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Land selection Process
Due to the high standards required by our
companies, over 97% of all the properties we review for
acquisition to create a subdivision do not meet our
strict value and quality requirements. These
requirements insure that the parcels listed offer great
recreation, home and/or investment potential at an
affordable price. In many cases, these parcels are
purchased by other real estate agents or companies to
resell to their clients.
Minimum
Requirements of Land Acquired to Subdivide -What is
Quality Land?
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Location.
Location is the foremost consideration. The area
must be in demand and close to shopping and
recreation. Property appreciates in value in growing
and popular areas faster than remote ones. This
protects your investment. If the real estate market
is soft, quality property maintains its value much
better.
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Road.
The roads along the property must
be county or state maintained roads. Why? Because it
saves money and requires no associations or
controlling groups to make sure each parcel owner
helps to maintain the road. You pay taxes to the
county and state. Why pay more for road maintenance?
Let the county and state maintain them for you.
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Phone and Electric.
Each parcel must have
access to phone and electric on
or very near the parcels.
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Shopping and Basic Needs.
Each
subdivision is required to be close to basic
shopping and public service help (police, fire
station, medical, etc.). If you require help in an
emergency, that help needs to be
is close to your property. This
is another feature of quality property: basic
emergency and public services. Why take a chance
with your family or friends needs in an emergency?
Enjoy the land without the worries of getting help
if you need it.
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Natural beauty.
Let’s face it, a parcel
with views and/or natural beauty is worth much more
than just farm land. When you do your research,
visit the land. Does the parcel have a view of
hills, trees, or a valley? Does the property have a
water feature or established wooded area? Does it
offer four season recreation? What about wild life
such as deer, wild turkeys, and other animals? We are talking about
quality. Anyone can
subdivide a farm or ranch and sell it. However, if
you want quality land, the land needs to have
beauty.
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Zoning.
The parcels offered
are zoned recreational
and/or residential. The majority is residential with
recreational appeal.
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Land ownership.
We only acquire land we are willing to own ourselves
– in fact, we do own the land. If the land is not
quality land, then we would not be able to
subdivide, develop and resell it at a reasonable
price. We are just like you. We want quality,
quality and quality in the land we own.
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Some subdivisions will have
restrictions. Usually the restrictions are based
on location properties, homes and value.
Example: If the parcels are in an area of
upscale homes then we will have building
restrictions to maintain property values and
area appeal.
As of today, we have not wavered from the land
quality standards stated. We are in business and
plan to stay in business for many, many years so
reputation is very important. Please review the
parcels. Go out and visit the land. Walk it and vision
your dream home or vacation spot in prime areas. |