Whether looking for the right piece of property to build your dream home on or searching for land for use commercial use, buying land is not always so easy. Luckily, buying acreage without a house or other buildings situated on it does make it a little less complicated. Here’s why working with Palmetto Realty can help you seal the deal when buying acreage in DeLand.
Do You Really Need a Realtor?
No, you do not really need a realtor to buy land. But as you have probably heard this old saying before, “just because you can do something does not mean you should actually do it.” And this way of thinking definitely applies to buying land because if you have no experience doing it, there is a lot that could go wrong.
Wetland Issues
One of the major concerns when buying acreage in DeLand and other areas of Florida is whether the property sits on wetlands and in some cases, protected wetlands at that! Sure, buying a piece of property with a lake, stream or pond sounds really nice. However, if that pond turns out to be swampland, you are going to be limited in what you can use it for.
Conservation Easements
Then of course is the issue of protected land that a land seller might not even be aware of, especially if they are selling property that they have inherited from a deceased family member. It is not uncommon for a parcel of land to be subject to a conservation easement which is a legal agreement that limits how the land can be used so that its conservation values are protected, e.g., protection for wildlife or land designated only for farm use.
Separate Mineral and Air Rights
Another familiar scenario with Florida land is that there may be separate mineral and air rights for the property. A person could buy property and built upon it, which would be exercising their land rights. However, it could be possible that another person owns the separate mineral rights to the property, which means they have legal rights to anything that might be below the surface of the land, whether it be oil or some type of mineral that has value
How a Realtor Can Help with Buying Property
A realtor can be a big help when trying to buy property in the DeLand area and other Florida towns. They have access to listings that you might not see on major online websites like Zillow or Redfin. They are also able to help you weed out fraudulent properties so that you do not waste your time or money by getting tricked into buying a nonexistent property or one that is not actually owned by the seller.
When you have a realtor help you buy acreage, they handle all the back and forth that can occur during a real estate transaction. They will help negotiate a fair price for the land and perform due diligence to make sure you are not buying a “problem property.”
The good thing about working with an agent is that they must carry errors and omissions insurance. This means that if there is a problem with the property after the sale because your realtor made a mistake, you are covered.
Let Palmetto Realty Help!
If you are looking for acreage to build a home on or for commercial use, Palmetto Realty can help. Our agents are with you every step of the way to ensure you are getting the best deal possible on your land purchase with minimal hassle. Call us today at (386) 200-1860 to schedule an appointment with one of our agents to get started.