We take pride in introducing the new Land Division of Harsch Associates, headed by Phil Coleman.   Our parent company Harsch Associates recognizes that there is an unfilled and growing niche for land expertise in real estate in the Massachusetts- Vermont- New York State area, and we’ve established Harsch Land in response to this.   Helping our clients and customers navigate the complexities of owning, valuing, buying, selling, and developing land takes a unique set of skills.   This involves bringing together a wide variety of knowledge about a very diverse range of subjects such as:

1. Zoning and building regulations
2. Engineering, surveying, excavating, and construction
3. Environmental, conservation, and wetlands issues
4. Title 5, septic, sewer and water concerns
5. Forest and timberland management
6. Mixed residential parcels with substantial acreage
7. Designing a unique marketing or acquisition strategy tailored to your individual needs, or creating a collaborative approach between buyer and seller through Transactional Brokerage

We believe real land knowledge means a keen sense of the “lay of the land”, an ability to walk and “read” land, and an understanding of geography, botany, geology, animal life, weather, and topography.   It also requires a unique marketing or acquisition approach very different from selling or buying a home.   Financial, tax, and asset diversification issues all play a part. We have those skills in house now, and we are pleased to put Phil and the Harsch Land Division to work for you.   As property values increase it’s more important than ever to help buyers and sellers maximize the highest and best use for their properties.

Every year the majority of Multiple Listing Service land listings expire without a sale.   Why is this?   At Harsch we believe one reason is because historically the real estate industry has lacked professionals skilled in these areas, leaving buyers and sellers in many cases with very little real guidance.   Often, too, there are conflicting positions or expectations between buyers and sellers, and there is no one to bridge the gap.   Through our Transactional Brokerage capabilities (link), we can facilitate these sales because we have the expertise and really know what it takes to accomplish them.   Contact Phil Coleman at 413-458-5000 or email phil@harschrealestate.com for further information on Harsch Land and how we can help you reach your goals.   Already have a relationship with Harsch Associates or one of our agents?   No problem--just call your agent.   We work together as a team, residential and land specialists side by side to get the job done for you!