Ranch Brokers are not Equal

Like two ranches, no two ranch brokers are alike.  If you are interviewing brokers, as you should, ask them questions about how they prepare and present information about your property.  How can a broker be effective at marketing your property if they don’t know important details such as water and production; boundaries and history; easements and improvements; hunting and fishing.  Our brochures use professional photography, graphics, and layouts that are the next best thing to being on the property. The imagery creates a feeling of being there, while conveying the important features that differentiate it from competing properties.  The narrative details are easy to read and enticing enough to trigger the next step in the sales process- the showing.   Download one of our listing brochuresfor a sample.

Team Effort

It is our policy that a Broker will be with all prospective buyers who visit your property.  Work with your Broker to identify the best features of your property so the marketing reflects those incredible moments you cherish because prospective Buyers will too.  Your property will show best when it shows pride of ownership, however this is not to say it has to be immaculate.  A good Broker will gather water rights; leases and government agency agreements; soil surveys; mapping of improvements; easements and encumbrances; and production records.  Your help in locating these documents or providing your points of contacts will prove to be a big benefit to representing your property in the best light possible.  This is a Team effort.

Preparing to List and Show

Planning out your family’s financial goals and evaluating potential tax consequences can’t be overstated as an important step in preparation.  Talk with your accountant or financial planner as there are many strategies to maximizing the retention of your hard earned investment dollars. Powers Land Brokerage will integrate your properties marketing plan accordingly.  This can be an emotional experience and as a generational ranch owner himself, Charlie Powers, understands the importance legacy properties mean to every member of the family.  We have found that early and often communication can help diminish friction as the process unfolds.

Pricing, Offers, and Post Sale

Brokers will try to buy listings by recommending a list price higher than the market will bear.   This is often counter productive as a general rule because frequently a Seller can net more on the sale when priced right rather than priced high.  When the offer(s) do come in there is more than price to consider and this is where a good Broker really pays off. We recommend engaging your legal and tax counsel as a part of your team.  An inspection, or due diligence period, will follow until the earnest money becomes non-refundable and the parties proceed to closing at the local title company.  Powers Land Brokerage will be there with you every step of the way!

TRUST & INTEGRITY

Like two ranches, no two ranch brokers are alike.  If you are interviewing brokers, as you should, ask them questions about how they will work for you.  Locating a legacy property requires your broker to look in every nook and cranny, from unlisted properties to the countless sources of listings.  Your agent must get to know you, your family, and your goals in order to hone in on properties that meet your criteria. Powers Land Brokerage is networked and utilizes every tool available to find that perfect place.  We utilize mapping software to communicate target properties because most of us are visual people; after all, it is those unique qualities of the land that gives us the connection we are looking for.

WORK ETHIC & TENACITY

Searching for your next home and base of operations is hard work but that doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy the ride.  The Rocky Mountain region is where you want to live because of the lifestyle it offers and the future your family will make from land.  There is no substitute for boots on the ground and in certain situations prospecting the local honey holes.  You need a Buyers Agent that isn't afraid to drive 12 hours a day down county roads and two track trails and then wet a line that evening over drinks and conversation.  That is how you build a relationship and an understanding of what is necessary to find your little piece of heaven.  Experience the Powers Difference!

HONESTY-EXPERIENCE

So we finally narrowed down our list of properties to a couple that will make the cut.  Now is when you need an experienced Broker more than ever.  The time you have spent bouncing around on two track trails together will carry through the buying process.   You and your broker are now on the same page in terms of your goals and your  approach to communicating with Sellers.  You need a Buyers Agent that is like a good bird dog, when you say go get it, he won't rest until its under contract.  You need someone who is there with you every step of the way during the due diligence process and has the relationships with professionals, neighboring land owners, and other brokers in the various communities to leave no stone unturned.