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Buying Wine Country Land and Real Estate
"We came to Dan with a complicated transaction under a severe time constraint. We were not knowledgeable about what was available. Dan patiently and painlessly educated us, while taking our specific needs into account. With calm professionalism, humor, wise advice and miles of driving, Dan found exactly the land we were looking for. We found our dream property and we closed on time. Thank you, Dan."
Carl & Vonetta L., Berkley
I handle land transactions in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Southern Mendocino and Southern Lake Counties. This information relates primarily to Sonoma County. Every county has it's own rules and regulations, local soils and water characteristics.
One of the most fulfilling experiences you can have is finding a special piece of land that "speaks" to you and building your dream house. However, buying undeveloped land in Sonoma County is more complicated than buying land with the house already constructed - a developed property has already cleared the hurdles you will encounter. Before you buy you must be sure that the land will be able to be used the way you intend, unless, of course, you are willing to settle for a pretty place to picnic.
Four important issues to consider before buying Sonoma County land are:
Water
Septic
Utilities
Land Use
Keeping these four issues in mind and following the Land Buying Tips will serve you well when shopping for land. Don't hesitate to employ experts to advise you and perform necessary testing. Whether you ultimately buy that particular parcel or not, spending money to help you decide if you want the property is money well spent. And don't forget, the Buyer can have a knowledgeable Real Estate Broker represent him at no cost. As in transactions involving houses, the Seller pays all real estate commissions.
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