The Yield
Presented by Saunders Real Estate, The Yield draws on the voices of seasoned brokers and industry leaders to examine the forces shaping land and commercial property value. Through grounded, market-focused conversations, the podcast offers perspective on investment strategy, agricultural productivity, development trends, conservation, financing, land management, and the evolving decisions facing owners, operators, and investors.
The Yield
Positioning Large Tracts in the Georgia Land Market
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Tyler Davis sits down with land advisor and career forester Mike Matre to discuss a complex Georgia land transaction he brokered earlier this year. The conversation centers on the California Woods property in Stewart County, 1,443 acres of rugged, remote terrain featuring dramatic vistas, strong hunting opportunity, and landscapes influenced by past timber activity and long-term ownership. Mike walks listeners through the full arc of the sale, from the property’s unique topography and off-grid nature to how those characteristics required a very targeted approach to the market.
The episode explores how an early offer from a neighboring TIMO (Timberland Investment Management Organization) led to a strategic pivot, ultimately dividing the remaining acreage into four smaller parcels and significantly increasing demand. Mike shares lessons on on-the-ground due diligence, effective marketing for rural properties, pricing strategy, and navigating today’s Georgia timber market, including the impact of recent mill closures and continued demand for recreational land.
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