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According to the National Association of Realtors Land Market Survey, land value nationwide rose to $18.6 trillion<\/a> in 2023, up from $17.2 trillion the year prior. Land price growth rose to a rate of 1.9%, with residential, industrial, and timber land categories specifically producing the highest growth. But, your individual slice of land could be valued at a dramatically higher or lower price per acre depending on factors like its topography, road access, and zoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Step one: Talk to a few buyer's agents!<\/h3>\n

Tell us a little bit about your plans (where you’re looking to buy and when you want to make a purchase) and we’ll connect you with top-rated buyer’s agents in your area. It takes only a few minutes, and it’s free.<\/p>\n \n

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Enter land appraisals \u2014 a special type of valuation for undeveloped property essential to a smooth land exchange between two parties. This guide will take the mystery out of land appraisals for the average landowner and cover a lot of ground, including:<\/p>\n

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  • Top factors that influence the value of land<\/li>\n
  • Why land appraisals require unique training and expertise<\/li>\n
  • The difference between rural and residential land appraisals<\/li>\n
  • How to find a reputable land appraiser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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