We recognize the time is not always right for a landowner to sell, but we want to be the first on a sellers mind when it is. Why us?
We understand the value of family and of sentiment, and that it can be hard to put a dollar amount on those things. We want to know: what does this land mean to you and your family? Did your great grandfather grow up swimming in the creek? Did your kids take their first steps in the house that sits atop the hill? What has your family sacrificed to obtain the land, or keep it? Acquiring land is not just a one-sided transaction; it takes a partnership to recognize the value on both sides.
We seek to provide sellers with a competitive offer and do our best to set honest expectations as it pertains to the timing of a closing. The process to obtain permits, approvals, and a closing can be stressful and straining; the relationship between a buyer and seller doesn’t have to be. We recognize the time and effort that goes into establishing relationships, and we believe you should be paid a commission for any deal you bring to us.
Acquisition
Every property has a story to tell, and it's not until we've heard that story that we know what we can do with it. Its Title displays its history, its dirt provides its usefulness, and its zoning will determine its allowable uses.
Executing Due Diligence is a critical step when buying land for development. By thoroughly completing this process, we hope to mitigate any and all unnecessary risks. Because this evaluation could save you a substantial amount of money, we oversee the following with the utmost care and consideration:
- Topographical Survey
- Cultural Resource Report
- Threatened and Endangered Species Report
- Geotechnical Report
- Soils Report
- Mowing & Ditch Cleanout
- Title
- Boundary Survey
- ALTA Survey
- Hydrology Study
- Wetlands Delineation
- Phase 1 Environmental
- Archeological Study
Due Diligence
Municipal buy-in is a must and is never guaranteed.
The true value of a property intended for development cannot be recognized until it has been rezoned, and then site plan approved. Zoning will determine everything about a project, from its allowable uses to the total number of allowable units.
From lunch with council members to hosting hostile community meetings, this process contains a host of challenges and doesn't look the same for any two projects. It is time consuming, high touch, and takes persistence and resilience. Everyone has an idea of how your property should be developed, and this is their opportunity to voice it. As a land owner this is your opportunity to partner with us to fight for your land whether it is an investment, your heritage, or an inheritance.
We believe a landowner has rights. We recognize that real estate is a major investment for most sellers, which is why we work so tirelessly for them throughout this process.
Zoning & Entitlements
From managing lot development for a brand new client, to managing a project we have worked on prior to rezoning... we are always excited when it's time to put a shovel in the ground!
This is where it all starts to come together.
This is when the effort and energy put into the project prior to this moment feels worth it, so we celebrate it with you.
We oversee the development process with great confidence not only because we love to see the pieces of the puzzle start to come together, but primarily because the site contractors we have chosen to partner with execute every job with excellence.
Development
We recognize that we might not be the right fit for every project or every buyer, but in those cases we likely know someone who is.
Whether you are looking for your next project or looking for someone to list your property. Let us know how we can help!
Brokerage
It's a misconception that engineering and permitting is a hands-off part of the process. Simply stated, time is the killer of all deals.
For that reason, it's crucial to remain hands-on for each project. From coordinating with a local site contractor in the value engineering process, to picking up the phone and calling NCDOT... we do what it takes to ensure that deadlines are met.
There are vendors, contractors, consultants, agencies and approving bodies that we rely on everyday to give our projects the attention they deserve. The challenge lies in the fact that these same people have other projects vying for their attention at the same time. To move the needle, continual oversight is necessary; we must advocate for our projects and their schedules. If we don't, milestones will be missed and timelines will snowball.
We are selective with the vendors we choose to partner with and choose to work with those who have a reputation of excellence. With these vendors we have established deep rooted friendships and working relationships, recognizing their crucial part in this process.
