American Land Magazine

6 and other rural property, we are in an incredible position for continued growth," said company CEO Jeff Evans. "We're seeing listing inventory picking up in a lot of markets, and there are still a lot of buyers out there," he noted. "Interest rates are holding steady, creating confidence in the market, and if they start to go down, that will be a very positive effect for the next few years. Despite short- term market trends, over the long term, land has proven to be a steady, insulated commodity." LAND SPECIALIST NETWORK Evans attributes the company's continued success in large part to the expertise of its network of over 350 Land Specialists across the country. "Our network of agents makes us very unique as well as our marketing strength, which enables us to bring a large pool of potential buyers to the rural and recreational landscape," he said. "We've spent the last 16 years building a very recognizable brand that stands for a high level of service to help people achieve their goals. When people see our name, they can trust they're getting the best service from a team that truly cares about reaching their goals." Bates added: "Our Land Specialists are hardworking, honorable individuals who have a natural enthusiasm and authenticity for their work and the rural lifestyle — that makes a big difference." He heads the company's national education program, which is designed to help agents get up to speed quickly and with resources they can use throughout their career. "Our program includes a variety of proactive educational resources and options to help them make good decisions about how to operate successfully," Bates explained. "That's a big difference from traditional company training and indoctrination programs." BRIGHT OUTLOOK Given the intrinsic strengths of Whitetail Properties and continued demand for rural land, Evans sees a positive future for the company that will help insulate it from the kind of volatility the traditional real estate industry has experienced in the recent market conditions. "We're now seeing as many pending transactions as we have in our history," he said. "The outlook is very strong for the near term, and we are in a good spot to provide a high level of service to our clients and help them through the buying and selling process." For more information or find a local Land Specialist, visit Whitetail Properties. Our Land Specialists are hardworking, honorable individuals who have a natural enthusiasm and authenticity for their work and the rural lifestyle — that makes a big difference. "" 1 ASSOCIATED PRESS, JAN. 19, 2024 | 2 AXIOS, MAY 26, 2023

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