Jonathan Goode is a professional land agent with AlaLandCo, helping people buy and sell hunting land, farmland, timberland, and recreational properties in West Alabama. Jonathan and his family live in Marion.
Land for Sale in West Alabama
16 acres +/- of Black Belt hunting land for sale near Uniontown, Alabama. You don't have to own a lot of land if your property is in the right spot. This little tract would make a great recreational or hunting property. The perimeter is fenced with barbed wire, and could be converted to pasture by clearing the timber. The soils are defintely indicative of the Black Belt. Power and telephone are available to the property. Access is off a gravel road to the south of Perry County Road 21. This little tract is well-priced and is read for some TLC. For more information or to arrange a showing please contact Jonathan Goode at 334-247-2005. The owner also has a 0.7 acre tract available that is suitable for a homesite on Perry County Road 1.
554.6 acres +/- of well-managed timberland for sale near Nauvoo in Walker County, Alabama. Gilliam Forest tract 1.3 is a subdivision of an 857 acre tract. Tract 1.3 is a contiguous block of timberland that has a good stand of varying aged planted pines on upland. A nice natural hardwood and pine mix grace the sloped areas on this tract. A good-sized creek runs through the heart of the property. The tract has been leased for hunting for 15 years or so, and has established food plots and a great internal road and trail system throughout the tract. The property has road frontage on Radiant City Road and power is available to the tract. The property is located just minutes from I-22 and is a short drive to Jasper and Birmingham. This is a good recreational and timber investment tract that is priced to sell. For more information, please contact Jonathan Goode at 334-247-2005. Showings are strictly by appointment only please.
341 acres +/- of quality timberland for sale near Oakman in Walker County, Alabama for $580,000. This property is located just south of Oakman off Bethel Road. A good internal road system runs throughout the property. The majority of this tract consists of upland pine plantations that are 20+ years old. Much of the remainder of the tract is in natural mixed timber on the slopes. This property would make a great timber investment with the added benefit of being a good recreational and hunting tract. Showings are by appointment only please, so contact Jonathan Goode to schedule a time to visit this property.
457 acres +/- of timberland for sale near Carbon Hill in Walker County, Alabama. Gilliam Tract 21 consists mainly of planted uplands that were planted in pines in 2004. The terrain varies from flat to sloping on this property. An internal road system provides access throughout the tract. The streamside management zones are predominantly older hardwoods. This tract will make a good timber investment or recreational property. Access to the property is behind several locked gates off Beech Grove Road. Gilliam Tract 21 may be divided into 3 separate properties: 21.2 is 177.5 acres +/-; 21.3 is 220.7 acres +/-, and 21.4 is 58.7 acres +/-. For more information or to schedule a time to see this property, please contact Jonathan Goode at 334-247-2005. Showings are strictly by appointment only please.
51 acres +/- of hunting and recreational land for sale in east Perry County, Alabama. The Stone tract would make a nice rural getaway or homesite to escape to with loved ones to hunt and enjoy the outdoors. The property has paved road frontage on Alabama Highway 219 with a gated entrance into the tract. One main internal road takes you from the highway, across the spring, and through two food plots. The timber on the property consists mainly of roughly 20 acres of cutover land that has naturally regenerated into a thick cover for wildlife, and approximately 25 acres of pines that have had a third row thinnning. A small watering hole and a couple of potential lake sites are present on the property. This tract has been surveyed, and a copy is available upon request. There is power to the property, and it would be perfect for a camper trailer. This property is well-priced and is in an area known for producing large whitetail deer and turkeys. On the evening I took these pictures I stopped and listened to two owls talking in the pines. This property is conveniently located within 15 minutes of Selma, 65 minutes of Tuscaloosa, and 75 minutes of Birmingham. For more information or to schedule a time to see this property, please contact Jonathan Goode at 334-247-2005. Showings are by appointment only please, as this tract is currently being hunted by a local resident. The property is located near mile marker 12 on Highway 219.
41 acres +/- of land for sale off Reed Creek Road in Ralph, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama for $143,500.
This 41 acres would make a great setting for a rural homesite. The owner is willing to divide the property into two 20 acre parcels.
Most of the property is timbered and Reed Creek runs across the west 1/3 of the land. Several open fields would make good garden spots, homesites, or wildlife observation areas.
The property is located only a couple of miles from Highway 43/11 and Interstate 20/59. The tract is convenient to Tuscaloosa; only 16.5 miles from the intersection of Skyland and McFarland.
Power and county water are available to the property, and access is deeded off Reed Creek Road. The property has a trail system in place, and the corners are well-marked. For more information or to schedule a time to see this property please contact Jonathan Goode. Showings are by appointment only please.
Why in the world would a landowner hire a land agent when doing a deal with a neighbor or adjoining owner? That seems like the most slam dunk deal that any landowner could find himself in. Let’s address a few of the reasons why this can be a good idea.
Dave Milton, president of AlaLandCo, and I have had a running discussion throughout 2011about becoming a trusted advisor for our clients. Our desire is to be more than just an agent, but to be the go-to source of information for anything pertaining to land. At AlaLandCo, we do not merely “hock” land; we offer solid advice about ways to improve any land transaction for our clients. So this article is in that vein of thinking.
Sometimes Neighbors are not so Neighborly- Ever hear of the Hatfields and McCoys? For 23 years these “neighbors” from Kentucky had an all-out war, sparked by a pig that had crossed from the land of one family to the others. Everyone in the land business has heard stories of deals gone sour between adjoining owners. Hiring an agent to help navigate the trouble spots in a land deal can save lots of frustration if a problem arises. One of the biggest potential icebergs for sinking a deal is when a landowner is selling a property that he does not know has a problem with the title, boundaries, or something for which he was honestly unaware. In my experience, problems arise in nearly all real estate transactions. It is the response to that issue that determines whether the deal will have a successful outcome or not. People do not naturally respond well to problems that may affect their pocketbook. Having a good agent to steer the negotiation can help avoid a costly shipwreck.
The Dirt is in the Details- I had a client that sold 40 acres along a state highway to a friend of his. He owned 120 acres, sold the front 40 to his friend, and kept the 80 acres in the back. 5 years after that transaction he decides to sell the remaining 80 acres. In the original deal, he did not reserve an easement in the deed to get to his back property. The “friend” is now reluctant to have people driving by his house and wants to make sure he controls who his new neighbors are. He has held the 80 acres hostage for two years, and the seller is reluctant to sue his “friend”.
A good agent would have advised his client on the front end to reserve an easement for ingress and egress. At that time I guarantee the easement would not have been a barrier for the buyer to agree to. After the ink dries, everything becomes subject to renegotiation. Other similar considerations would need to be given for water and mineral rights, shared fences, boundaries and a host of other potential snags. Settling these on the front end will help keep thing amicable for parties on both sides of the fence.
You have a Scapegoat- This past month I was hired by a landowner to help negotiate the purchase of tracts that touch his property. We made strong cash offers on two adjoining tracts, but were unable to reach a meeting of the minds on either. We offered more than the fair market value of each, but neither of the adjoining owners were willing to accept those terms. The point is that they are all still neighbors after the failed negotiation attempts. Now when they pass each other on the road or in the local café they can be neighborly. I was the go-between and any frustration or disappointment was dumped on me, not the other owners. This paves the way for making a successful offer in the future. If there is a breakdown in negotiations it is easier to throw the agent under the bus (figuratively I trust) and be able to have a peaceful co-existence.
But an Agent Costs Too Much- I would ask a broker or agent to work for you in this sort of transaction for a reduced fee. Most will be agreeable. In a situation where the agent does not have to go out and secure the buyer or seller they are more likely to agree to work for less money. I stress to my clients that I do not earn my money advertising or showing land. I really earn my money once the contract is signed and bringing the deal to a successful close. A good agent will make or save you more money than they cost.
If you still don’t buy into my concept, think about what happens in many do-it-yourself projects. How many times do you wish you had paid the plumber, accountant, mechanic, or dentist to do something properly out of the gate instead of living with regret over a leaky faucet, noisy car, or ragged smile?
As a landowner, you should find a broker or agent that can be your trusted land advisor. Wear them out asking advice, current sales information, or any question you can think up about land. Then when the time comes let them help you make money and save grief in a land transaction. You will be well-served by having a quality land professional in your corner, even when dealing with an adjoining owner.
Jonathan Goode is a professional land agent with AlaLandCo, helping people buy and sell hunting land, farmland, timberland, and recreational properties in West Alabama. Jonathan and his family live in Marion.
Jonathan Goode is a professional land agent with AlaLandCo, helping people buy and sell hunting land, farmland, timberland, and recreational properties in West Alabama. Jonathan and his family live in Marion.
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