“When do you think farmland prices are going to correct?” is a question posed to me recently. My answer was, “I do not know a single farmer who is trying to give back land that they have purchased recently, and most are still interested in acquiring more.” This question was asked specifically about farmland prices in Alabama and Mississippi, states where I am a licensed broker. Our company, Southeastern Land Group (SELG), does not serve mid-western states, so the information Read more…
Being a real estate professional is not just about selling property, it is about relating well with people. In my business as a land broker I view my job as helping people buy or sell land: with the emphasis on helping people. I’ve been reflecting lately on how there can be so many real estate agents in any given market. One conclusion is that each of those agents knows people. People sell properties, people buy properties. Those people need to deal Read more…
Before you head out to preview a piece of rural property, here are a few key tips that will make your next outing more enjoyable, safer, and your time more beneficial. 1. Contact the agent– Always touch base with the agent before heading out to view the property. Arrange for them to meet you and show the proper access, boundary markers and key features of the land. This way you get a clearer picture of the property being offered, and Read more…
This week on The Land Show, Dave Milton interviews Ronald Levitt of Sirote and Permutt on the issue of Conservation Easements. Mr. Levitt is a nationally recognized expert on the topic of conservation easements, and frequently advises his clients in regards to planning and defending easements. He has written numerous articles about the topic that can be found on their company blog. Conservation easements are a tool that the IRS allows landowners to use for conservation and preservation purposes on their property Read more…
Approximately 30 land brokers participated in a joint meeting of the Alabama and Mississippi Chapters of the Realtors Land Institute (RLI) on Thursday. Brokers from the twin states met at the Central Station Grill in Starkville to hear from several great presenters. Southern Ag Credit was the major sponsor for the meeting. Our first presenter was Lanford Holloway of TerraStride, illustrating how their online products can help land professionals market high end properties that are for sale. The mapping platform allows users to add multiple Read more…
What are the right questions for a buyer to ask when considering purchasing a rural piece of land? It all depends on the objectives the buyer has in mind when making their purchase. This list would need to be tweaked a little depending on the objective for the purchase. For example, a person considering developing a tract into a subdivision on a river would have some significantly different questions to answer than a person merely buying a rural retreat for Read more…
Southeastern Land Group is devoted to helping people buy and sell land in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. Each month we advertise properties that we have for sale in strategic print media. Specifically we purchase ads in 4-5 slick glossy magazines as one way to reach all possible buyers about the great tracts of land that we have for sale. To capture the attention of hunters, anglers, and others who enjoy being outdoors, we advertise in 3 magazines that are targeted Read more…
Southeastern Land Group is a network sponsor of the Gettin’ Outdoors Radio Network hosted by James “Big Daddy” Lawler”, and this past weekend Jonathan Goode was invited to sit in as guest host of the show. Big Daddy’s show airs weekly in west Alabama and east Mississippi, covering topics related to hunting, fishing, local festivals, or anything that happens in the great outdoors. Jonathan was brought in to discuss the Alabama Wildlife Federation Wild Game Cook Off that took place Read more…
The Land Ordinance of 1785 One of the most important pieces of legislation from Congress that made a lasting impact on private property ownership in the United States was enacted in May 1785. The Land Ordinance was an effort on the part of the Confederated Congress to raise much needed funds for our fledgling country and to promote settlement of our western territories. In 1785, Congress did not yet have the power to levy taxes, but there was a desperate Read more…
When you are searching for a land broker to assist you with buying or selling land, you may have noticed that some of them advertise themselves as Accredited Land Consultants (ALC). You may have wondered “What is an ALC, and why is that important?” This article will provide a little information about what an ALC is and what that means for you. What is an Accredited Land Consultant? The ALC is a designation offered by the Realtors Land Institute (RLI) for Read more…
