Why Hire a Real Estate Agent

Some decisions are easy. Others not so much. And sometimes you just need more information to make the right choice.
Why work with a Realtor? Elizabeth Weintraub, an About.com guide, gives us this: Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
And when you want to know about Recreational Land in Wisconsin - contact our Realtors: Roy Burlingame, Jerry Burlingame and Kim Auman. They'll be happy to find all the information you need to help you make an informed purchase.

Land sales leading recovery in housing market and why you should care

Here is a fantastic article from the blog of Ann Brenoff at WalletPop.com that really explains the upswing in land sales and why you should be watching.
Land sales leading recovery in housing market and why you should care

Wisconsin Land Values

There is an old adage that says the value of something is what someone is willing to pay for it.
When looking for property, it's nice to have an idea of what others were willing to pay for land to know what you should expect. We at BuyWisconsinLand.com have compliled a list of Average Land Values for many Counties in Wisconsin for the last three years. Although every property is different, this list will give you an overview of the average price per acre for sold property. We hope it helps you with you real estate search. Wisconsin Land Values

Sellers Agent or Buyers Agent

Huh?
When you purchase Real Estate you see a Realtor. So this Realtor is working for you, right? Actually, the answer to that question is sometimes.

In real estate there are Buyers Agents, Sellers Agents and Dual Agents. If you are out shopping for land or a home and stop in a Real Estate office and ask to see some listings, you'll probably be talking to a Sellers Agent, the Realtor who has the listings he or she is showing you. If you decide you don't have time to look through all the listings and want someone to find your perfect property for you, you might hire a Buyers Agent. And Dual Agents....

Rather than reinvent the wheel - here's a great article from Steve Levine's Massachusetts Real Estate Center. Although it refers to Massachusetts, Realtors in Wisconsin and most of the Country operate in the same fashion. It explains all the advantages and disavantages of each and how the Realtor is paid. Buyer or Seller Agent

If you have any further questions about working with Realtors, drop us a line at property@buywisconsinland.com We look forward to working with you!

Investing in Trees?

Buying acreage as an investment is quite different than a share of stock. While both give you a piece of paper, land you can see, walk on, actually use and enjoy while you own it. But here's some advice from Dr. Steve Sjuggerud, Advisory Panelist, Investment U explaining why timberland is good place to grow your money.

Trees? Timber as an investment? You’ve probably never considered timberland in your investing strategy. But you ought to…
Investing in timberland stacks up very well versus stocks. Today I’ll share some of the reasons why you might consider adding a timber investment or two to your portfolio. Full Story - Timber Investment

How to Buy Land or Acreage Thats Guaranteed to Increase in Value & Make a Huge Profit

Ok - so we linked to this article because we liked the title.
But it's has very good points, whether you want to be a millionaire buying acreage or just want the right piece of recreational land for you and your family.

How to Buy Land or Acreage Thats Guaranteed to Increase in Value & Make a Huge Profit eHow.com

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Where Should I Purchase Land?

Once you decide you'd like to buy land as both and investment and for recreation - where do you buy it?

There are two answers to that question. The easy one first - BuyWisconsinLand.com We use the latest technology to get you all the information you need to make an informed purchase.

But the second one isn't as easy - Wisconsin is a big state. What county should you look into? How will you know if this property is right for you?

First ask yourself this question: What will I use the property for? ATV/snowmobile riding? Hunting, fishing and camping? A vacation cabin or retirement home? This will help you and us narrow down your selection to properties that fit your needs.

Second, how much money am I willing to spend? This will also narrow down your selection of available properties.

Then, what ammenities do I want to have? Close to big city or small village? Near shopping or hospitals? Cable TV and internet service?

And how far do I want to drive from my home? If this is a vacation or recreation site, travel time may impact how often you use the property.

You're next stop will be travel and tourism sites. You can find a list of them here. See which counties and cities offer the activities you enjoy.

Lastly, take a weekend or two (or more) to get out and see the areas you are interested in and visit some properties. Check out the local scene and the local scenery. Then you will know where to purchase your property.