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REALTORS Land Institute

The REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) is a membership organization created for land experts and by land experts. Our organization is dedicated to building knowledge, building relationships, and building business for our members–the extraordinary real estate professionals–who broker, lease, sell, develop, and manage our most precious resource: the land. Find out more at RLILand.com.

Seeking the Balanced Ranch

While states at lower elevations may have self-contained cattle operations, where all ranching operations occur on the same property, Colorado is a different story, with multiple properties necessary to form a “balanced” ranch.

Concerning Cannabis

Cannabis reform is sweeping the nation. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia currently have passed laws broadly legalizing marijuana in some form. This movement will continue, and the Federal Government will catch up or be forced to approve and adapt in time as reform states lead the way.

How and Why to Invest in Farmland

Investing in land is a simple process of purchasing property and creating value through revenue, appreciation, or tax benefits. Although it sounds that simple, many investors don’t understand the difficulty in selecting properties that make sense for their investment goals when they invest in farmland; for example, investing in farmland for retirement.

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Ready, Aim, Fire

Strategic planning for your land sales business boils down to a few simple steps: set clear, written goals (ready), identify the specific activities to get you there (aim), then execute the plan (fire). Top agents who do take time to strategically plan have a more predictable business and, consequently, they operate with more clarity.

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