What to look for in a Brokerage
- Know the Current Market:
- Millennial's (those born after 1980) are the largest buyer group in the world everything is found on their smart phones. (20 – 40 yrs old)
- Baby Boomers are the largest group of sellers and they lean towards printed publications for their information.
- Where are you seeing the listings from that broker?
- The broker’s website must show on the first page of Google, Yahoo and Bing search engines for the following Website Key Phrases:
- Oklahoma ranches for sale,
- Oklahoma cattle ranches for sale,
- large cattle ranches for sale in Oklahoma,
- Hunting land for sale in Oklahoma,
- Land Directories ads take the potential buyer to the Broker’s website for details. The broker should appear on the following major internet land directories:
- Land.com
- Lands of America (State),
- Land Watch,
- Land and Farm,
- RLILand.com – goes to 550 Accredited Land Consultants in the cuntry
- The broker’s website must show on the first page of Google, Yahoo and Bing search engines for the following Website Key Phrases:
- Equipment & Tools of the Trade:
- Four-wheel drive vehicles and ATVs for showing ranch & hunting land.
- Drones w/ certified operators for aerial video footage.
- Professional staff for editing videos.
- Rural Land Credentials:
- Member REALTOR LAND INSTITUE
- ACCREDITED LAND CONSULTANT (ALC) DESIGNATION
- Specializes in land with 80% of their business in rural properties NOT Residential or Commercial.
- Staff with Education and Experience: Agriculture MBA, Feedlot management, Ranch owners and managers.
- Offices in Multiple States (attracts more viewers (Buyers)).
- Has the most Listings with over 40 acres in a large area. (Attracts more viewers (Buyers)).
- Land Auction Services. We understand that each property deserves a customized marketing solution designed to fit the sellers needs and the unique qualities of the real estate asset. Sometimes this means auction services.
- Real Estate Expertise & Experience. Your broker should not just be a realtor. They should have education, experience, and expertise in the land industry.
- Bob Bahe, Co-Broker of Accredited Land Brokers & WorldClassRanches.com
- Accredited Land Consultant
- Member of the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission
- OREC Contract Committee
- Founding Member of the Oklahoma Chapter of the REALTORs Land Institute
- Past President of RLI
- Land Broker of the Year 2010
- Member of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association
- Licensed Auctioneer
- Feedlot, ranch and horse training experience
- Avid hunter
- Bob Bahe, Co-Broker of Accredited Land Brokers & WorldClassRanches.com
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- Sandy Brock Bahe, Co-Broker of Accredited Land Brokers & WorldClassRanches.com
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management
- Accredited Land Consultant
- Oklahoma REALTORS Land Institute 2011 Land Broker of the Year
- Grew up in Southeast Oklahoma timber country with cattle, and horses
- Owned and managed two ranches
- Over 40 years of hunting experience
- 2013 President of Oklahoma REALTORS Land Institute
- Past State Director for Oklahoma Association of REALTORS
- Accredited Buyer Representative
- Licensed Auctioneer
- Over 18 years of experience in the real estate business
- Member of the National Realtor's Land Institute, Oklahoma Realtor's Land Institute, and Oklahoma Cattleman's Association
- Member of Accredited Land Consultant Allies
- Supporting member of the National Cattleman's Beef Association
- Sandy Brock Bahe, Co-Broker of Accredited Land Brokers & WorldClassRanches.com
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- Office Staff
- Michelle Brockway, Office Manager, Realtor & Chief Operation Officer. Education and experience in Technology Software and Graphic Design, and over 28 years of Customer Service Experience
- Part-time assistant
- Office Staff
- Marketing Tools:
- Professional Drone Video Presentations
- GPS boundaries for buyers
- Provides 3D aerials and topo maps.
- Provide Google Earth links on their website to show boundaries.
- Website that is dedicated to land sales NOT Residential Buyers.
- Advertises in at least 3 National Land Magazines. (Attracts more viewers (Buyers)). At broker’s discretion.
- RCS soils and production maps - a must for cattle ranches.
- Calculated forage production per cow unit estimates.
- Local Climatic information for out of State Buyers.
- Rural Water availability maps. Electric availability. Public Access information.
- Mineral rights information.
- Free Natural gas rights.
- Water rights.
- Wind rights.
- Google map directions downloaded from their website.
- Financing:
- Must have experience with multiple complex financing options.