Subdivision terminology can become confusing quickly. A prospective buyer or seller may hear that a subdivision has been “designed,” “submitted,” “approved,” or even “platted,” without…
Subdividing land in Northern Virginia is rarely as simple as determining the minimum lot size, dividing the acreage, and drawing new property lines. Before new…
Subdivision approval generally makes development land more valuable, but this does not necessarily mean obtaining approval is a good investment for the landowner. If a…
Once you decide to sell development land, one of the next questions is how to position it in the market. Should you list the property…
Important Disclaimer: I am a real estate broker and land advisor, not an attorney. This article is intended to help landowners understand some of the…
A developer is interested in buying your property, but they are not ready to purchase it immediately. They need time to investigate development potential, evaluate…
Landowners may hear that zoning is changing and assume it means their property is being rezoned. However, a zoning change and a rezoning are not…
Imagine you are selling a development property in Northern Virginia and receive two offers. Developer A offers $2 million, and Developer B offers $1.9 million….
Landowners considering a sale often ask whether they should do something to the property first. Sometimes these things add value to a property, but one…
A developer contacts you unexpectedly and asks whether you would consider selling your property. Your first thought might be, “why my property?” You weren’t advertising…