The Voices Of Land RLI Podcast

Even if you don't deal directly in renewable energy, every land professional should be educated on the categories of renewables and their impact on land use and values, especially as investors seek more opportunities to develop these projects. In this episode of The Voices of Land Podcast, Matt Davis, ALC, Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield's Land Advisory Group, discusses the opportunities and challenges of solar power, wind power, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and green hydrogen.

Commercial zoning laws regulate how people develop and use land for business. These frameworks, which vary by jurisdiction, dictate the location, activities, parking requirements, building size, and aesthetics of commercial properties. They apply to everything from small stores to mega malls.

If you are a commercial real estate professional, understanding the nuances of commercial zoning laws can help you maintain compliance. It can also help you deliver more strategic investments and leverage your projects for higher returns. Here is what you should know about commercial zoning laws in the US.

It takes more than a real estate license to be one of the top brokers selling outfitting businesses. What value does RLI member, REALTOR, and Colorado broker Loren Williams bring to his clients? First hand experience as an outfitter, relationships with agencies key to the process, and the knowledge to accurately value properties. On this episode of the Voices of Land Podcast, tune in as Loren shares with host Justin Osborn, ALC how his value proposition results in smooth property transactions and outfitters that are prepared to successfully run an outfitting business.

It's a challenge to run a land brokerage. Those challenges are even more unique when your co-owner is your spouse and co-parent. On the third installment of Dirt Debacles, host Justin Osborn, ALC chats with Allison and Luke Worrell, ALC owners of Worrell Land Services about how they manage selling properties, volunteering at REALTORS Land Institute, and raising two boys. Their pitfalls and successes will give you new perspective on the importance of clear communications, “slowing down to go fast”, and having grace for mistakes.

How do you decide if an auction is a better choice for a client versus a traditional sale? On this episode of The Voices of Land Podcast, RLI member and Accredited Land Consultant Andrew Zellmer out of Iowa reveals the due diligence that goes into analyzing the market and understanding the buyer pool to decide if a property is competitive enough to go to auction. Andrew shares the strategies and success stories that's helped him become a top broker in auction land sales.

The rural lifestyle continues to be attractive but how accessible is the dream of owning a rural home during a time of rising interest rates and inflation? Darla Larson, VP of Sales at Rural 1st discusses the economy, consumer credit trends uncovered from HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) data, and new ways the lending industry is catering to unconventional properties and underserved rural communities.

Disclaimer: Rural 1st is an RLI partner. Opinions expressed reflect those of Rural 1st, not RLI.

What does holding the ALC designation bring to the table? Unparalleled knowledge and experience to successfully handle complicated, high dollar land transactions. It's a trusted network where elite designees refer business to each other knowing their clients are in safe hands. In this episode, Dan Murphy, ALC and Seth Craft, ALC of M4 Ranch Group sit down with host Justin Osborn, ALC to discuss the deal that earned them the APEX 2023 ALC to ALC Networking Award.

Recreational properties provide enjoyment through fishing, hunting, ATV riding, camping, and more. They provide a connection to nature and outdoor traditions that can be passed down through generations. When planned thoughtfully, they can also generate income. In this episode of the Voices of Land podcast Accredited Land Consultant Bryan Glass chats with host Justin Osborn, ALC about strategies property owners can use to add value to a recreational property that will produce income.

Sometimes a client request for a unique listing leads a land agent to a new specialty. On this episode of The Voices of Land Podcast, RLI member and Accredited Land Consultant Tim Hadley tells the story of how he started making four times the return on his investment by switching from selling cattle ranches in Missouri to managing self-storage facilities.

Insuring remote properties for Catholic monks, 3-year rezoning projects, a snowcat breakdown at 11,000 ft elevation, a highway shut down from a snapped gas line...the perilous tales of selling land continue on episode two of Dirt Debacles. Guests Geoff Hurdle, ALC and Dan Murphy, ALC chat with host Justin Osborn, ALC about their wild but different experiences selling remote mountain ranches in Colorado and transitional land in Tennessee.