Hello, suzyque-ga!
Since you have not mentioned where your property is located, it is
hard to pin down regional listings that advertise exclusive
properties. If you provide me with the location of your property
(state within the US, or Country if outside the US), I may be able to
pinpoint some more choices.
I have currently listed sites that advertise expensive homes and
undeveloped property for sale, exclusive of region. I have omitted
agencies that offer luxurious homes without visible listings for
undeveloped properties. However, that does not mean these agencies do
not offer such listings. If you would like me to include some of those
listing agents as well, please let me know in a clarification. The
price of your question does not allow me to call all of these agents
individually to find out their restrictions, but you may want to do
so.
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UNIQUE HOMES (also offers undeveloped property)
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http://www.uniquehomes.com/
"For more than a quarter of a century, Unique Homes has been unlocking
doors to the most spectacular real estate in the world! European
castles, oceanfront contemporaries, world-class resort properties and
luxurious hideaways. these and much more are yours to experience in
the hundreds of full-color pages found in each issue."
For example, I searched for Waterfront in Maine by selecting no price
preference and clicking on "Search entire area", and found an
oceanfront parcel for $6,5000,000.
** I know I have seen land parcels advertised frequently in the
offline magazine. ***
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SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY
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http://www.sothebysrealty.com/index.asp
"With offices around the world, Sotheby's International Realty offers
fine properties in a range of locations, prices and distinctive
styles. This combined with a centuries-old tradition of quality and
service offers tremendous advantages to our clients."
Find a Property:
http://www.sothebysrealty.com/property_1_choose_location.asp
(After you have chosen a state or region, click on acreage and waterfront)
Examples of Maine oceanfront:
http://www.sothebysrealty.com/property_3_search_results.asp?ZONE=Northeast+%3A+Maine&market_area_id=5011&lowprice=0&highprice=1000000000&beds=all&T1CATEGORY=%5Bacreage+%2F+lots%5Dacreage_lots&T2CATEGORY=%5Bwaterfront+%2F+waterview%5Dwaterfront&dispopt=photos&showarea=sqft&showresults=20
Examples of Connecticut Lakefront:
http://www.sothebysrealty.com/property_3_search_results.asp?ZONE=Northeast+%3A+Connecticut&market_area_id=5002&lowprice=0&highprice=1000000000&beds=all&T1CATEGORY=%5Bacreage+%2F+lots%5Dacreage_lots&T2CATEGORY=%5Bwaterfront+%2F+waterview%5Dwaterfront&dispopt=photos&showarea=sqft&showresults=20
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REAL ESTATE JOURNAL - The Wall Street Journal Guide to Property
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http://www.realestatejournal.com/
Real estate listings:
"Present your property to our targeted audience of affluent readers
who are looking for luxury homes, vacation properties, retirement
homes, land and rentals."
The price for each posting is $275.00 for 60 days.
Your ad will be online within 8 hours after posting.
http://www.realestatejournal.com/advertising/res/postaproperty.html
More about advertising and rates
http://www.realestatejournal.com/advertising/res/rates.html
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LUXURY REAL ESTATE.COM
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http://www.luxury-realestate.com/
Searches can be made by location and property type, including "land
only" and "waterfront."
Sample Waterfront Property Listings
http://www.luxury-realestate.com/scripts/index.php?siteScript=propPages&siteScreen=summaries&action=newSearch&Country=USA&Category=Land-only&State=&Keyword=waterfront&minPrice=&maxPrice=&Submit.x=34&Submit.y=11
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NEW YORK TIMES REAL ESTATE SECTION
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http://realestate.nytimes.com/sales/searchindex.asp
You can conduct a search using various paramaters, including location and price.
This is an example of a Maine property offered in the New York Times by Landvest:
http://www.landvest.com/fine_homes/more.asp?PropID=ME0542
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I hope these references are helpful. Once again, if you can enlighten
me concerning where your property is located, I might be able to offer
further suggestions.
umiat
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Request for Answer Clarification by
suzyque-ga
on
18 Mar 2004 23:27 PST
This property is located in northern Minnesota on a natural
environmental lake. The ideal buyer would be an individual or
corporation that wanted to keep the 160 acres together for his/their
own use. It is currently being used as a campground. It is in the
Brainerd lakes area with golf courses, etc. and other amenities within
5-10 miles. If you would be able to provide more detailed information,
I would increase the price of the answer.
Thanks.
Sue
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Clarification of Answer by
umiat-ga
on
19 Mar 2004 07:35 PST
Sue,
I will look further. Are you wanting to sell this property "By Owner"
through a magazine or newspaper, or are you also willing to offer the
parcel through a realtor?
As for your offer of additional payment, the easiest (and
preferrable) way to add additional compensation is through a tip when
you rate the answer. Since researchers only get 75% of the posted
question price, tips are much appreciated. Don't feel obligated,
however!
umiat
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Request for Answer Clarification by
suzyque-ga
on
19 Mar 2004 09:58 PST
Hi!
I am a realtor and trying to figure out the best way to spend money
marketing this property. Any place that people, organizations,
corporations, may look or where we may get their attention. It is
currently being used as a campground. Other charitable organizations
that may have an interest in establishing a campground?
Nature/conservation/environment organizations?
Thanks for the help. I'll figure out a way to pay you more if the
information is helpful.
Thanks.
Sue
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Clarification of Answer by
umiat-ga
on
19 Mar 2004 17:42 PST
Hello again, suzyque!
If I owned a large parcel with a natural lake, I would be quick to
contact any and all environmental and wildlife organizations within
the state of Minnesota! In fact, I wish I had the money to buy it
myself.
The problem with state agencies is that they may take years to find
the funds and make a decision about buying your property. And other
agencies, like the Minnesota Land Trust, tend not to buy properties
outright. They would rather make agreements with existing landowners
which allows the owner to retain their property by providing public
easements. However, such agencies might have the strings or the
contacts for private individuals or corporations who are willing to
buy large properties for the public good.
** I want to stress that these organizations may not have the funds to
buy the property themselves. However, if the conservation groups want
the property badly enough (and it sounds like your property might fit
the bill) they will find the means to buy it, somehow!
The Brainerd Lakes Area Conservation Collaborative (BLACC)
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This group combines several organizations that are interested in
conserving land for the public use. Please read the excerpt from the
following article:
"Conservation Collaborative Forms in Brainerd Lake Area." (2004)
http://nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/minnesota/press/press1325.html
"BLACC is identifying and prioritizing key conservation assets within
the Brainerd Lakes Area, developing potential strategies for
protection, and seeking opportunities to partner with local units of
government, nonprofits and businesses to better serve the public's
expressed needs for healthier lakes, more parks, trails and open
space, and finding a better overall balance between development and
conservation."
"The Brainerd Lakes Area Conservation Collaborative (BLACC) includes
representatives from the Crow Wing County Parks and Planning
Departments, the Minnesota DNR, 1000 Friends of Minnesota, the
Minnesota Lakes Association, The Nature Conservancy, the Initiative
Foundation, the Minnesota Land Trust, the Trust for Public Land, the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Crow Wing County Soil and
Water Conservation District. Bremer Bank is assisting with project
coordination, and 1000 Friends of Minnesota is acting as the group's
fiscal sponsor."
For more information, contact:
Phil Hunsicker, 1000 Friends of Minnesota, 218-824-5095
Or contact:
Minnesota Field Office of the Nature Conservancy
1101 West River Parkway
Suite 200
Minneapolis MN 55415-1291
* Ann Mulholland
Phone: (612) 331-0759
The Minnesota Environmental Fund
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The MEF is another umbrella organization of several conservation
groups within Minnesota. If you contact the MEF, they may have the
contacts for some buyers.
http://www.mnenvirofund.org/pages/programs.html
Minnesota Environmental Fund
475 Cleveland Avenue North
Suite 220
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
Phone: 651 917 1876
Fax: 651 917 1890
Minnesota Environmental Partnership
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"The Minnesota Environmental Partnership is a coalition of 87
Minnesota environmental and conservation organizations working
together to protect and preserve Minnesota's precious natural
environment. Together, the Partnership's member organizations are
supported by more than 500,000 Minnesotans. The Partnership provides a
way for environmental organizations to collaborate in their efforts to
make sure that Minnesota's natural resources are well cared for."
http://www.mepartnership.org/mep_about.asp
Contact:
2356 University Avenue West
Suite 244
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651-290-0154
Fax: 651-290-0167
394 Lake Avenue South
Suite 315A
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218.727.0800
Fax: 218.722.1754
http://www.mepartnership.org/mep_contact.asp
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Another idea is to contact organizations that might be interested in
buying the property to establish a camp, such as the Boy Scouts and
the Girl Scouts.
The Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis
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Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis
(763) 535-4602
(800) 548-5250
(763) 971-4112 TTY
Boy Scouts of America - Minnesota
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Viking Council BSA
5300 Glenwood Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55422-5192
Phone: 763-545-4550 FAX: 763-546-5140
St. Cloud State University
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Many colleges want to have camping areas accessible for student
retreats and environmental studies. Since your property is within
acceptable driving distance, they may find one (or several) of their
large donors who would be interested in helping in a purchase. I don't
know who you would contact!
A contact list:
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/contact/default.asp
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Another International Property Listing Site catering to the wealthy:
Viviun
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See the property listings for the US (including the listing for "4
Ocean View Building Lots For Sale in Laguna Beach, California USA"
http://www.viviun.com/Real_Estate/USA/
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If you are in a hurry to sell the property and don't have the
patience to wait for the "red tape" that may go along with selling to
a conservation organization, I would contact some of the resources I
compiled in my original answer. I would also suggest posting your ad
in the large metropolitan newspapers in Minnesota and the surrounding
states, as well as California, Boston, New York and other major east
coast cities. There are a number of people who look for properties on
their own, including those with the financial resources to buy a
property such as yours.
A property which includes a lake is a huge plus! I would be very
surprised if you did not get some serious bites even through
traditional classified ads.
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I hope this extra information is helpful. I am not a realtor, but
maybe with the combination of my references and your expertise, you
can find the perfect buyer for what sounds like a magnificent
property!
umiat
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Clarification of Answer by
umiat-ga
on
19 Mar 2004 19:16 PST
You may also want to consider listing your property in the Robb Report.
Please see their real estate listings at:
http://www.robbreport.com/For-Sale/Real-Estate-Homes/Index.asp
and an example of an undeveloped parcel listed on Lake Winnipesaukee:
http://www.robbreport.com/For-Sale/Real-Estate-Homes/One-of-a-Kind-on-Lake-Winnipesaukee.asp
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Request for Answer Clarification by
suzyque-ga
on
20 Mar 2004 06:56 PST
Hi!
Thanks for your additional response. Many of those approaches we have
considered but you were able to pinpoint and few places for us. It is
actually one of the groups you mentioned that needs to sell the land
to raise funds.
You had mentioned various magazines. Magazines we had thought of were
the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, etc. I'm not sure that our marketing
funds will go very far when utilize those resources but they are in
our mind. Any that particularly stick out in your mind to utilize?
Thanks again. I will try to figure out how to leave you a tip.
Sue
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Clarification of Answer by
umiat-ga
on
20 Mar 2004 09:17 PST
Hello, suzyque!
"You had mentioned various magazines. Any that particularly stick out
in your mind to utilize?"
* I guess I would start with the Real Estate Journal of the Wall
Street Journal and the New York Times Real Estate Section, because I
believe realtors probably look for properties in those publication for
their clients as well. I would go this route for the other large
metropolitan papers as well.
** And, there is no harm in asking if papers offer a special rate for
a non-profit group (if that is what you are)
* My second suggestion would be Sotheby's International if you can
afford their rates.
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Have you ever thought about organizing an auction? It would take
quite a bit of planning, but you could identify various corporations,
organizations and private individuals that might be interested in the
property, send out invitations with a description and photos of the
acreage, set up a catered event, hire an auctioneer, and see what
happens.
I live in a very wealthy community (though I am more on the "other
side of the tracks", happily) and I see these fund-raising auctions go
on all the time. I have to admit, I have not seen it done with
property, but it is a thought.
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Another inexpensive way to advertise the property might be on an
online site like LandandFarm.com. For example, I clicked on recreation
property and there are a number of parcels over 1 million:
http://www.landandfarm.com/lf/asp/search_results.asp?pt=recreational+property
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My last suggestion would be to contact the Minnesota Fishing
Organizations and large Christian organizations that might be
interested in developing a retreat property. I would also contact
wealthy private schools that might be interested in recreational
property, like Shattuk-St.Mary's.
Minnesota Schools Online
http://privateschool.about.com/cs/schoolsmn1/
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As for you other clarification - "I will try to figure out how to leave you a tip":
This is a feature that is coupled with rating the answer to a
question. To be honest, I had a hard time finding out how to
accomplish this to give you the instructions!
From the GA FAQ's:
How do I tip my Researcher?
"When you rate your answer, you can also tip the researcher who
provided it. Just enter an amount between $1 - $100 in the tip box
next to the rating. The researcher will receive 100% of the amount you
tip them; Google will not take a percentage of the tip. Tips are not
refundable. Thank you for tipping your researcher! They appreciate
it."
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I wish you the best of luck on finding a good buyer for your property!
umiat
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Clarification of Answer by
umiat-ga
on
20 Mar 2004 18:56 PST
I've thought of one other approach that you might try, initially. Make
up some nice, one-page, folded brochures describing your organization.
Explain your desire to raise money by selling a "special" propery,
(include a photo or two on the page) and say something to the effect
that you would like this property to go to a new owner from Minnesota.
Send it to as many large Minnesota-owned corporations, conservation
agencies, private schools, in-state colleges, wealthy individuals and
foundations that you can identify.
* Say that you would like to offer it to an in-state buyer before you
advertise it on the national market, which you will have to do soon to
maintain your agency's viability. See if you get any response withing
30 days!
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Clarification of Answer by
umiat-ga
on
24 Mar 2004 18:30 PST
Hello suzy,
Did any of this extra information prove helpful?
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Request for Answer Clarification by
suzyque-ga
on
24 Mar 2004 21:51 PST
Hi!
Some of the info. was additional and some of it we had already thought
of. It always helps to get another perspective on things. We sent off
the proposal to get the listing. We'll probably find out in the next
week. I will have some time in the office on Thursday. Have been out
of town today, Wed. I'll get back to you then.
Thanks.
Sue
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Clarification of Answer by
umiat-ga
on
25 Mar 2004 13:41 PST
Okay!
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Request for Answer Clarification by
suzyque-ga
on
09 Mar 2005 12:20 PST
Since this question is so old, I'm not sure why you are even
responding. I am a good realtor in this area.
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