Land Tips With so many real estate websites offering "one-of-a-kind" land, we thought we would share some insider secrets to make sure the consumer is fully informed when making this important investment decision. We hope this short checklist will be helpful when considering your next land purchase and please don't hesitate to email us with any questions you might have. Always check your water sources, do you have to have a water right to draw from the surface or underground source? Where are you going to get power? Can you tap into a nearby power line or do you have to bring in a solar generator? Is the land "land locked"? Will you have deeded access to the property? Who has easements through your property? Do you own the mineral rights or could someone come in and tear your property up because they own the minerals? How are the roads? Are they good gravel roads, paved, or impassable dirt trails? Who are the surrounding neighbors? Did you visit the county assessor website to view past ownership and tax document history? What is the land like in all seasons? How hard is it to obtain a building permit in the county? How far away are the closest emergency services? Is the land allowed to be further subdivided? Does the land have any increasing value potential? What is the local land market doing? What comps are available for your lender? Did you confirm the assumptions with a ground visit? Was the boundary surveyed using a GPS or was it surveyed using a certified surveying method? Did you look at a USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle map? Does the property have any income potential? CONTACT US