Regardless of the use, the value of a given parcel of land is based on how much income or profit can be generated from its development in relation to the cost to develop the land. Investors and developers also understand this concept and use their knowledge and expertise to minimize the price they have to pay for a specific parcel of land. The Ackerman Pioneer Land Advisory Group believes that land owners should be armed with the same knowledge when selling their land so that they can maximize the value.
Our team has team has been involved in the sale of thousands of parcels of land for multiple uses including commercial, residential, education and recreation. Based on our experience, market knowledge and understanding of the financial aspects of a land transaction, our team “levels the playing field” by providing owners the data they need to make the most informed decisions regarding the sale of their land. For our clients, we have been able to negotiate the highest prices for their land as well as maximize the probability that the transaction will close.
Based on 56 years of combined experience and more than $500 million in land sales, our team has developed a process that allows owners to make decisions based on up-to-date market information and transactional experience. This process entails:
Fiduciary Responsibility to Land Owners
Extensive Property and Market Research
Targeted Marketing Campaign to Let Market Set Value
Management of Contract from Due Diligence through Contingencies
For our clients, this process has resulted in a number of sales above the asking price with an extremely high closing ratio.
Land is our specialty
The Ackerman Pioneer Land Advisory Group is the result of John Speros and Kyle Gable working together since 2006 with a focus on exclusively selling land. With over 50 years experience the two bring extensive knowledge of all types of land transactions. With the addition of JT Speros in 2017 the trio formed the Ackerman Pioneer Land Advisory Group to better serve the land clients. The Team has developed and implemented a unique marketing strategy that maximizes the value of our client’s land assets
As the Regional Partner for Hines Interests in Atlanta, and later as head of Seven Oaks Company, I have worked with John Speros and his team for more than 20 years. Our first transaction was a joint venture with a major institutional pension fund that led to the development of more than 1.4 million square feet of office space at Perimeter Summit in the Central Perimeter area of Atlanta. John later assembled the land for Overton Park and sold numerous high-profile land assets for me totaling $45 million. His team’s process always seems to result in the maximum price for our land assets.
Robert P. Voyles
Founder & Principal
SEVEN OAKS COMPANY, LLC
John Speros and his team have exclusively represented Orkin & Associates in the sale of 11 land parcels in the Atlanta MSA totaling over 285 acres since 2007. Their focus on representing our best interest and meeting our objectives along with their extensive knowledge of the land entitlement and development process has led to a great long-term relationship. Their negotiating skills, deal experience and problem solving capabilities are outstanding and have been instrumental in maximizing the value of our land assets. Anyone considering selling a parcel of land would benefit from hiring John and his team.
Josh Barnes
Vice President
ORKIN & ASSOCIATES
Rather than pushing me to accept offers, the Ackerman Pioneer Land Advisory Group’s process was focused on meeting my goals and objectives. They were patient in their process and provided me the market feedback to make the best decision. Ultimately, they procured a transaction that met my goals and objectives
Sunny Park
Land Owner
I have worked with John’s team on a number of projects. The most significant project was Edgewood Retail District, a major mixed-use project just south of Little Five Points. This project included the acquisition of more than $30 million of land. This was an extremely complex transaction that included a contentious rezoning, an institutional seller and assemblage of additional parcels. Without John’s expertise, I am not sure we could have completed this transaction
Jeff Fuqua
Principal
FUQUA DEVELOPMENT
