FAQs
Buying Land
1. What types of properties does Boyer Land Company, LLC sell?
We specialize in hunting land, farmland, recreational properties, investment land, commercial property, residential acreage, rural homes, and land auctions throughout Missouri and parts of Kansas.
2. What areas do you serve?
We represent buyers and sellers throughout all of Missouri. We also represent select properties in Kansas.
3. Can you help first-time land buyers?
Yes. We guide first-time buyers through every step of the process, including property selection, financing options, inspections, title work, and closing.
4. Can I finance land purchases?
Many properties qualify for financing. We can connect you with lenders experienced in agricultural, recreational, and rural land financing.
5. How do I schedule a property showing?
Simply contact our office or the listing agent to arrange a private showing at a convenient time.
6. What should I look for before buying rural land?
Important factors include property access, utilities, easements, soil quality, timber, hunting habitat, floodplain status, water sources, zoning, and future development potential.
7. Can I buy land through an LLC or trust?
Yes. Many buyers purchase land through an LLC, trust, or other legal entity. We recommend consulting your attorney or tax advisor regarding ownership structure.
8. Can Boyer Land Company help me find off-market properties?
Yes. Through our network of landowners, farmers, investors, and industry contacts, we can often identify opportunities before they become publicly available.
9. Do you work with out-of-state buyers?
Absolutely. We regularly help buyers from across the United States purchase farms, hunting land, recreational property, and investment land in Missouri.
10. What happens after my offer is accepted?
Once your offer is accepted, the transaction moves into the due diligence period, title work is completed, financing is finalized if applicable, and the property proceeds to closing.
Selling Land
11. How much is my Missouri land worth?
Land value depends on acreage, location, timber, tillable acres, hunting potential, improvements, access, income production, and current market conditions.
12. How long does it take to sell land?
Every property is unique. Proper pricing, professional marketing, and current market demand all affect how quickly a property sells.
13. Why should I list with Boyer Land Company?
Our team has firsthand experience with farming, hunting, land management, and rural real estate. We know how to market land to qualified buyers who understand its true value.
14. Do you charge upfront listing fees?
No. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss our marketing plan and commission structure.
15. Do I need a survey before selling?
Not always. However, a current survey can help clarify property boundaries and often makes the transaction smoother.
16. What documents should I gather before selling?
Helpful documents include deeds, surveys, tax information, CRP contracts, FSA maps, leases, utility information, easements, and recent improvement records.
17. Can you help determine my property’s value?
Yes. We provide professional market evaluations using comparable sales, current market trends, and our experience with rural property values.
18. Do you advertise properties nationwide?
Yes. We market listings through our website, major land marketing websites, social media, email marketing, digital advertising, and our extensive buyer network.
19. Can you help sell inherited land?
Yes. We regularly assist families with inherited farms, hunting properties, recreational land, and investment property.
20. Should I sell traditionally or through an auction?
Both methods have advantages. We help determine which approach best fits your property, timeline, and goals.
Hunting Properties
21. What makes a good hunting property?
Quality habitat includes food sources, water, timber, bedding cover, travel corridors, low hunting pressure, and proven wildlife activity.
22. Do you sell turnkey hunting farms?
Yes. Many of our listings include box blinds, food plots, trail systems, ponds, cabins, feeders, and income-producing acreage.
23. Can hunting land also generate income?
Absolutely. Many properties produce income through row crop leases, CRP contracts, pasture rental, hunting leases, or timber production.
24. How do you evaluate hunting potential?
We consider habitat quality, neighboring properties, food availability, water sources, bedding cover, trail camera history, previous harvests, and overall wildlife management.
25. Can I hunt the property before closing?
Permission from the seller is required before entering or hunting any property prior to closing.
Farm & Investment Land
26. What is CRP land?
CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) land is enrolled in a USDA conservation program that provides annual payments while improving wildlife habitat and reducing soil erosion.
27. What is tillable acreage?
Tillable acreage refers to land suitable for crop production that may generate annual rental income or farm income.
28. Is farmland a good investment?
Farmland has historically been viewed as a long-term investment that may provide income and appreciation, although values and returns can fluctuate.
29. Can you estimate cash rent potential?
Yes. We can discuss local cash rent trends and estimate income potential based on soil quality, productivity, and market conditions.
30. Can timber add value to my property?
Yes. Marketable timber can significantly contribute to a property’s value. We can discuss timber potential and recommend consulting a professional forester when appropriate.
Land Auctions
31. How do land auctions work?
Qualified buyers bid during a scheduled auction. The highest qualifying bid purchases the property according to the published auction terms and conditions.
32. Why choose a land auction?
Auctions create competitive bidding, establish a defined sale timeline, and often generate strong buyer interest for desirable properties.
33. Can anyone bid at your auctions?
Yes. Buyers must meet the auction requirements outlined in the terms and conditions for each auction.
34. Do buyers need financing before bidding?
If financing is needed, buyers should have financing arranged before participating, as auction sales often have firm closing timelines.
35. What happens after the auction ends?
The successful bidder signs the purchase agreement, submits the required earnest money, and proceeds toward closing according to the auction schedule.
General Questions
36. Why should I work with a land specialist instead of a traditional real estate agent?
Land specialists understand soil productivity, hunting habitat, crop income, CRP contracts, timber value, easements, conservation practices, and the many factors unique to rural real estate.
37. What are closing costs when buying land?
Closing costs vary depending on the transaction and may include title insurance, lender fees, recording fees, prorated property taxes, and other closing expenses.
38. How do I know where property boundaries are located?
Property boundaries may be identified through surveys, legal descriptions, GIS mapping, FSA maps, and physical boundary markers. A new survey may be recommended in some situations.
39. Can I receive alerts when new properties become available?
Yes. Contact Boyer Land Company to receive notifications when new listings matching your interests become available.
40. How do I get started?
Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or considering an auction, contact Boyer Land Company, LLC. Our experienced land specialists are ready to help you achieve your real estate goals.