Fay Ranches has been providing brokerage and advisory services for the acquisition and sale of significant land assets since 1992. While not forgetting our roots as a sporting ranch company, we have expanded our focus and expertise to include the finest farms, ranches, timberland and plantations from coast to coast. Over the last two decades, we have built a network of relationships including our Strategic Alliance with Texas based Republic Ranches. We continue to lead the industry with our consistent ability to source land opportunities for investors and use our unrivaled reach and marketing platform to handle the sale of exceptional land assets. Fay Ranches is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana with offices across the United States, from Oregon to North Carolina.
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Just 100 miles east of Bend, lies this spectacular ranch. With 528± acres of irrigation, 4 LOP tags, out the gate grazing permits, an excellent home, shop/equipment shed, hay shed and a long history of high quality cattle production. This is truly a one-of-a-kind cattle ranch!
Poised for growth, this boutique winery operation is perfect for both entry level buyers with a well loved & award winning wine brand; or, as a brand addition to a corporate portfolio, where it will add another level of respect and profitability, with plenty of room for future growth.
Blackhawk River Ranch located south of McCall, ID, is one of a few large land holdings in the Payette River Valley. This beautiful property has river frontage, fishing, skiing, lush meadows, wildlife and cattle ranch. The Payette River borders the property to the east and flows out of the crystal clear Payette Lake located about 6± miles north of the property.
This property provides a beautiful plantation home and quality outdoor sporting experiences such as quail and turkey hunting, dove and duck hunting, deer hunting as well as bass & bluegill fishing. Truly making this a recreational family retreat.
An investment-grade, beautiful Tennessee mountain property of raw land on the Northern Cumberland Plateau consisting of hardwood timber, mineral reserves, exceptional viewsheds, and wildlife including elk, deer, and turkey.
A unique opportunity to own property on one of the most renowned fisheries in Montana. Bordering the Smith River for over a half mile, you can enjoy blue ribbon trout fishing right out your front door in an extremely remote area.
If you’re looking for amazing big game hunting opportunities with complete seclusion this ranch is the place to be! It includes 6 mule deer and 6 Rocky Mountain elk L.O.P. tags (buyer to confirm). Complete with a comfortable lodge, you won’t be roughing it come hunting season!
The Boulder River and the Yellowstone River are two of the most beautiful fly fishing rivers in Montana. Combine over 1.3 miles of both of these completely different sized freestone rivers and you create one heck of a recreational-based family paradise.
Along one of Montana’s greatest fly fishing rivers and one of the last large ranches left in the Paradise Valley. It is highly prized for its dramatic beauty, extraordinary outdoor recreation and close proximity to southwest Montana’s cultural and transportation hub of Bozeman.
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For the 6th consecutive year, The Land Report named Fay Ranches one of America’s best land brokerage firms in the over $150 million gross category. The annual rankings are compiled by “The Magazine of the American Landowner” and based on an analysis of company earnings, history and transactions.
By Bill Nutt When reviewing my insurance policies recently, I realized that we have owned our ranch near Twin Bridges, Montana for over a decade. Certainly that isn’t long enough to become an expert, but I have learned a few things I’d like to pass along to those considering a ranch purchase. Here’s a list […]
FAR REACHING. CLIENT BENEFITTING. LEGACY BUILDING. JUST LIKE OUR LAND. In 2014, Fay Ranches and Texas land brokerage firm Republic Ranches decided to forge an alliance to better serve our clients across the country. This Strategic Alliance brings together the formidable strength of two powerhouse brokerage firms. STRONGER TOGETHER Executing the goals of our clients […]
by Clarke Watson, Land Investor Vol. 2 The Western U.S. has a reputation for landscapes that are rich in rivers, mountains and open space. But the American West is losing large chunks of land, as landscapes are carved away to accommodate the urban sprawl and commercial development that affects many western cities. According to a […]
by Clarke Watson as seen in Land Investor Vol. 2 As a lifetime horse enthusiast, it’s no coincidence that native Houstonian, Kate Gibson, specializes in brokering equestrian farms and ranches for Republic Ranches, a strategic alliance partner of Fay Ranches. She boasts an impressive equine background, having managed, trained and competed in the industry for […]
Picture a bird hunter spending a day in the brush of the American West, and it won’t take you long to envision a four-legged companion bobbing alongside him, looking to flush some grouse. In fact, dogs are iconic hunting companions for sportsmen all over the U.S. As one of the partners with Fay Ranches, James […]
by Clarke Watson as seen in LAND INVESTOR Volume 2 The presence of water is a crucial factor in determining the true worth of a potential property purchase, and wetlands are amongst the most valued water attributes. With a unique ability to directly augment surrounding ecosystems, wetlands are an integral feature of a healthy environment. Historically, the advantages of wetlands were under […]
by Lorie Woodward Cantu as seen in LAND INVESTOR Volume 2 Diversity is a buzzword in the 21st century ranching industry. Diverse populations of plants and animals signal ecologically healthy rangelands, and diverse, profitable enterprises signal an economically healthy operation. “Well-managed livestock grazing is a tool that allows land managers to achieve both ecological and economic goals,” says […]
by Dick Ludington, Veteran Land Broker As featured in Land Investor Magazine Vol. 1 Veteran Land Broker Dick Ludington joined Fay Ranches in 2014, bringing over 37 years of experience in timberland, conservation, and recreational land transaction knowledge for public and private agencies to our team. His understanding in timberland investment has involved the buying and selling of millions […]
Written by Greg Fay, Founder of Fay Ranches As featured in Land Investor Magazine Vol. 1 So, you’re thinking about buying a ranch? There are a few steps to keep in mind as you embark on this adventure—but let me back up a bit. I’ve been brokering ranchland since 1986 and founded Fay Ranches in 1992. In the […]
As featured in Land Investor Magazine Vol. 1 Over the past seven years, investors have been notoriously careful with their cash flow, avoiding risk and staying cash heavy. This is no surprise. Due to the economic crisis in 2008, many investors and wealthy individuals became more risk averse with their portfolios, and began saving money instead of investing. However, last year’s annual CapGemini/RBC survey of investors worldwide […]
As featured in Land Investor Magazine Vol. 1 The University of Idaho agricultural economists, Garth Taylor and Ben Eborn, reported an 11% increase in 2014 for Idaho farm and ranch net income. Additionally, there was a 6% decrease in expenses, which resulted in a 46% increase overall in reported income for 2014, up to $4.53 billion net, a record set […]
As featured in Land Investor Magazine Vol. 1 There’s a secret that ranch owners know out in the Mountain West: Creating wildlife habitat isn’t just good for your morning view, it also raises the value of your land. “Ranches that are managed with a sustainable agricultural plan have the added benefit of attracting wildlife and this creates value not only for the […]
As featured in Land Investor Magazine Vol. 1 Buying a ranch is often the culmination of a lifelong dream for many of our clients. Carving out time to revel in th e peace and solitude of sprawling acreage, as well as owning a unique place where unique memories are created in the outdoors are some of the top reasons […]
Written by: Greg Fay, Founder of Fay Ranches Article to be featured in the next issue of Land Investor Magazine August 2016 marks my 30th year selling land. I’ve been involved in some of the most significant land transactions in several states, including farms, ranches, timber and plantations. This article is about preparing your ranch […]
CONSIDER TAXES & FINANCIAL PLANNING The first and most important step in selling your ranch is making sure your family’s tax and financial planning is current and competently prepared. This is particularly important for multi-generational ranch families. I say this because they are the most likely to neglect this stage. Modern ranch owners, who have […]
As you contemplate selling your ranch, it is important to have an understanding of the process ahead of you, and to prepare your ranch to be as attractive as possible to potential buyers. This often involves cleaning up the junk. Ideally, this begins prior to putting the ranch on the market. For many ranch owners, […]
DECIDING ON A BROKERAGE Once you’ve assessed your property, you’re ready to decide on which brokerage company to work with. If you have a ranch (or a farm, timber tract or plantation), don’t list with a company that sells residential or commercial real estate. Instead, work with a company that only sells land. As a […]
PRICING YOUR RANCH When it comes time to price your ranch, if you’ve chosen a good, trustworthy broker, and they’ve done their homework, listen to their recommendation on price. One of the oldest tricks in the book for getting a listing is intentionally providing the seller an inflated value. This is called “buying the listing.” […]
