Selling farmland is rarely just a real estate transaction. It is often tied to decades of ownership, long-term stewardship, family considerations, and careful financial planning, and is built upon discipline, transparency, and alignment with the landowner’s long-term objectives. Here is a seven-step framework to guide farmland from initial consultation through a successful closing. Read more

Farmland is one of the few assets that produce something essential: food, fuel, and fiber. It’s a real, tangible resource with intrinsic value, yet often overlooked as an investment. Today's investors are looking at farmland not just as real estate, but as a long-term asset class. Read more

For land brokers, setting the right asking price is critical. Price too high, and the property risks sitting on the market. Price too low, and you leave money on the table. Comparable sales are the best tool brokers have for striking the balance between competitiveness and fair market value. Read more

Across the Central Plains, ranchers stand at a crossroads of tradition and transition. With deep roots in cattle and a reliance on the rolling hills of native grass, producers are feeling the push and pull of a market in constant motion. Between heifer decisions, pasture rent battles, rising land values, and crop residue access, every year brings a new curveball. Read more

If you were to gauge the future of the land market solely by scrolling through social media or tuning into "expert" economic commentary, you might think you're standing at the edge of a cliff. If you talk to those who eat, sleep, and breathe land transactions, the tone is anything but doomsday. Here's what those inside the land market have to say. Read more

If you are a commercial real estate professional, understanding the nuances of commercial zoning laws can help you maintain compliance. It can also help you deliver more strategic investments and leverage your projects for higher returns. Here is what you should know about commercial zoning laws in the US. Read more

Land valuation is the process of estimating the fair value of a parcel of land. Certain areas in the U.S. are more valuable for certain resources that are natural, crops, or renewable. These factors impact both surface and mineral rights. Learn the three methods of valuation and how the location and resources impact land values. Read more

The discussion at this year’s annual Midwest Agriculture Conference revolved around Midwest farmland ownership and why they own it. Over the years, row crop farmland in the Midwest has been viewed as an attractive investment for individual investors and institutional groups to diversify their portfolios. With a strong agricultural market the past couple of years, and an increase in buyers, here are a few of the changing factors related to investing in farmland. Read more

If you're lucky enough to inherit or purchase timberland, you've already made a great investment in your future. Timberland is a valuable asset that can provide a range of benefits, from recreation to timber harvesting, and even wildlife habitat conservation. Here's what to know if you're buying or inherited timberland. Read more

Recreational land, or rec land, is a versatile property type that can be used as an investment or simply for the pleasure of the landowner. Rec land can become an income source and means to build steady wealth if you plan ahead with a few things in mind. Read more

There are a few constants when it comes to farmland: Farmland is valuable, farmland is limited, and farmland is essential. Part One of this series will help you understand the process of establishing an appropriate price for farmland. Read more

The value of rural properties can be affected by an interplay of forces, which are continually changing, often in a cyclical pattern. Read more

Want to increase the equity value of your land? Land expert Bob Stalberger, ALC, lays out the step-by-step process to increasing recreational land value. Read more

Based on data shared through the Lands of America Comparable Sales Program in August 2018, there were 212 properties listed as sold by REALTORS© Land Institute Members... Read more

Land expert Tommy Stroud Jr., ALC, shares his top tips for adding recreational value to your property. Check out his insider input here! Read more

Want to get the best possible price for your land? Learn how working with an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) can do that in our latest blog post. Read more

Increase the value of your land with these five simple steps! This article was originally posted in the Lands of America blog. Read more

This post is part two of a two-part article from LandGate on the value of solar, wind, oil and gas, and other resources on and under land. It originally appeared in the Winter 2021 issue of Terra Firma magazine. Read more