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New York Farm Brokerage

  • 3 Hour Course
  • $35.00

New York real estate agents working with rural properties will benefit from this three-hour course, which delivers essential training in valuation, contract management and brokerage. The program also covers key subjects that can influence the success of a sale, including zoning laws, water and land rights, financing and environmental factors.  

Upon course completion, participants will successfully: 

  • Differentiate between the unique challenges of farm and ranch brokerage versus traditional real estate transactions 
  • Explain and address the needs of rural real estate clients, including the emotional aspects and financial complexities involved in these types of transactions 
  • Identify key property valuation factors, including water resources, soil quality, crop yield and livestock production 
  • Use various valuation methods specific to agricultural properties, including the Cost, Income and Sales Comparison Approaches 
  • Understand the influence of environmental laws on farm and ranch property value 
  • Interpret and draft effective rural property contracts, including clauses related to water, mineral and crop rights 
  • Explore financing options, including traditional loans, grants and alternative funding 
  • Recognize the importance of metes and bounds in property descriptions and contracts 
  • Evaluate the role of infrastructure, zoning regulations and water rights in farm and ranch real estate transactions. 
  • Confidently guide clients throughout the sale or buying process to ensure a successful closing 
  • Course ID(s): M18670
  • Approved By: New York Division of Licensing Services

Instructor Bio

sheri wytcherley real estate atyourpaceonline

Sheri Wytcherley is the instructor for many of our real estate courses. She is a chart-topping principal broker and has been a passionate real estate educator since 2012. See more details about Sheri's background here.