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Reasons to Sell Your Florida Farm Land Now

Sell Your Florida Farm Land Now

Owning a large parcel of land requires a great deal of work, maintenance, and upkeep.  It can also be a great investment opportunity as demand for farm land continues to grow year over year. Whether your current farm land was inherited or it’s not meeting your specific goals for ownership or investment, selling your land may be the best option for your future.

Here are a few reasons why now is a good time to sell Florida farm land:

  1. Foreign investors are flocking to Florida

    Overseas buyers, from all over the globe, are increasingly attracted to the valuable land and sunny climate in Central Florida and the Gulf Coast

  2. The Orlando economy is booming

    Jobs and investment properties continue to grow in Florida, making Florida one of the hottest real estate and agri-real estate markets in the United States. As the area expands, more and more property will be needed to support both the housing market and the agricultural needs of the

  3. You can lessen the tax due on the sale of the farm

    If you intend to pass along the family farm to your family, selling the property before your death can help your family avoid paying the highest rate of capital gains tax. Alternatively, we have completed hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions of 1031 Exchanges which has saved our clients millions in deferred taxes.

Assessing Property Value

Determining your property’s value is the first step to the sale. Considerations such as improvements and additions to the property, developments, and more will go into the appraisal. Although Maury Carter will manage the evaluation of the property, it’s important for you to understand what goes into the process.

  • A land evaluation:

    In looking at the price for your property, it’s important to research the value of the land. If you put the land on the market at too high a cost, you risk your farm land sitting on the market for months with no potential buyers. To assess the value of the land, we can help.

  • Factors in your land value:

    Factors that may come into play include the size, water, soil, access and any utilities or buildings on your farm land. With size, whether you have 50 acres or 5,000, understanding the degree and location can help with assessing a per acre price. Water can add value to your property as well. Soil and vegetation are also important to assess the ground viability.

  • Improvements and land access:

    Any improvements that you’ve made may also increase the value. For example, a well you installed costing $10,000 may add even more value to your farm land. How accessible the land is to visitors and electricity can also impact the valuation.

Maury Carter can help you get the  highest price, with the best terms in the quickest time frame. We will also create a stress-free sale process by assisting with all the advertising, photos, aerial views and other requirements to help with your farm land sell.

About Maury L. Carter & Associates, Inc.

Maury Carter is an Orlando-based real estate firm that specializes in commercial real estate investments and agricultural properties. In business for more than 75 years, we work in all aspects of real estate investments and brokerage services. Discover why Maury Carter & Associates, Inc. is the best choice for all your agri-real estate needs.

With a proven track record in farm land sales, land valuations, and management of more than 35,000 acres of land in Florida, you should trust Maury Carter to help you get the maximum value for your farm land sale. Contact Maury Carter today at 407-422-3144!

Four Benefits of Investing in Florida Agricultural Property

If you’re looking for a potentially lucrative and stable investment venture, consider a Florida agricultural property. Increasing global demand for agricultural products has drastically increased the value of agricultural land throughout the country.

Agricultural property, land or pasture used to grow crops or rear animals, has become an investment for more than just farmers. Investors are also purchasing land because it offers portfolio diversification opportunities and an inflation hedge. Consider the benefits of a Florida agricultural property investment:

  • Agricultural investments can deliver high returns

    An investment in land not only offers operating and capital returns through asset appreciation, but it can also provide additional returns through various means of rental income. Historically, agricultural properties can provide greater returns than traditional assets, such as stocks and bonds.

  • Agricultural investments are secure and low risk

    Farmland and other agricultural properties are in finite The world’s population is exploding and will reach 9 billion people by 2050. Therefore, the demand for agricultural products will increase drastically, and land that produces those products will be in high demand.

  • Agricultural property acts as capital preservation

    Agricultural land has proven to have a positive correlation with inflation by increasing its value faster than inflation, thus acting as an effective inflation hedge.

  • Agricultural land offers additional benefits over other property investments

    The property type’s fundamental supply limit, the world’s rising demand for food, land value supported by land earnings, and low debt-to-asset ratios in agriculture and farming make agricultural property one of the best real estate investment options.

  • Agricultural property provides additional entertainment opportunities

    Lastly, many agricultural properties have recreational characteristics which can be a tertiary benefit to the owner. Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and other opportunities can be used by the owner, or can generate extra income by leasing these rights out. Florida is the third most populated state in the country, and the demand for recreational uses is huge.

Overall, investing in a Florida agricultural property can be a good investment. As an investor, you can diversify your portfolio with an asset that has negative or low correlations to traditional asset classes. This type of diversification helps you reduce the impact of investment market volatility.

Maury L. Carter & Associates, Inc., a full-service commercial real estate firm in Orlando, has more than 75 years of combined experience in real estate investments and brokerage amongst their officers. With $227,000,000 and 26,000± acres of land sold since January 2012, you can trust us to provide you with impeccable service and expert advice whether you’re looking to buy, sell or invest in agricultural property. Call today at 407-422-3144 to find available real estate opportunities.