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FAQ

1. How Do We Contact Buyers and Sellers?

To connect with property owners, we send personalized letters to owners of vacant land, using data from our advanced technology tools.

Our letters introduce our company and express interest in buying or selling their land. We provide multiple ways for owners to contact us:

Direct phone or email contact
Scheduled appointment for a personal conversation

This approach allows owners to respond at their convenience and initiate a discussion about their property.

2. How do I identify the potential of land?

Before turning undeveloped land into an opportunity, it's essential to assess its potential. Consider the following factors:

Location: Is your land situated in a desirable area with growing demand for housing, commercial spaces, or recreational activities?
Zoning regulations: Are there any restrictions on how the land can be used, such as environmental or conservation regulations?
Topography and natural features: Does the land have any unique features, such as water sources, scenic views, or mineral deposits?

3. What are some land investment options to consider? Here are a few:

Subdivision and development: Divide the land into smaller parcels and sell them to builders, developers, or individual buyers.
Leasing for agricultural or recreational use: Rent the land to farmers, ranchers, or outdoor enthusiasts, generating a steady income stream. Conservation easements: Partner with conservation organizations to protect the land's natural resources and receive tax benefits.
Solar or wind energy development: Lease the land to renewable energy companies, generating revenue from energy production.

4. Is investing in land for generational wealth transference a smart strategy?

Here are some compelling reasons to consider:

Land tends to increase in value over the long term, especially in areas where population growth, infrastructure development, or rising demand. Unlike other assets that may depreciate (like vehicles or machinery), raw land often holds or gains value, making it a stable store of wealth to pass down.
Land is a limited resource since it is not being made anymore. This scarcity can drive value as demand increases, particularly in desirable locations, offering heirs a valuable inheritance that is likely to remain relevant.
The low maintenance factor compared to rental properties or businesses, raw land requires minimal upkeep. There is no need for repairs, tenant management, or operational costs, reducing the burden on future generations while preserving the asset’s value.
Land offers flexibility for the descendants can develop it, farm it, ranch it, hunt it, lease it, or sell based on the owner’s needs or market conditions. This adaptability makes it a practical legacy that can evolve with time.
In many regions, owning land comes with potential tax benefits (imperative to discuss with a licensed CPA or Tax Attorney) such as lower property taxes compared to developed properties or favorable capital gains treatment upon sale. In addition, some areas also allow estate tax strategies like conservation easement, which can ease the transfer to heirs.
Land often keeps pace with or outstrips inflation, protecting purchasing power for future generations. As currencies fluctuate, tangible assets like land retain intrinsic value.
Land beyond financial value can serve as a family homestead, retreat, or symbol of heritage. Passing down a physical piece of God’s heartland can strengthen family identity and connection across generations.
Often adding land to a portfolio balances riskier investments like stocks or bonds. Its low correlation with volatile markets can provide stability for your heirs’ financial future.

5. What are other things to consider for buying or selling land assets?

Here are some compelling reasons to consider:

Location: land in growing or strategic areas (near cities, coasts, or future development zones) can accelerate appreciation values significantly.
Land is not as easily sold as stocks, so it is a long-term play-ideal for generational wealth but less so for quick cash needs.
Future usability of land depends on local zoning and regulations, which could limit development options for the heirs.

6. How do I obtain information on a specific property?

Clients and prospects will receive in a written format, all available electronic documentation available at the time of the initial requests (e.g. property details, photos, plat map, surveys, environment reports, & other related documentation) on properties being offered by 1^st Serve Property.

7. What are the compensation fees for services performed?

A transparent breakdown of fees will be provided upon written request or during initial consultations. All regulatory and compliance contracts must be completed and delivered to all parties per the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics and any specific State legal requirements regarding a real estate transaction.