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Dreams of Country Living
Everyday
living in the urban jungle can take its toll on one who longs for a simple,
smog-free, and stress-less life.
Granted, everyone experiences stress, even in the country. But there’s something about the wide open
country and the crisp fresh air that has your soul restless for country living. You’ve made up your mind. You’re going to pack your bags and move to
the country. Now that you’ve decided
what to do, let’s see how to do it. Maybe
you’re the type of person who is spontaneous. Maybe you’re the type that is
methodical and plans everything out.
Regardless of what type you are, before you do anything you MUST first
know what you want and where you want to go.
Knowing what you want including everything from how much acreage to the type
of watering system you need and more! Moving to the country takes advanced
planning and strategy. Be kind to
yourself and protect your investment – Plan ahead. Start Planning Now As mentioned earlier, as with any investment, smart planning and strategy is important if you will make the best of your investment. You must know what you want in order to find what you want. If you know that you want a home with a wrap around porch and a view of a rolling meadow; then write it down! When it comes to finding your perfect country dream home, do not be slim on the details. The more details you have, the better chances you have of finding the piece of land that your heart desires. You
have an investment to make and you want to make the most of that investment. Moving to the country from the crowded city
is a big step to make for most people.
It can be a culture shock for both children and adults. It’s a good idea to plan ahead now for those
emotional and social adjustments that you must make.
Know What You Want To Do With Your Land Now
comes deciding what you are going to
do with this country land that you purchase.
Ask yourself this question: “What
do I want my land to do for me?” If you answered: “I
want it to produce profit for me”: You are among the thousands of other
prospective farmers and ranchers who wish to buy land and have it produce
profit. If you wish for your land to yield
more than just its beauty, then you must decide what types of livestock and/or
crops you will raise on it. Determining
which kinds of animals you want is crucial for determining how much land
acreage you will need. “I
want to relax and enjoy the scenery”: You too are among the thousands whose
dreams of living in the country can be realized with careful planning. Knowing what you want is also imperative to
locating the perfect lot of land for your dream home. Once
you have decided what you want to do with your land, figure out how much
acreage you need. Having this in mind
before you start your search will cut down on the stress tremendously and allow
you better focus on your goals. Now that
you have an acreage estimate written down, what’s next? Seek and You Shall Find – Where to Find Your Land Whether
you are searching for a piece of land with a house or just the land itself, you
will need to know where to look. Searching for land can be overwhelming at
times. It is wise to enlist the help of
a trained professional. Contacting a
local real estate company can prove to be a wise move when you begin your
search. Realtors are there to help you,
the buyer, find your dream home. They
will happily help you in your search.
Check out a local real estate company and see how many agricultural
listing they have. Some may be their
listings and others may be listings for other companies. Regardless of whom the listing belongs to,
you will get the professional help that you deserve. One
important thing to remember is that realtors love to show you around. They will take you all over town showing you
houses and lands that sometimes you really don’t like. How to stop this? Make a detailed list of the things that you
like: acreage, utilities, amenities, other buildings on land, distance to the
closes town, etc., and tell your realtor to find a place that has all of those
requirements. And tell them not to call
you for a “show” unless the place has all or most of your requirements. This will prevent you from being dragged all
over town for hours on hours exhausting your enthusiasm. Other
avenues of search are doing it yourself.
Methods for this are via the local newspaper real estate ads, internet,
and by an old fashioned neighborhood search.
If you choose to search on your own, unless you’re familiar with land sales
and procedure, it is wise to enlist the help of a third party to help. Third parties consist of, but are not limited
to lawyers, legal advisors, officials, etc. If
your goal is to farm and herd livestock on your land, some important factors to
consider are:
Zoning is also an issue to be considered when choosing an area to live. When all of the preliminary plans have been made, you will be ready for your next step— making the move. Many more articles available to help you make that move to Country Living. Click HERE
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