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MONTH'S TOPIC:
Good
News - Bad News!
OK - her's the good news first. You're ready to make a land purchase.
You've thought about it, counted your coins, and made the decision
that you are ready, READY, READY! So,
how do you go about finding just the right tract of land?
First, make a list. Write down every feature and amenity you
hope to find, i.e. 1) 100-200 acres of land, 2) heavily wooded,
3) streams & springs, 4) less than 10 miles to town, etc. In other
words, build a wish list that is all-inclusive.
Now, her's the bad news - you must be prepared to compromise. Yes, compromise
will be necessary since no one property will satisfy
every item on your list. What's more - right now there are only
24 properties over 100 acres from which to make your choice -
in ALL 7 counties we serve. By the time you eliminate properties
that are clearly not for you, there may be only 3-4 possible
choices. That means you won't have the luxury of buying a property
with every item on your wish list.
So, having said all that, don't despair. Visiting a number of
properties is the best way to recognize the one that's right for
you. As you do, you will find yourself comparing one with the others
until the right one becomes evident to you.
Next, take a look at the Internet. Using Google
or Yahoo!, type North Carolina mountains" in the search box. You
should get several websites with information on mountain land.
Better yet, take a look around our site right here.
Do some browsing. Compare the various tracts to
give yourself an idea what's available. Whatever website you use,
expect to find useful information such as topo maps, surveys, detailed
information, prices, and location maps. Colorful photos are nice,
but not always available since many properties are heavily wooded.
You should be able to locate directions to each tract too, so
you can drive there without difficulty. After a few miles of cruising
past the tracts of interest, make an appointment to
see those best suited for you.
Keep in mind that no one tract will have everything on your wish
list. If you prefer views, you may not have a stream. If you want
mountain land, don't expect a flat parcel ideal for the family
farm. No two properties are alike, and prices
vary widely depending on elevations, topography, location, etc.
One bit of advice - if you are truly ready to buy, you will need
and expect to have your questions answered. Avoid
properties that raise doubts or leave your questions unanswered.
Don't hesitate to raise your concerns with the broker. You should
receive accurate, knowledgeable answers, willingly provided.
You also bear some responsibility to share your land buying
objectives openly with the broker. Be prepared to discuss
property size, a suitable price range, and your timetable for
making a purchase. Once you are firmly committed to making a
purchase, this information is vital to the success of your search.
Ready to begin? Happy Hunting!
Paul Christian
Broker!
The purpose of Land Rush is to educate and inform
you in such a way that, once you arrive here in the mountains,
you'll be prepared to make your purchase. If you haven't
already, please – before you come - take time to download
our buyer's
guide – “Carolina Dreaming” - from our website.
It's short, easy to read, and will provide you with the
basic information needed to make your trip a roaring success.
For your free copy, go to:
www.ncmountainland.net/manualdesc.html
Ready to come to the mountains? Call us at all reasonable
hours, seven days a week, at 800/849-9225. Ask for David or Paul
and we'll set up a time and place convenient for you. We'll
take whatever time is required to help make your land ownership
dreams come true!
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