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Buying and selling property in Virginia. Paul Smyres Licensed real estate professional specialist in rural property. This site is to help people in their real estate transactions by providing easy to understand information about the process. I keep adding more videos, so come on back. I will be covering related subjects such as moving, making use of space efficiently, improving your property, and how to choose good land. I know the area very well and I can scout for you to look at property you see for sale online. I can also be a BUYER agent, in which I negotiate on your behalf.
Good town in the western part of Virginia: Bristol, Abingdon, Marion, Wytheville, Galax, Bland, Pulaski, Dublin, Radford, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Salem, Roanoke, Boones Mill, Buchanan, Appomattox, Lexington, Staunton, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, Winchester, Covington, Clifton Forge, Hot Springs, Monterey.
I was born and raised in Virginia... please stop telling people how wonderful Virginia is... pretty soon all of the Californians will be showing up. lol
Neat video! I was at U.Va. for my undergrad in the late 90s. Charlottesville was still somewhat realistic then, and it had a lot of soul. But now it's simply over-developed. It's lost most of its charm in the process. Unfortunately, I think the same is true for the University, but that's another topic. Anyway-my girlfriend during those four years went to school at Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, and I always looked forward to going to visit, not only because I was a teenage boy going to spend the weekend at a college full of beautiful young women (clandestinely, of course), but because I enjoyed the drive on U.S. 29 down through Nelson and Amherst Counties. It was beautiful there and quite rural. I haven't been down that way in a number of years, but I imagine it has changed little. I myself am from and currently reside in Lee County, the western-most county in the commonwealth. Lee County is not ideal for the homesteader, despite being remote, rural, and having low property values, because there is poor access to services, a poor public school system, no full service hospital, a corrupt and unmotivated local government, and relatively high property tax rates compared with other Virginia localities. Williamsburg and James City County have lower tax rates, for example! The main reason I live here is because I inherited a generational family farm. Long story short, if you aren't from here, you probably won't like it here. We do have excellent high speed fiber-optic internet service, though.
hello, I really don't know and cannot answer that question as a real estate agent, we are required to be totally non discriminatory in any way. People looking to move need to go see any area they might like. everyone has their own preferences... ..My experience in rural virginia has been that the people are very nice, and treat others well, regardless of race or religion. they just want to go about their lives peacefully and they respect others.
Thank you very much for this video I found it to be very very I am looking to homestead and think Virginia might be a very viable option. Before I asked you a bunch of dumb questions I'm going to go ahead and watch a couple of your other videos. Thank you again for this information.
We are currently looking around the Stuart area. I wish I had seen this before I reached out to an agent. If the property we are currently interested does not work out, we will contact you. Thank you for your insight!
I love your point of view because we all like something different. I love flat and gently rolling and get car sick in the mountains. I've always loved Virginia. So pretty and lots of horses and history. Thanks.
How do you feel if someone would go homesteading around Lynchburg or west of Charlottesville near the blue ridge mountains area ? Thank you in advanced !
thats near where I live. I am on the western side of the blue ridge south of Waynesboro. the area you are referring to is on the east side, and that's also lovely. there are a lot of wineries, and horses in that region. some towns in that area are getting higher prices, if they are close enough to commute to Charlottesville.
make sure the zoning on the property is ok with agricultural use. There is a lot of that type of land in Virginia.. in a suburb, or in many city limits, it's not allowed. especially in communities governed by a Home owner association HOA to find information about any property, go to the county GIS site.. search google.. most counties have one. all kinds of important information is found there, including satellite photos, adjacent properties, terrain, zoning, flood zones, power lines, and so on.
@@varealestate77 thank you so much! No I definitely will be looking to find agricultural use and for homesteading for sure. Especially that will allow solar and being off grid and all that. I’m hoping to find an area that the infrastructure is there to still be near work and like minded people who also homestead or are self reliant
Also, I grew up in the Cumberland Valley which is the same Valley as the Shenandoah in Pennsylvania . It truly is beautiful. Just a few minutes from Waynesboro pennsylvania. I also have good friends in Fort Wayne, IN. I was amazed to learn that these are all products of Mad Anthony
Thanks for this! Our property has 25-30 mature and rare edible hickory varieties (I happen to sell hickory nuts) and two producing paw paw groves. And 50 black walnut trees (timber and nuts) . It was funny to me that the bank only cares about the house.
Loved this video! Unless you're tuned in to the land most people don't see the immense value in the features you mentioned. We found our old farm here in the mountains of Virginia almost twenty years ago. There wasn't a scrap of fence on it. Like you said, fence is expensive! After all this time, we're still not done. The creeks were too good to pass up though. I know that feeling you are talking about. I'm originally from England and after years of moving around (military) this is the closest thing I've found to "home". I'm definitely going to get some of the books you recommended. Thank you! Even if we didn't actively farm, this whole place is a supermarket!
Hi Paul! Thank you for sharing your information and tips. My family and I are looking for land in Virginia to start our own small farm! We'd like to have some goats, chickens and grow plenty of vegetables and fruit that are in need in the community. We would need owner financing. Would you be able to share some information on how to find owner financed land? Also- do you know if the land has to be completely paid off before building can begin, or are there other options if we'd like to start building sooner than later? Hope you're doing well 😀 Do you have any listings or know of any available lots for sale?
Hello there !! We are a family of two kids planing to move in to Virginia next year. Mainly looking for good public schools area. Could you please give us some insight.
HI ! I know Virginia has a lot of good schools, but I'm not familiar with all of them. I have a family member who was a teacher in Charlottesville for a long time. School choice is very personal I suggest you go onto the sites of various cities and towns to research the schools. Some people prefer private schools. Generally, the bigger towns have better schools. However , if the town is too big, school quality can suffer some. The bigger cities in Virginia have a lot of parents also looking for good schools, and many very educated parents as well.
perhaps the best way to proceed is decide what kind of home you want to live in. the type of land, etc. IF you want to be in a rural area, you can live 10 to 20 minutes outside of a town like Waynesboro, or Lexington, and still be in that school district..... Some towns have multiple elementary schools, for example.
hi. you can find all sizes here. small to very large........there is a lot of agricultural zoning, with a minimum 2 acres per residence. there are also very large parcels, wooded or farmland, 50 acres, 100 acres, and even more. some wooded tracts are well over 500 acres, but may not be very useful as a residence, due to steep slopes and little access......Often a large land owner will put big parcels in conservation, to save on taxes......
That's good to know, I wanted as large of a plot as I can afford but I didn't know the region to look for the best prices. I have to stay in VA for my kids, so I know that is my limitation. Thanks for replying!@@varealestate77
@@atropiaveteran Hi price will vary according to location and features of the place It's worth paying more to get something special. Raw land can run from 1,000 per acre to over 50,000, depending. for good quality, partially cleared land, with access and partially cleared can run around 7,000 to 11,000. roughly.... just a guideline.... the larger the parcel, the average per acres tends to go down.some. the zoning matters, and you want to avoid easements and any deed restrictions. Be specific in your search parameters to narrow it down. Price alone is not the main issue.... the features and location of the land and what is around it is important.
@@atropiaveteran watch my other videos. first decide what you are looking for, and be as specific as possible. make sure the zoning is right for your use. agricultural use is liberal and taxed lower. usually larger parcels... Look for some things on the land that have hidden value, such as fencing, sheds, good well, cleared area, good soil and sun, even rocks, trees, ... What value can you bring to the property, such as skills, knowledge, materials, tools, to make it more valuable. you need water, and most rural homes have a well, or even a spring. when you find something you really like, go for it and buy with confidence.. you may not find another one anytime soon.
Can you do a video on is it better to buy a house on about 5 acres or build a house in the same type of property? I am thinking about south Georgia, east Alabama area. Thank you
sure. I will do that. a lot depends on the intention of owner. if its long term, building a nice home may be best. building on raw land can involve a lot of complications however, if one wants their dream home, and don't mind waiting through the process of developing their land,, it can be very rewarding to have a home built.
@varealestate77 I would like to eventually retire there. But there is so much involved. I don't know how to start. would like a garden and some chickens and possibly goats. 🐐
Hi.. thank you...I"ve been in VA 8 years, was also upstate NY a long time, and in PA. I love it here, and homesteading is well supported by local people, zoning and towns. agricultural land has low taxes.. I like the Sheandoah valley.. it's very big, and lovely, with lots of recreation opportunities.
Great video. I've been looking for a new state/country to move to and I came across your videos on Virginia. I drove through that 81 corridor when I was a young man on my way to start my life in California and besides upstate New York and California it is some of the nicest scenery in the USA. Im looking for a few acres (5-20) to start a homestead and a place to retire to. I can afford $200 to $300 a month for some land and I want to build a yurt or put a premade shed on there. What zoning other than RR will allow me to do something like that in Virginia? And how much does it cost to drill a well in Va, or is there enough rain to build a rainwater catchment system? Your videos are very helpful.
Hi I once lived in Florida in the 1980's . I didn't like it and not a good place for family. It's gotten worse and from what I have heard that state doesn't like off grid living
There are many nice places in USA to live. I have been to 40 states. Virginia has some special qualities that make it a great choice for rural living. It is a long tradition here and part of the culture, well supported by local and state governments. It has plenty of water, a variety of terrain, lots of open land, state and national forests, a strong economy. There are parts of Virginia I do not like...... the big cities, the DC area, and the crowded expensive coastal towns. the western part is very peaceful, gorgeous, with a long growing season. It's a state that the public takes pride in the history and beauty, and the US constitution. and, rural land is taxed a lot lower than big towns, with few restrictions on what you can do on land zoned agricultural
Hello myself sushma from india.I have a question, If foreigners buys property in the USA.Then how many days he can stay in USA in a year.I want to buy farmland.
hello. l thank you for your interest. First, I grew up in India...american parents. I came to America age 14........... visa and other regulations I do not know about That is up to the immigration administration about visits... as far as buying land or property here, as an investment that is possible and quite common If you own land here as a foreigner, you may rent it to someone and collect the income from that. or you can just hold on to it as it increases in value and visit it when able I am a strong supporter of buying good productive land. In my state of Virginia we have a lot of land in agricultural use, many small and larger farms, good sun, lots of water, good soil in some places and timber. it is a long history of that in Virginia, well supported by government. big industry. we need peple to take over farms because elderly are not able and many young people do not know how to manage land perhaps you could buy an operating farm, with some good land.. and then collect rent, or land lease income for cattle or crops, and just enjoy visiting when able. there is much long time value in owning land that produces food, or timber, plus it is lovely here, so much recreation opportunity, nice people and a stable economy. thats why I live here........ I have traveled much...... it's nice here....... let's talk email. paul@ltr.realtor. I can send photos and I also have a drone to make photos .. my name is Paul
yeah, I can't remember every event or area. still learning. I mention Winchester in other videos Front Royal..... Buchanan is the south end of the Shenandoah valley, and wincherster is north. but actually the sheandoah river runs near Luray, Front Royal, and that area.
You missed Winchester - directly on I-81. The real beginning of the Shenandoah Valley. The Valley rises north to South, beautiful drive especially in the Spring. Winchester offers a major medical center; Shenandoah University’s music programs offer world class performers, year round theater productions and concerts. Numerous wineries surround the city with 4 breweries downtown. Area full of Revolutionary War history in addition to Civil War sites.
hello Paul, it's nice to see your video. I live in Arizona, and I wish to move back east. I was born in Tennessee, the rest of the family is in Peoria, Ill. if possible, I'd like to converse with you. my dad talked about the Shanndoh much. I need an old house on a few acres. willing to workout terms for it... I hope we find common ground, and my dream becomes reality. .
Hi Terrance thank you for contacting me........ here is a link to my short contact info video there is my phone number there. Let's talk on the phone and i can answer any questions. Perhaps I can help you ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hKMcS8fhkLE.html
I am definitely evolving. It's a journey for sure and I am learning the skills where I am at. The old saying "Start where you are at with what you have" and life will be easier when you get what you want.😀
great. I love it here. has all the seasons, but mild short winters, and longer time outdoors. Virginia has a lot of water, streams and aquifers. lots of files and forests and the most small private farms of any state. I live ing the Shenandoah valley region western part of the state
@@varealestate77 sounds perfect! We want to get some acreage to build on and start a little homestead, would love to find something with a stream on it
@@nicholman Great that would be fun. I live near the blue ridge mountains and Appalachian trail. and the James river. I'll look for your email, and then we can talk on the phone. which email address is it ? I have several addresses.
I agree, a house has to be back from the road. Great ideas for planning. Failing to prepare is planning to fail. I love the idea of a wrap around deck, watch the sunrise in the morning and the sunset in the evening.😀
