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How do I determine the value of land?

Every parcel of land is unique and has objective and subjective variables. Objective variables are those that are facts about the land, such as location, topography, access, zoning, tree coverage, amount of wetland, drainage and soil type(s), utility availability. Subjective variables…

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What about access to land?

You cannot enjoy a property if you cannot access it, and you may not be able to sell the property in the future (if that is what you intend to do) without access. Public road frontage – Frontage on a public…

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Do I need a survey?

For your convenience, listings on LandRadar.com may include GPS coordinates to approximate corners and points of properties based on county GIS mapping. Many buyers find this sufficient for their use of a property. However, a survey done by a licensed…

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What utilities are available?

The availability of utilities may or may not be important to your use today, but it may be important to the next owner if you plan to resell the property in the future. For example, if your property is located in…

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Should I try to re-zone my property?

The decision to re-zone or gain any other entitlement for your property depends on what you want or plan to do with the property and/or if a different zoning than its current zoning is needed to actualize the property’s highest and best use.…

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What is the market like today?

The real estate market is influenced by a variety of elements, including economic conditions, supply and demand, and expectations of buyers and sellers. The market may be good but oversupplied in some categories. There might be a lot of property on the market…

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Should I have my timber logged?

It is always good to clean up dead and dying trees and deadfall to allow live timber to flourish and be featured. Selective cutting can also sometimes be beneficial and enhance a property’s value as well as provide some income…

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How can I add value to my land?

Although the value of your land depends on a variety of subjective and objective variables and market forces, there are a variety of value enhancements that you could explore. Entitlements – Rezoning, variances, special use permits, and other such approvals may…

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