From Rural Legacy to Prime Real Estate: A Franklin County Success Story

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When James Thompson inherited his family's 100-acre farm in Franklin County, North Carolina, he was content to hold onto the property as a long-term investment. The land was initially valued at $400,000, but through our subdivision partnership, we were able to increase its value to $990,000—a gain of nearly $600,000. When our team reached out with a proposal to maximize the property's potential through subdivision, James was intrigued by the opportunity to significantly increase its value without any upfront investment on his part.
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The Challenge

After reviewing our proposal, James was interested in learning more about how we could maximize his property's value through subdivision. Our initial assessment identified several items that would need to be addressed:

• 1. Local zoning regulations had recently changed, requiring additional documentation
• 2. An outdated survey from 1985 showed inconsistencies with neighboring properties
• 3. The access road needed significant improvements to meet current county standards
• 4. Strategic lot sizing and configuration would be crucial to maximize market value

Our Solution

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Through our partnership program, we took on all financial and operational responsibilities, allowing James to maintain his full-time job while we managed the entire process.

Our team:

1. 1. Conducted comprehensive site analysis and engineering studies
2. 2. Engaged with county officials to navigate new zoning requirements
3. 3. Commissioned a new professional survey to resolve boundary discrepancies
4. 4. Developed an engineered road plan that satisfied county requirements while minimizing costs
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Overcoming Obstacles

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One significant hurdle emerged when the initial survey revealed that the historical access road partially crossed a neighbor's property. Our legal team quickly stepped in, negotiating an easement agreement that protected everyone's interests while maintaining the project's timeline.Our engineering team developed an optimal lot configuration that would appeal to the broadest range of potential buyers, creating parcels that aligned with current market demand. This strategic approach to lot sizing and placement helped achieve maximum value in the shortest possible time.

The Results

Through careful planning and execution, we successfully:

• - Subdivided the 100-acre property into 10 premium lots
• - Increased the property's value from $400,000 to $990,000
• - Created optimally sized lots for maximum market value
• - Created desirable parcels that sold quickly in the local market

Financial Impact

The transformation was remarkable:

• - Initial Property Value: $400,000
• - Final Project Value: $990,000
• - Total Value Increase: $590,000 (147.5% increase)

Timeline

• - Month 1-2: Property analysis, engineering studies, and preliminary approvals
• - Month 2-4: Survey work, lot configuration, and final documentation
• - Month 4-7: Marketing and sales completion

James reflected on the experience:

"When they showed me how much more the property could be worth through subdivision, it was an easy decision. The fact that they handled everything and I didn't have to invest any money up front made it even better. The results exceeded my expectations."
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A Win-Win Partnership

This Franklin County project exemplifies our commitment to creating win-win situations for landowners. By handling all aspects of the development process—from initial analysis through final sales—we helped James achieve significantly higher property value while managing all the complexities of modern land development.