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WHERE TO LOOK IF YOU WANT TO BUY LAND For readers who become intrigued by the idea of land ownership, whether for investment, conservation, recreation, agriculture, or legacy planning, the following firms are among the most respected land specialists in the United States. NATIONAL LAND BROKERAGES COMPASS RANCH & LAND Coverage: National, with particularly strong representation across Texas, the Mountain West, and the Southeast. Compass Ranch & Land combines the reach of the national Compass platform with specialized expertise in large acreage properties. e firm handles ranches, recreational properties, farms, timberland, and development land, while leveraging one of the largest luxury real estate networks in the country. Typical clients include investors, family offices, developers, and high-net-worth individuals seeking large land holdings. Website: compassranchandland.com FAY RANCHES Coverage: Western United States, including Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, and beyond. Founded by conservationist Greg Fay, Fay Ranches is particularly well known for sporting properties, fisheries, working ranches, and conser vation-minded transactions. e firm has developed a strong following among buyers who view land as both an investment and a stewardship opportunity. Typical clients include conser vation buyers, ranch operators, sportsmen, and ultra-high- net-worth families. Website: fayranches.com HALL AND HALL Coverage: National, with particular strength throughout the Rocky Mountain West and Texas. Widely considered the gold standard in ranch brokerage, Hall and Hall has been involved in many of the most significant ranch transactions in the United States. In addition to brokerage, the firm offers financing, appraisals, auction services and land management services. Typical clients include multigenerational families, institutional investors, private equity groups, and owners of large legacy ranches. Website: hallhall.com HAYDEN OUTDOORS REAL ESTATE C o v e r a g e : We s t e r n a n d C e n t r a l United States. Hay d e n O ut d o or s s p e c i a l i z e s i n ranches, hunting prop er ties, farms, recreational land, and investment acreage. The company is among the most active land brokerages in the country by transaction volume. Typical clients include agricultural operators, recreational buyers, investors, and outdoor enthusiasts. Website: haydenoutdoors.com MASON & MORSE RANCH COMPANY Coverage: Primarily the Rocky Mountain region and Western United States. One of the oldest and most respected names in ranch brokerage, Mason & Morse has long specialized in working ranches, farms, and recreational land. e firm is particularly well regarded among experienced land investors and legacy buyers. Typical clients include ranching families, investors, and buyers seeking long-term land ownership. Website: ranchland.com e inclusion of firms and brokers in this list reflects editorial judgment and does not constitute an endorsement. LEADING INDIVIDUAL LAND BROKERS BRIAN SMITH Firm: Hall and Hall | Based in Colorado, Brian Smith is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier ranch brokers, handling significant transactions throughout Colorado and the West. He frequently represents large-scale legacy properties and family holdings. CHAD DUGGER Firm: Hall and Hall | Chad Dugger specializes in ranch and recreational properties throughout Texas and the Southwest. He is known for deep market knowledge and relationships within the ranching community. JON KOHLER Firm: Jon Kohler & Associates | Operating primarily in the Southeast, Jon Kohler is among the leading brokers of recreational plantations, sporting properties, and conservation lands. His expertise is particularly strong in quail plantations and timberland. KEN MIRR Firm: Mirr Ranch Group | Ken Mirr is one of the most recognized names in Western ranch brokerage, with experience in high- profile transactions involving agricultural, recreational, and conservation properties throughout the Rocky Mountain region. SAM MIDDLETON Firm: Chas. S. Middleton and Son | Oen referred to as one of the deans of Texas ranch brokerage, Sam Middleton has represented some of the largest ranch transactions in the country and is widely respected among landowners and investors alike. Land, unlike many assets, can produce income, preserve wealth, conserve habitat, support recreation, and create a legacy for future generations. The best land brokers do not simply sell acreage. They help buyers think in decades rather than quarters. VUE ON | LIFESTYLE 80 VUENJ.COM

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