Frequently Asked Questions
Is buying a rural or mountain property, land or an equestrian property any different than buying a home? Absolutely!
This is an area of expertise that is hard to find and you cannot take for granted. We are live on rural horse property ourselves and understand all that you need to know to make the best decision. As horse people, we know what types of amenities, land, wells and more that are important to you.
- Zoning, HOA’s, Covenants/Restrictions – depending on what you want to do with your land (horses, cattle, chickens, board horses, ATV, hunt, etc.), you must understand these guidelines up front.
- Types of Wells in Colorado – There are a lot of different types of wells in Colorado. Do you want to have a small garden that you water? A pond? Would you like to have horses? Cattle? Board horses? Make sure you know what you can do up front to avoid trying to add the ability down the road for a significant cost, if it is even possible.
- Onsite Waste Water (aka Septic) Systems – Septic Systems may be new to come buyers moving to more rural areas, but they are commonplace with local support and vendors to help you when needed. Most counties in Colorado require the seller of properties to have the septic system inspected and provide buyers with a Septic Use Permit before closing.
- Quality of Land – Are there flat areas for animals to stand? How much grass will be available for grazing? Is the land more for goats that horses?! Where will the water drain in the wet season?
- Direction Facing – In Colorado, many unsuspecting buyers found their home in the summer, only to realize that their driveway turns into an ice shoot in the winter because of the lack of southern exposure. If you needed to get a horse trailer out in the winter, would it be possible? This varies property to adjacent property.
- Internet Speed – For buyers relocating from the city, this probably has never been a thought. There are often rural buyers who close on their home without expert guidance to find that they will no longer be able to work from home and have an online meeting with the Mbps available at their new home. We are rural experts and will help you navigate the options for each property. Also understand that you can likely get by with a lot fewer Mbps than you have enjoyed in urban areas.