Hunting Land Markets Credited For Record Attendance at Real-Estate Conference

West Point, MS – With attendance from 15 states and over 50 offices, the Mossy Oak Properties Annual Conference posted record attendance, September 23-24 in West Point, Mississippi. “This year’s record conference attendance can be contributed to the stability of the investment and recreational property markets. Despite current economic conditions investors and outdoorsmen alike realize the long term value and stability of rural land.” stated Lannie Wallace, EVP of Mossy Oak Properties. “This is a testimony to the need in the national market for a network of specialized land brokers and to the success of Mossy Oak Properties – America’s Land Specialists.”

Wallace continued, “This year’s keynote speaker was Dr. John Baen, Professor of Real estate at the University of North Texas. Baen (as he prefers to be addressed) spoke about how land ownership was one of the cornerstones of long term wealth and one of the most stable investments available today.” Also speaking at the conference were Dr. James Henderson and Dawn Holland Manning, both from Mississippi State University and Joe Mallard and Jeremy Brock both from Federal Land Bank.”

Co-Founder and CEO, Chris Hawley, offered this summary of the event: “This was the best conference ever. It was so exciting to witness the positive attitudes and energy despite the past years economic pressures which is proof of the resiliency and commitment of the entire Mossy Oak Properties team. We feel great about the entire team as we position ourselves for the future. The challenges ahead present opportunities for Mossy Oak Properties to further define ourselves as America’s Land Specialist.”

For additional information regarding Mossy Oak Properties please contact Resa Vickers at 866-667-2289 or via email rvickers@mossyoak.com. Each Mossy Oak Properties office is independently owned and operated.

Demand for Illinois Land Spurs Opening of Specialized Real Estate Offices

Mossy Oak Properties AgriRec Land Opened in Butler June 5

BUTLER, IL – Mossy Oak Properties is proud to announce its expansion into the state of Illinois.
Partners Tom Rayburn and Don Faller officially opened Mossy Oak Properties AgriRec Land in Butler, Illinois on June 5.

Rayburn and Faller have nearly 60 years of experience combined in real estate including brokerage, development and land management. Rayburn commented, “I have bought and sold land both personally and professionally for the last twenty years and have shared a passion for the outdoors for more than 40 years.”

Faller stated, “I’ve been lucky enough to have established and owned several hunting clubs for upland, waterfowl and deer hunting over the last thirty-five years. My fascination with agriculture and recreational land started as a small dream to simply become a landowner. Since then, it has taken us nearly four decades to amass a large contiguous tract of land in central Illinois that we are privileged enough to call our family farm.” Faller, with so much “hands on” experience and knowledge of farm and recreational land management has served as a land consultant to various individuals, family farms and financial institutions across Illinois.

The duo recognized a need for a land specialist company in Illinois that could provide personalized service to farm and recreational owners, as well as, offer the client national exposure. Rayburn stated, “We were extremely excited to learn about the Mossy Oak Properties network. Not only is the Mossy Oak name known for a very high level of trust, quality and service, but it gives us the opportunity to provide our clients with tremendous marketing power.” Continuing, Rayburn states, “We chose Butler, due to its central location relative to St. Louis, Springfield and other population centers in the state. We plan to offer a variety of services including auctions, habitat development, consulting and land management. Our plan is to aggressively open ten new offices in the state within the next five years.”

For additional information about Mossy Oak Properties AgriRec Land contact Tom Rayburn or Don Faller @ 888-311-LAND (5263) or www.agrirecland.com.