that went over 7 lbs. (They left the camera in the truck!) Patrick offers guided deer Read more…
By now many of you may have seen the Facebook posts about this beautiful new farm listing in North Florida. If not, you can get all the information on our listing page: selg.biz/8716 (main narrative copied below). As one of the listing agents, I wanted to take a few moments to talk more about my impressions of the property – why I think this is one of the most beautiful properties and best values currently on the market. I’ve been Read more…
On the way home from school last Friday, my son JD, asked me “What is wrong with buying a property that already has a conservation easement on it?” You may think that is an odd question for a 12 year old to ask, but around my house we talk about land all the time. The previous week he had been riding with me in the truck as I was on a Bluetooth phone conversation with a client who was considering Read more…
Southeastern Land Group is pleased to welcome William Lyon to our team of land agents and brokers. William founded and has been the responsible broker for Lyon Properties since 2001. He and his wife, Kim, and three children live in the Tyler community of Lowndes County. William has a strong reputation of integrity, is well-respected in our industry, and brings a solid record of land and farm sales to our team. Please contact William if you are buying or selling Read more…
Ever wondered how Native Americans could turn a round rock into a sleek, sharp weapon? This week on The Land Show VLOG, Tim Baker Jr. shows you how it’s done. Using lithic technology, Baker turns a flint rock into a symmetrical, flat arrowhead—proving that past methods have not been forgotten in the present. Check it out here! Visit www.thelandshow.com and www.selandgroup.com for more! #SELG #TheLandShow
