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#133 - A Developer Explains Why A 20-Acre Parcel Sold for $13K/Acre... and the Neighbor's Sat for 8 Months with Andrew Short

The American Land Man··7 August 2026·1h 24m

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On today's episode of The American Land Man Podcast, we are back in the studio with Andrew Short.We discuss:-Land Pad buys whole tracts at fair value, then profits by subdividing them.-Road frontage alone can double an acre's price in the exact same market.-The "whole pie vs. slices" analogy explains how land subdivision pricing works.-Wholesalers sometimes buy land for as little as $0.50 on the dollar.-Well and septic systems, not zoning alone, often set the real minimum lot size.-Subdividing 20 acres can mean losing 25-30% of it to roads and setbacks.-A land deal nearly blew up after a buyer hid his development plans.-Buyer's agency commission runs 3%, with 6-7% offered on properties sold.-The best offer is never presented first — negotiation is part of the process.-In-person meetings remain the fastest way to build trust on big land deals. And So Much More!Connect:-https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerWhitetailProperties-https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerFacebook-https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerYouTube-https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerInstagram