If you're in the land brokerage business, you better be ready to develop relationships—not just with buyers and sellers, but with surveyors, environmental consultants, municipal planners, utility companies, architects, engineers, lawyers, insurance agents, and a whole bunch of other folks who can make or break your deal.

Subdividing land involves dividing a single piece of land into two or more parcels. In some cases, someone with a large farm might want to subdivide and sell smaller lots. Or a property developer might want to divide a 100-acre plot into 100 lots it can sell to residential buyers. Regardless of the intended outcome, you should know the basics of subdivision land development to help ensure you meet legal requirements and earn a profit from sales.

Republican and Democratic priorities for the reauthorization of the Farm Bill have been unveiled and negotiators are set to engage in conversations to settle their differences and reach a compromise. The Farm Bill is a multi-year law, reauthorized every five or six years, that encompasses a variety of programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Property titles can provide detailed information about your land's boundaries, structures, easements, previous owners, and other details. Perhaps most importantly, people rely on this collection of documents to prove property ownership and entitlements. Unfortunately, documents intended to prove property ownership can be manipulated if they get into the wrong hands. Learn how to safeguard your personal information to combat fraudsters.

RLI members and leaders came together during NAR’s annual Legislative Meetings to discuss current issues impacting landowners and land professionals, including WOTUS, Open Fields, 1031 Exchanges, foreign land investments and the Farm Bill.

As we enter April, or Earth Month, it’s a reminder that rural land offers an opportunity to reconnect with nature while contributing positively to the environment. Landowners and land professionals understand the privilege of owning a piece of earth; they are the ultimate land stewards. Our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and foresters have long worked to preserve natural habitats, promote biodiversity, and ensure that these spaces remain for future generations to enjoy. So, this Earth Month, let&...

As the world shifts towards renewable energy sources, landowners have a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to this transition by harnessing the abundant power of the sun. Solar energy, a clean and sustainable energy source, eliminates greenhouse gas emissions, helps minimize environmental pollution, and can be a form of income through solar leasing.

In today's digital age, LinkedIn has emerged as a powerful marketing tool for professionals across various industries. As a land real estate professional, LinkedIn holds immense potential to elevate your business growth and brand reputation

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.

Social media can be a fantastic tool for marketing land for sale. Sites like Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, and YouTube can enhance local marketing efforts and get properties in front of a larger pool of potential buyers. Here are some must-know social media tips that sellers and their agents can use to market land properties and generate more interest for a sale.