Conservation Use (CUVA) Covenants
Many Georgia farms are enrolled in Conservation Use Valuation, which lowers property taxes in exchange for a 10-year covenant to keep the land in qualifying use. Breaking that covenant early can trigger a penalty.
Before making an offer, we check the county tax assessor's records for an active covenant and discuss whether it can be continued by the buyer or how any penalty would be handled. We put that in writing so there are no surprises at closing.
Farm Leases And Tenants
If a neighbor runs cattle or cuts hay on your land under a handshake or written lease, tell us. We can usually buy subject to the lease or set a date that gives the tenant time to finish the season.
What Drives Farm Land Value
We look at the whole property, not just the acreage figure:
- Open, usable acres versus woods, wetlands, and steep ground
- Road frontage, which matters for future division into smaller tracts
- Ponds, creeks, wells, and existing fencing or barns
- Growth pressure from nearby subdivisions and industrial development
What Helps Us Make A Fast Offer
- Parcel number(s) — farms are often several parcels
- Whether the land is in a CUVA or other tax covenant, if you know
- Any lease or informal arrangement with a farmer or neighbor
Closing typically takes 7–14 days after signing the purchase agreement, subject to clear title and attorney availability. You can choose a later date.
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