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Grouby Airport Rd.

Parcel B    

2.5 +/- Acres
Grouby Airport Road
Prattville, Alabama 36067
$ 199,900

DESCRIPTION

This property is located on the West side of Prattville, AL on Grouby Airport Rd, which is the entrance road to the Prattville Airport. The site is close to Hwy 14, Hwy 82, Hwy 31, and I-65. It is located within the Prattville City limits. Utilities are available at this property. The property is just under 20 minutes from Montgomery, AL, 90 minutes from Birmingham, AL., and 3 hours to Mobile, AL and the port. There are tons of different possibilities and opportunity this property could provide. If you look into industrial sites in the Montgomery MSA, they are significantly higher than this so it is a good buy! Give us a call for more information or to schedule a showing.

Property Highlights

  • West side of Prattville
  • 20 Minutes from Montgomery
  • Close to Highways 14, 82, 31 & I-65

 

  • Lots of Opportunities!
  • Water and Power Available
  • Zoned Agricultural
  • Commercial, Industrial, & Residential Possibilities!

Why Hire A Buyer’s Specialist?

Welcome to the John Hall and Company “How to Buy Land in Alabama Series”.  Pete Hall, John Hall and Company co-owner, shares the value of hiring a Buyer’s Specialist when buying land in Alabama. Pete Hall answers the question, “Why Hire A Buyer’s Specialist?” 

Hiring a Buyer’s Specialist to Research Properties

The Buyer’s Specialist is an expert at providing property hunters with the accurate information they seek. These specialized agents know how to quickly cull through online listings and property records.

Property hunters are increaingly informed and overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information online.  Consequently, making it difficult to discern accurate and relevant information from which to make informed decisions. This is especially true when buying large tracts of land.

Can you relate?

“Getting information from the internet is like taking a drink from a fire hydrant”-Mitchell Kapor

Searching Listing for Alabama Land

The typical property hunter searches and finds properties on Zillow. Then, they compare the purchase price of a similar-sized hunting tract sold in the general vicinity. This is a mistake.

Firstly, it is not possible to gauge from an online listing if properties are really comparable. Secondly, there is so much not said in online property listings. Lastly, properties listed online highlight the positives of the properties.

Determining the true value of a property requires diligent research, asking the right questions, and an accurate understanding of the land.

A Costly Mistake in Buying Land

My friend found “the perfect” property listed on the internet. The property listing featured a nice cabin on a beautiful lake. In hast and with excitement, my friend called the listing agent. He immediately put an offer on the table with the listing agent. 

The offer was not accepted. Afterward, he learned the listing agent failed to tell him that the “mineral rights did not convey” with the property. My friend narrowly avoided a big and costly mistake. Unfortunately, this is a mistake that many hope-filled individuals make when buying property.

Finding a Trusted Buyer’s Specialist

His mistake was only going by the listing and then blindly trusting the listing agent. He learned the listing agent was not representing his best interest. As a result, he asked me to be his “Buyer’s Specialist Agent”. I quickly found him the perfect property.

John Hall and Company agents take properties and their agents to the task. We research and ask the right questions. Download our Buyer’s Checklist here for a few of the questions we ask listing agents.

John Hall and Company’s questions are customized for the buyer’s needs and the type of property they are seeking.

Hiring John Hall and Company as Your Buyer’s Specialist

We save our clients time. Clients depend on us to collect the pertinent information and filter out the rest. With our proprietary knowledge and expertise, we quickly assist our clients to discern which listings are legitimate. First and foremost, we rule out properties that should be avoided despite the pretty pictures and glowing copy.

We save our clients money. John Hall and Company agents use comparable sales information from our sale history database and years of experience to provide an accurate evaluation of land to determine a property’s value.

We steamline the process to  make it easy for the client to find their perfect property.

Hiring a Buyer’s Specialist is a Clear Advantage

John Hall and Company has 34 continuous years of experience in land transactions. Every agent has an intimate familiarity with listed properties, amenities, and contributory values of land in Central and South Alabama.

In conclusion, becoming a client of John Hall and Company means becoming a part of our family of specialists. We introduce you to our network of advisors and experts in the fields of financing, forestry, wildlife biology, surveyors, lake builders, 1031 tax-deferred exchange intermediaries, appraisers, closing attorneys, and more. Together, we make up a team that ensures every possible consideration has been thoroughly covered and planned.

Please, call us today to schedule an appointment to speak with one of our agents.

-Pete Hall, ALC

Download John Hall and Company’s checklist for buying property HERE. These are the questions that every buyer needs to be asking before they make a purchase.

We invite you to reveiw other articles in the John Hall and Company Selling Land Series

Why Hire a Buyer’s Specialist

3 Important Questions for Buying Land

First Steps to Prepare to Buy Land

First Steps to Prepare to Buy Land

This is the third part of the series on Buying Land in Alabama. John Hall outlines how to prepare to buy land in Alabama. Mr. Hall’s advice comes from 35 years of helping buyers find their perfect Alabama property.

First Step to Buy Land In Alabama

My wife grew up on a farm in Huntsville, Alabama, and I grew up on a farm in Cecil, Alabama. My dad also owned the local corner store. He instilled in me a love for the land, business, family, and faith. My wife and I have passed on that legacy to our boys and grandchildren.

Today it is a blessing for me to have a business that helps individuals and families find their perfect piece of land in Alabama. I have been helping people for over 30 years invest in our state. There
are a few things I have learned in my time about land and selling land, especially when it comes to getting the recreation land that you have dreamed of for your family.

Think about your perfect property for you and your family and friends. Now, make a list of all the amenities that you want if you could find the perfect property.

What are your family’s land needs?

Imagine your family’s needs for the next 15 years. What type of property will fill those needs for them to grow into adulthood? 

  • What values and hobbies do you want to instill in your children?
  • How much time and sweat equity do you have to invest in the land?

In my book, there is nothing better in this world than teaching children how to live on the land through horticulture, learning about the environment, and stewarding the land well.

What do you envision on the Alabama land that you want to buy?

    • cabin
    • fishing lake
    • barn
    • established wildlife plots
    • hunting
    • bird trail
    • garden
    • home
    • animals

Land Buying Costs

Keep in mind a preferred “turnkey” family hunting/fishing property costs much more than “raw” land. Do you have the skills, resources, time, or expertise to build out your own amenities? Some buyers have the desire and expertise to construct amenities which takes time but saves a lot of money. We have a list of trusted partners to assist our clients within budget and build the land they desire because we want our clients to have the resources to build their dream recreational land.

Connect with an Agent

Once you have a vision and have identified your desires for the property, this is a good time to reach out to a John Hall and Company agent. I do encourage buyers to enlist the services of an experienced real estate land agent.

The term is a Buyer’s Agent and it costs you nothing!

Review the John Hall and Company agent page and pick out an agent that best fits your needs. Review their “bio” on their website to see which agent with whom you feel compatible. Pick one and call him to discuss your property requirements.

Your agent will pull up properties that they know best match your criteria and desires.  Your agent will diligently research the properties and set up tours to help you assess the properties. When you are ready to buy, your agent will prepare the sale contract and assist you with the details to a successful closing.  

Please give John Hall and Company a call at 334.270.8400 and speak with one of our experienced sales agents to discuss your perfect property.

Happy Hunting!

 -John E. Hall, Jr. CCIM

Download John Hall and Company’s checklist for buying property HERE. These are the questions that every buyer needs to be asking before they make a purchase.

 

We invite you to reveiw other articles in the John Hall and Company Selling Land Series

Why Hire a Buyer’s Specialist

3 Important Questions for Buying Land

First Steps to Prepare to Buy Land

 

Why Hire an Agent to Sell Land?

John Hall and Company has over 35 years invested in selling land in Alabama. Today, we answer the question, “Why Hire an Agent to Sell Land?” The article highlights the perks of hiring an experienced and knowledgeable real estate agent who specializes in the sale of land in Alabama. The question landowner ask themselves when thinking about selling their property is,

“Why should I hire an agent to sell my land? Won’t I save money selling my land myself?”

At times it may seem more beneficial to list your property “For Sale by Owner”. But more times than not, hiring an expert to do the job is the best move. The right land agent will save time, money, and headaches.

Agents Must Have Experience Selling Land in Alabama

A real estate agent’s biggest asset would be their experience. When I say experience, I’m not just referring to how many years that agent has been in the business. There are multiple factors that give a land agent “experience”.

An experienced and qualified land agent will be able to inform not only the seller but every potential buyer that is interested in the property about the features of the property. Much of the knowledge a land agent has acquired about land comes from dealing with land day in and day out.

Agents Negotiate the Land Selling Price

A good land real estate agent contributes to controlling the negotiations. The agent is the person in the middle is a useful way of handling negotiations while keeping emotions out of the decision-making. Clients relying on the advice of a well-experienced land agent can oftentimes mean walking away from the closing table with more money in your pocket.

Experienced real estate agents thoroughly know the process, know how to counter offer, understand terms of the contract, and know how to get the deal closed.

Agents Need a Network of Land Resources Across Alabama

A good land agent will have contacts and references from their experience working in the land industry daily. We refer our clients to the trusted and true professionals across the state from an estate attorney, a registered forester, financing options, to all the needs related to selling property.

Agents Research the Property Value

The big question is

“What is my property worth?”

A real estate agent who specializes in land sales will evaluate and establish a value for your property. Your land agent will provide you with their Brokers’s Opinion of Value or “BOV”. This will show you the price properties similar to yours are selling for in the area and the differences those properties have compared to yours. Once an agreement can be made on the value, then the agent will provide you with a marketing plan. Different properties attract different buyers. A real estate agent can get your property in front of the right people looking for properties like yours.

Register for a free “Broker’s Opinion of Value” with a John Hall and Company agent.

Agents Market Properties to Sell

We give your rural land the maximum amount of exposure which is critical. Our job is to bring you the buyer who is willing and able to buy your property.

We promote and advertise your property through:

  • e-newsletter
  • land real estate website directories
  • email blasts
  • social media
  • John Hall and Company website directory
  • flyers
  • brochures
  • word of mouth
  • signage
  • outdoor expos, etc.

The advertising avenues we use are targeted at different pools of buyers who are attracted and interested in specific types of properties.

Agents Sell the Land

The next perk of hiring a real estate agent who specializes in land sales is the capability to show the property. We show land when buyers are available- weekdays, weekends, mornings, and afternoons.

The goal is to give an accurate evaluation of a property. Our agents are equipped with UTVs, ATVs, and 4-wheel drive trucks. Agents walk the property when needed to make sure it is properly shown. John Hall and Company know that buyers cannot make a true assessment of land through a car window on the side of the road.

Why hire an agent to sell land?

Listing your property with a real estate company is a decision that you as a landowner should take seriously. Having an experienced, hardworking, and knowledgeable agent to represent you in the sale of your property is a decision that you won’t regret. Each listing is an investment for John Hall and Company. We work hard to sell all listings and to get a return on your investment. Call today and interview us to sell your property (334)270-8400.

Click here to learn more about our free “Broker’s Opinion of Value” we offer future clients.

How Do I Prepare Land to Sell?

Welcome to the John Hall and Company Selling Land in Alabama series. In part five, John Hall answers the question “How do I prepare the land to sell? Our founder personally has over 35 years invested in selling land and commercial real estate across Alabama.

There are several tasks most people do when they prepare to sell their home. This item might include: service the HVAC; paint and repair rotten wood, update the landscaping, and straighten up furniture and closets, etc. A similar concept applies to preparing your land for sale, but it is a vastly different process than selling residential property.

Land properties are not the same. You would treat a 60-acre wooded tract differently than a 400-acre recreational tract with amenities.

 

Selling Land- Small Wooded Tract

Let’s begin with preparing a 60+/- acre wooded tract for sale. Firstly, the owner should consider thinning some timber and using the money to install a good trail system and 1 or 2 wildlife plots. Secondly, getting a boundary survey or at least mark each corner clearly is recommended. It is important that there are no boundary line disputes or easement issues with neighbors. Finally, a sturdy metal entrance gate with a lock is a nice feature.

John Hall and Company can help the seller to find the right people to do the improvement. We have several services we offer to our sellers. For example, if an owner doesn’t know how to hire a logger and/or contractor to do the improvements we have experts who we know and trust. The main reason to do this upfront work is

“You can’t sell a tract unless you can show it.”

If the owner does not want to prepare the tract as we have recommended, he can sell it strictly to a timber buyer. The seller can expect to get 25% to 30% less i.e. $400-$500 per acre less at the closing of the sale.

 

Selling Land- Large Land Tract

Now, let’s discuss a 400 +/- acre tract of recreational property. This property has a cabin, equipment, shed, a 3 to a 10-acre fishing lake, and wildlife plots with permanent deer stands. This type of property is a land broker’s dream listing when it is maintained and “shows well.”

“What should the owner do to prepare this property for sale?

Selling a large tract of land may require similar action to the small tract discussed earlier. The owner should mark all property lines and corners and install “No Trespassing” signs. It is always helpful to have a boundary survey. The seller can expect to pay $5,000 to $7,500 for a survey. A survey is the only way to determine the exact acreage. A property this size may sell for $3,000 to $3,500 per acre.

Land management before a showing will make a huge difference in the selling price. Trails need to be bush hogged and “limbed up”. Wildlife plots need to be planted in winter or mowed in summer. Pine stands need fire lanes established.

Proper care of lakes, streams, and ponds on the land is important. The fishing lake should have some clean, mowed areas along the bank, a well-maintained boat dock, and fish feeders. Fertilizing and adding lime to the pond will provide plankton for a healthy fish population. Hopefully, the pond provides good fishing because it is such a joy to see a 3-year-old catch his or her first fish!

Click here to learn more about our free “Broker’s Opinion of Value” we offer future clients.

Selling Land- Preparing Structures

Evaluate buildings on the property. Do the required maintenance and renovations to bring the building up to standard for the selling price.  Any house or cabin on the property needs to be in very good condition with no roof leaks, no rotten wood, etc. The HVAC, plumbing, and appliances should be in good working order. Equipment shed or barns need to be cleaned up with all equipment/tools neat and orderly.

The owner should incorporate best management practices for his land, timber, and wildlife. Not every practice is cost-effective for every owner. My team can help you assess what investment will be best for you to get the best return.

You must create a good first impression for your land broker and your prospective buyer when they arrive at your property!

-John E. Hall, Jr. CCIM