Buying a Minnesota resort or campground
Buying a Minnesota resort or campground is a big deal, and can feel complicated. You want to be certain that all details are fully addressed. Our vast experience gives you the competitive edge you should expect.
"Last fall, in 2022, my husband and I bought a resort on Cass Lake! There is so much that we appreciated about the team at Lake Country Resort Sales. Because we had never owned a resort there were many MANY questions my husband and I asked Jennifer, and with her own experience being a resort owner, she had the knowledge to answer all of our questions and with empathy. Jennifer and her team worked together to make sure our experience was as seamless as possible, and that our own hard work was appreciated. After all the amazing training and knowledge we received from the sellers, my husband and I felt so blessed to be given the chance to start our new adventure feeling like we had both feet on the ground! I also want to add that closing was so seamless!
Thank you, TEAM Lake Country Resort, for giving us our dream!!!"
*New owners of Sah-Kah-Tay Beach Resort on Cass Lake
Tina and Gene Hageman
WHY CHOOSE LAKE COUNTRY RESORT SALES?
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More Than Just <br>Real Estate Agents
While we are licensed real estate agents, there is so much more we can do for you than just show you Minnesota resorts for sale. We believe our combined experience and involvement in the Minnesota resort community makes us an excellent choice. We will offer advice to help position buyers for success when they buy a Minnesota resort.
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Our <br>Experience
We each have over 22 years of owning and operating a Minnesota resort, and we also have experience in the real estate sales business. We have a full understanding of both the business side and the lifestyle side of this unique business. We raised our children on our resorts. Let our perspective help as you move forward with important decisions.
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When You Buy A <br>Minnesota Resort
As we worked on creating this real estate business, we quickly realized we each have recognized strengths different from one another. We combine these strengths into a team approach as we work with buyers who want to buy a MN resort. Our goal is to get you the best property that fits your personality and desired business model.
"It was a pleasure working with Tim, Jennifer and Dave on the listing and sale of our resort. The process was smooth, we had a number of pre qualified buyers who viewed our resort, and in the end our buyers were exactly the fit of who we desired to own our resort into the future. Thanks to Lake Country Resort Sales we are moving on to our next chapter, but allowing our resort to continue to serve guests into the future. We would highly recommend Lake Country Resort Sales to others looking to sell their resort.”
Jim and Kristin Wherley
*Former Owners of Sunset Bay Resort
MORE REASONS TO CHOOSE LAKE COUNTRY RESORT SALES
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Compare Us
If you are ready to get serious about buying a Minnesota resort or campground, we invite you to compare us to any other Realtor. Get some answers before you decide. Have they ever sold a resort before? Are they familiar with the industry? Can they explain the detailed process of purchasing a resort? Once you have compared us to all your options, we are confident you will choose us.
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MLS Access
We are members of the MLS, giving you the best choice of all resorts and campgrounds that are currently on the market for sale. More choices increases the chances of finding the resort of your dreams more quickly. Another plus ... you only have to contact us - not multiple agents throughout the state who have limited listings.
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Buyer Representation
This important point is often overlooked. Since you are likely buying a resort for the first time, it’s nearly impossible to know what to look for, what questions to ask, how to analyze various financials, etc. Resort and campground sales are complex, and as a buyer you need someone competent to watch out for your best interest.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
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Finding<br>Your Resort
Resorts and campgrounds can be listed for sale in several different ways, not just on the MLS. There are different websites that list only businesses and commercial real estate, similar to Zillow for residential property. There are resorts for sale by owner, and there are also confidential listings. AND, through our resort ownership and involvement in statewide resort associations, we have established relationships with resort and campground owners. Searching for the perfect resort through our contacts is a real possibility.
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Buyer<br>Representation
Sometimes the selling broker won’t allow buyer representation. As a buyer, it’s essential to have buyer representation from a knowledgeable Realtor. Simply qualifying for a business loan or completing a business plan is not the same as the advice and strategy you will get from an experienced agent working on your behalf.
WHAT ABOUT RESORTS THAT DON'T APPEAR ON THE MLS?
If you are digging deep on the internet for resort and campground listings, you will likely find some listings that do not appear on the MLS. For various reasons, some sellers feel the need to do this. They might choose to list confidentially, providing the public only vague information about the listing. These are also known as ‘pocket listings’ and sometimes the listing broker does not allow buyer representation. For these types of listings, be sure to ask why.
There are also website companies where sellers can pay to list their properties. Real Estate companies also use these sites to advertise their listings. We can help you navigate these sites and set up contacts to make your buying experience easier.
In summary, we are very tuned in to properties listed for sale across the state. But if you find a resort or campground for sale in Minnesota anywhere on the internet, even if it is For Sale By Owner, you can use our expertise to help acquire it.
BUYER'S BLOG
We would love to help you buy or sell a Minnesota resort or campground.
Please fill out the Quick Form below and let us know how we can help.