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Tips
- How is the property accessed? (Road frontage, deeded easement, etc..)
- Are there any water features on the property? Seasonal or year round (rivers, creek, lake, springs)
- Are utilities available to the property? (i.e water, electric, septic)
- What types of trees are on the property? (variety, age, planted or natural)
- Has the property been surveyed? (make sure if surveyed that it is a certified map?)
- Who are the neighbors surrounding the tract? (is Quality Deer Management in place)
- Can I get a clear title abstract to the property? (Iowa is an abstracting state)
- Do the timber, mineral and water rights convey with the sale?
- Are there any easements on the property? (adjoining owners, conservation, utility)
- Are there any known environmental concerns or latent defects with the property?
- How is this property zoned? (agricultural, residential, commercial?)
- What are the annual property taxes?
- Have the owners received notice from any governmental agency about possible assessments or actions in the near future that would affect this property?
- Will the property be conveyed subject to covenant and restrictions? (If so, what are they?)
- How does the land lay (topography)? (slopes, bottomland, elevation change, etc…)
- Are there internal roads and trails?
- Do all of the improvements to the property convey with the sale? (gates and fences, shooting houses, out buildings, etc…)
- Does the land drain well or does it stay wet for much of the year?
- If I had to sell this property again in a year, is it desirable to other potential buyers?
- Can I pee off my porch in privacy the true measure of seclusion:)?
About Jason Kok
Jason has been in the real estate business for over 20 years. He currently lives in Southern Iowa in a log cabin that overlooks Lake Sundown with his family which includes his wife and 5 children. Growing up in southern Wisconsin he developed an appreciation for the outdoors. This influences his career decision to sell land and provide others with the opportunity to live in a place they truly love. Jason deals with listings in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota with his main goal being to help you find a property that will stay in your family for many generations.
