The Biggest MISTAKES Land Buyers Make in Virginia
If you're thinking about buying land in Virginia, there are several costly mistakes you need to avoid before signing a contract. In this video, Central Virginia Real Estate broker Tom Woolfolk discusses the biggest mistakes land buyers make when purchasing rural property, farms, acreage, hunting land, and building lots in Virginia. Topics include septic systems, perc tests, wells, zoning, access easements, internet service, topography, utility costs, division rights, land use restrictions, and long-term ownership considerations. Whether you're relocating to Virginia, searching for acreage near Charlottesville, looking for a small farm, or planning to build your dream home in the country, this video will help you better understand the realities of rural land ownership in Central Virginia. Areas discussed include: Charlottesville VA Albemarle County VA Orange County VA Louisa County VA Greene County VA Madison County VA Fluvanna County VA Buckingham County VA Crozet VA Scottsville VA Gordonsville VA Zion Crossroads VA Ruckersville VA Stanardsville VA Lake Monticello VA Topics covered: 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Buildability and septic systems 03:00 Land use and zoning restrictions 05:15 Easements and access issues 06:45 Utility and development costs 08:00 Topography and usable acreage 09:15 Internet and cell service 10:10 Cost of ownership 11:00 Resale considerations If you have questions about buying land, farms, acreage, or rural property in Central Virginia, leave them in the comments below. #VirginiaLand #CharlottesvilleRealEstate #CentralVirginia #BuyingLand #RuralProperty #VirginiaRealEstate #LandForSale #FarmLand #Acreage #MovingToVirginia Tom Woolfolk is a Realtor(c) and an Associate Broker with Keller Williams in Charlottesville, VA. His specialities are homebuyers looking to locate toCharlottesville and the central Virginia area, including Albemarle, Greene, Madison, Orange, Fluvanna and Louisa counties, as well as sellers in these areas looking to move to their next home. He has lived most of his life in the area and consequently is very familiar with the unique characteristics of the various communities that make up the greater Charlottesville area. If you would like to talk with Tom about Charlottesville Real Estate or living in the central Virginia area, feel free to email him at [email protected]. Keller Williams Alliance 3510 Remson Ct, Ste. 401 Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 220-2200 office Licensed to Sell Real Estate in Virginia – DPOR #0225-193949

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