Agriculture Education Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 2 Don’t Kick The Cows Off: Recommendations For Ranch Buyers October 1, 2016 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 […] Read more
Education Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 2 Investing In And Adding Value To Ranch Lands October 1, 2016 By Clarke Watson 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 study by the Center […] Read more
Land Investor Features Volume 2 Sportsman’s Corner: An Interview With Bird Hunter, James Esperti And His Dog, Hoss October 1, 2016 By James Esperti, Ranch Sales, Licensed in MT, WY, ID 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 […] Read more
Land Investor Features Volume 2 Selling Your Ranch: How to Prepare & What to Expect October 1, 2016 By Greg Fay, Founder|Broker, Licensed in MT 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 for sale; however, many of the recommendations can be applied to different types […] Read more
Land Investor Features Volume 2 Selling Your Land: Taxes, Financial Planning, & Family Matters October 1, 2016 CONSIDER TAXES & FINANCIAL PLANNING The first and most important step in selling your ranch is making sure your family’s tax and financial planning are 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 […] Read more
Land Investor Features Volume 2 Selling Your Land: Preparing Your Ranch for Show October 1, 2016 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, […] Read more
Land Investor Features Volume 2 Selling Your Land: Deciding on a Brokerage & Choosing a Broker October 1, 2016 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 […] Read more
Land Investor Features Volume 2 Selling Your Land: Pricing, Offers, & After the Sale October 1, 2016 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.” […] Read more
Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 1 Invest In Land Or Stuff A Mattress May 10, 2016 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 […] Read more
Education Hunting Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 1 Finding Balance: Increasing Ranch Value by Managing for Elk April 22, 2016 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 […] Read more
In The News Land Investor Features Volume 2 The Southeast: A Long History with a Deep Legacy April 20, 2016 Owning land in the Southeastern U.S. is as much about the quality of experience and richness of history as it is about the foundation of a substantial, financially rewarding asset. From Virginia to Louisiana and from Kentucky to Florida, the quality of terrain, natural resources, and ecosystems of the South is as unique as its […] Read more
Agriculture Conservation Education Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) Helps Landowners Protect and Restore Key Land Assets November 19, 2015 Protecting agricultural land assets just became easier for ranch buyers and owners when Agricultural Secretary, Tom Vilsack, announced on November 16, 2015, that $350 million will be available to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands, and wetlands across the United States. The funding is provided through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), created […] Read more
Land Investor Features Volume 1 We Play Well With Others October 1, 2015 At Fay Ranches and Republic Ranches, we invite competent land professionals from other offices to promote our listings to their clients. We’ve learned that our success as a brokerage is directly linked to the strength of our team and extended network. It’s in our seller’s best interest for us to build quality relationships with brokers […] Read more
Land Investor Features Volume 1 New Mexico: A Blend Of Landscape, Sport And Culture October 1, 2015 The land, color, and skies of New Mexico, combined with its outdoor recreation opportunities, culture, people, history, and arts, attract ranchland investors to this most unique mountain state, long known as The Land of Enchantment. New Mexico, the fifth largest state, is long on landscapes that range from vast deserts to open mesas to snowcapped […] Read more
Agriculture Education Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 1 An Overview Of Texas Crop Production October 1, 2015 For the farmers, ranchers, and investors out there who are interested in purchasing property in the Lone Star State, knowledge of crop production and market trends of that production plays an important factor in judging what land to buy and where. Landowners are dealing with a greater number of issues in the 21st century than […] Read more
Land Investor Features Volume 1 Studying Rural Land Trends In The Lone Star State October 1, 2015 The name Republic Ranches, LLC is commonly known, and the company is frequently sought out because of the fact that a skilled and extremely knowledgeable crew in all backgrounds of farm and ranch real estate make up the team. With five offices located in or near the major metropolitan areas (Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Hondo, […] Read more
Agriculture Education Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 1 Agricultural Lease Rates: A Guide To Estimating Income Potential For Landowners October 1, 2015 If you are a farm or ranch owner but farming or ranching is not your trade, you are not alone. Landowner demographics in many parts of the West have shifted toward non-operators, particularly in recent decades. If you are a non-operating owner or prospective owner, evaluating your property’s income potential requires an understanding of agricultural […] Read more
Land Investor Features Volume 1 The Fay-Republic Strategic Alliance October 1, 2015 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 with […] Read more
Education Investment Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 1 Investing in Timber October 1, 2015 By Dick Ludington, Veteran Land Broker 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 of timberland investment has involved the buying and selling of millions of acres from California […] Read more
Education Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 1 How To Buy A Ranch October 1, 2015 By Greg Fay, Founder | Broker, Licensed in MT 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 beginning, Fay Ranches was […] Read more
Land Investor Features Volume 1 Production Land In Idaho Can Be Profitable October 1, 2015 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 […] Read more
