Jeff "King of the Castle"
You are seriously considering buying Illinois land for sale. Don’t be too hasty, though. You need to do some due diligence before 100% committing to buying it.
There are a few things to consider. We are here to help you learn these important factors that can make or break your purchase. Read on to learn more.
Ensure That You Will Have Access to Utilities
You are going to have an access road that will let you drive to the home or main place of business on the property. Also, you are going to need to set up utilities, including running water.
The worst case scenario here is that you buy the land and then find that you will have to have a neighbor help with either of those. That is going to wind up costing you more money. You won’t be dealing directly with the utility, either.
See What Kind of Neighbors You Have
One area of regret landowners tend to have is that they did not scout out the neighbors. Are they using part of your potential land for non-permitted things? You need to get that straight early on.
You may also want to ensure that they are not likely to do things like having loud all-night parties or activities that give off a bad smell. Even if you are in a rural area, you will still have some people around.
Find Out The Zoning Requirements
There is a lot of bureaucracy to navigate when you are doing this. It is important to find out what is permitted and what is not permitted. This is not a situation where you can build something and apologize later.
Talk to knowledgeable people who have done the same thing in Illinois. They can tell you what to do and what to avoid. This can save you time and money.
Find Out The Value of the Property
You need to be very thorough with your assessment of the property. Do some research about what other people are paying for similar plots of land. This can help you determine what you should pay.
If the seller is pushing you to buy the land, then you should take a step back and think about why they are doing this. There may be a hidden issue. It may be worth it to look elsewhere.
Owning your own land in Illinois can be fun. Knowing these factors ahead of time can make it better.
