Why use an ALC?

Ask Yourself

These are some of the issues you may have to weigh when buying or selling land, complex issues that could be beyond your reach. You can turn to a real estate agent for answers, but how can you be sure that the agent has the knowledge about these important issues and the expertise to furnish the answers to your questions—and others you may not even know enough to ask about?

The Answer is Simple:

Before undertaking a search for land or putting a parcel on the market, first engage the services of a qualified real estate professional. And a good indicator of professionalism is membership in RLI, the REALTORS® Land Institute.

Buyers and sellers in today's complex land real estate market need professionals who provide up-to-date knowledge, a variety of real estate services, and ethical real estate practices. In short, they're looking for real estate professionals who hold the esteemed Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation. ALC's are a part of the largest trade organization in the world and of the premiere land real estate organization, the REALTORS® Land Institute, which has been serving the nation's land real estate professionals and their clients for over 50 years.

The Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation is important to REALTORS® Land Institute members and to their clients for many reasons.

First, the designation is awarded by the Board of Directors to members who have completed a comprehensive program of education and service to the Institute. Only ALC's may use the accredited logo in their brokerage correspondence and marketing pieces.

 

Second, ALC's constitute a network of recognized specialists throughout the United States. ALC's serve the public in its need for land related real estate services. ALC's ensure that clients will find the best possible parcel for farming, development, recreation and a myriad of other specialized uses. The ALC network is a valuable resource for buyers and sellers.

As land professionals, ALC's know current market values. They work diligently to secure the best sale or purchase price for their clients. Also, ALC's assist buyers and sellers in such areas as finance, leasing and land management. To be safe, secure and satisfied, buyers and sellers are encouraged to work with an accredited real estate professional - one of REALTORS® Land Institute's Accredited Land Consultants. Accredited Land Consultants are the recognized Land REALTOR® experts.

Whatever the type of land, when the time comes to enlarge your land holdings or sell them, consult a member of the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) or an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) to help you make the most of the transaction.

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