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    426 - From the Kitchen Table to the Closing Table: Buying and Selling Farm and Ranch Lands with Mike Swan and Tim Anderson

    enOctober 26, 2023
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    About this Episode

    We’re talking about a different kind of real estate in today’s episode with Mike Swan and Tim Anderson as we tackle farm and ranch real estate! Learn about the essential things to consider when doing these deals, plus listen to the interesting tales they have encountered, which will never leave your mind when buying rural properties.

     

     

    Key takeaways to listen for

    • Swanland Company: What it is and the services it offers
    • Important things you should know about before selling farmlands
    • Essential questions to ask when buying or selling a ranch
    • Water rights and resource issues in real estate you need to know about
    • Things you need on your due diligence checklist

     

     

    About Mike Swan and Tim Anderson

    Mike is the owner and managing broker of Swan Land Company. In 2002, he obtained his real estate license and worked his way up to managing broker before eventually founding and taking on his current role as managing broker and owner of Swan Land Company.

     

    Tim is a broker at Swan Land Company. With over two decades of experience in real estate and a background in science and technology, he has been honored to serve and represent some of Montana’s finest farm, ranch, and recreational properties.

     

     

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