A brokerage that sees the true value of your land
Your trusted advisor for land transactions
A legacy property is not raw acreage. It is the sum of decades of vision and stewardship. As a specialized land brokerage firm licensed in South Carolina and Georgia, we understand that traditional brokers often fail to see this, marketing your land’s unique character as little more than a backdrop for a sale. This oversight can cost you millions.
Our approach is different because we are land managers first. We have spent our careers creating the very value that makes a property exceptional. For sellers within our licensed states, we know how to compellingly market your life’s work. For buyers nationwide, we provide the critical consulting and strategic foresight needed to acquire property with absolute confidence, ensuring it can deliver on your long-term vision, whether we act as your broker of record or as your independent advisor.
Our Services
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For sellers (South Carolina and Georgia): capture your property's full value
You’ve invested years into making your property what it is today. Our brokerage services in South Carolina and Georgia ensure that work is fully honored in the marketplace. We tell the story of your land, positioning it to attract qualified buyers who understand its true worth.
Strategic Valuation: We analyze every element from timber value and income streams to habitat quality so that we can build a valuation that reflects your stewardship.
Professional Marketing: Using GIS mapping and high-quality materials, we showcase your land’s most valuable assets, whether it's marketed as recreational land for sale or a long-term timber investment.
A Qualified Network: We connect your property with a discerning network of individuals, family offices, and conservation groups seeking legacy-class properties.
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For buyers & investors (nationwide): acquire property with confidence & foresight
In a complex land transaction, regardless of location, you need more than a broker; you need a trusted strategic advisor. We act as your expert consultant, providing the rigorous due diligence required to make a sound investment. Our deep, hands-on land management experience allows us to see past the surface and evaluate a property’s true potential, liabilities, and opportunities.
Objective Property Assessment: We provide a clear, unbiased evaluation of whether a property can realistically achieve your goals, preventing costly mistakes and ensuring your capital is wisely invested. This critical consulting service is available for properties anywhere in the country.
Proven Financial Acumen: Our rigorous analysis protects your interests. This data-driven approach has saved clients seven figures on a single acquisition.
Long-Term Partnership: Our relationship doesn’t end at closing. Whether we served as your broker (in SC/GA) or your acquisition consultant, we can transition seamlessly into long-term stewardship, helping you develop and execute a management plan to enhance your new asset.
Kind words from our clients
“Jason is a true unicorn in the land management/acquisition field. Not only does he have an uncanny knack for finding land, but his knowledge of the land and all the animals that live within it, is unmatched. A true outdoorsman in every sense of the word.”
Let’s build your legacy plan
Whether you are considering an acquisition, seeking to unlock your property's potential, or planning for the next generation, we are here to provide clear, strategic guidance. We look forward to talking with you!
Jason Hewett & the PLM Team
Brokerage & property evaluation
frequently asked questions
Q: What makes Private Land Management different from other land brokerage firms?
A: We are land managers first and brokers second. Unlike traditional real estate companies, we have a deep, hands-on understanding of timber value, wildlife habitat, and long-term land management. This allows us to accurately represent a property's true potential and ensure our clients' goals are realistically achievable.
Q: Why should I use a land specialist instead of a traditional real estate agent?
A: Land transactions are incredibly complex. A specialist understands the nuances of timber, soil quality, water resources, and wildlife that a residential or commercial agent cannot. We provide the expertise needed to properly analyze and market these critical features, which are often the primary drivers of a property's value.
Q: How do you assist buyers in finding the right property?
A: We act as a trusted advisor, evaluating each property through the lens of your specific goals—whether for a family retreat, trophy hunting, or timber investment. Our experience allows us to quickly identify a property's true potential and limitations, saving you from costly mistakes and ensuring your investment aligns with your long-term vision.
Q: Do you provide guidance on land improvements after a purchase?
A: Yes. Unlike most brokers, our partnership doesn't end at the sale. We transition seamlessly from acquisition to stewardship, providing the forestry, wildlife, and mapping services needed to immediately begin enhancing your new asset.
Q: How do you quantify and market decades of my habitat and timber improvements to ensure they are reflected in the final sale price?
A: We create a comprehensive marketing package, supported by professional GIS maps and detailed data, that tells the story of your stewardship. We don't just sell acreage; we sell the results of your vision. This attracts a higher caliber of buyer who understands and is willing to pay for the turnkey quality of a well-managed property.
