Tom McDougal - Land Agent, Alabama and Mississippi - Tutt Land Company

Tom McDougal - Land Agent, Alabama and Mississippi - Tutt Land Company Licensed in AL and MS. As Jordan Davis says, Buy Dirt! Tom is a Land Agent with Tutt Land Co.

How I Build a Smart List Price for Your Property (Using DeepValue MVA)Picking a list price shouldn’t be a guess, a gut f...
06/18/2026

How I Build a Smart List Price for Your Property (Using DeepValue MVA)

Picking a list price shouldn’t be a guess, a gut feeling, or a random number to see what happens. A good list price is built from data and experience. When I sit down to price a property, I follow a simple but thorough process to land on a number that’s aggressive yet realistic.
First, I pull recent sales of similar properties—similar acreage, location, access, timber, improvements, and use. Then I make adjustments: if your place has better access, more road frontage, a stronger homesite, or better timber, we account for that. If it’s lacking in certain areas, we factor that in as well. I also look at active listings—what your direct competitors are asking, and how long they’ve been sitting.

Next, we overlay market conditions. Are buyers currently moving quickly on properties like yours, or taking more time? How much inventory is out there? Are we seeing multiple offers or more cautious behavior? All of this feeds into DeepValue MVA and a pricing strategy.

Sometimes we may choose a price designed to create strong early interest; other times, we’ll target the upper end of the range and watch the response closely. The goal is always the same: maximize what you walk away with, without chasing unrealistic numbers that hurt you in the long run.

Interested in learning more or getting your own DeepValue MVA (Market Value Assessment)? I offer this as a free service to sellers, no cost, no catch, I just ask you consider me as your agent when and if you decide to sell.

Tom McDougal, Land Agent, Tutt Land Co.
205‑471‑8848 (call or text) or [email protected]

If you’re reading this, THANK YOU!On January 28, 2026, I launched this page with a simple goal: to serve people who care...
06/17/2026

If you’re reading this, THANK YOU!

On January 28, 2026, I launched this page with a simple goal: to serve people who care about buying and selling land by helping them make smarter, informed, and more confident decisions. I’ve shared education, market insight, DeepValue MVA options, and a few personal snapshots from the life I’m blessed to live as a landowner and Land Agent. Because of your support, this page just crossed 500 followers, and I’m truly humbled and grateful.

With your help, I’d love to grow this community to 1,000 followers so more folks can benefit. If my posts have been helpful—or if you just want to support someone who cares about serving landowners—I’d be honored if you’d help me reach that next milestone.

If you would be so kind, I’m asking you to help me by doing the following:
1. SHARE this post
2. GO TO MY BUSINESS PAGE https://www.facebook.com/TomMcDougalTuttLandCo and INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO FOLLOW – tap the 3 dots on my page, select “Invite Friends,” then tap “Invite All”

Wendy, Tank, and I are genuinely grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for being here and for letting me do what I love most—helping people with their land needs. You truly are the best.

New price - $59,900. Need somewhere to store and use your RV or camper in between those weekend trips? Stop paying rent ...
06/16/2026

New price - $59,900. Need somewhere to store and use your RV or camper in between those weekend trips? Stop paying rent at a storage facility and start enjoying fishing, kayaking, and grilling in the highly sought after Terrapin Creek Landing near Centre and south of Weiss Lake. Power and water on site and a perfect spot to add a septic tank if needed. Contact Tom McDougal 205-471-8848 for more information.

https://www.land.com/property/0.5-acre-in-cherokee-county-alabama/26664778/

Considering selling your land in Shelby, Coosa, or Chilton Counties? Now is a great time! I connect sellers and buyers, ...
06/16/2026

Considering selling your land in Shelby, Coosa, or Chilton Counties? Now is a great time! I connect sellers and buyers, with a number of buyers anxious to find their dream land. But, the first step is your personalized DeepValue MVA - no cost or no obligation. Let's chat about your needs today!

Why Overpricing Your Property Can Actually Cost You Money (And How DeepValue MVA Helps Avoid It)It’s tempting to think, ...
06/15/2026

Why Overpricing Your Property Can Actually Cost You Money (And How DeepValue MVA Helps Avoid It)

It’s tempting to think, “Let’s start high—we can always come down later.” On the surface, that sounds harmless. In reality, starting too high is one of the most expensive mistakes sellers make. The first days and weeks on the market are when your property gets the most attention.

If buyers look at the photos, see the price, and think, “That’s way out of line,” many will never even schedule a showing. Over time, an overpriced property tends to sit. Days on market climb, and buyers start to wonder what’s wrong with it. Even if the property is solid, the perception becomes a problem. Eventually, most overpriced listings go through one or more price reductions, sometimes ending up below where they could have sold if they had been priced correctly from the start.

There’s also a negotiation angle. Buyers who see a long, stale listing often feel more comfortable coming in with aggressive offers. By contrast, a competitively priced property that attracts multiple interested buyers early on can put you in a much stronger negotiating position.

DeepValue MVA is built to help you avoid that trap by grounding your price in real rural comps, current competition, and buyer demand, instead of wishful thinking.

Interested in learning more or getting your own DeepValue MVA (Market Value Assessment)? I offer this as a free service to sellers, no cost, no catch, I just ask you consider me as your agent when and if you decide to sell.

Tom McDougal, Land Agent, Tutt Land Co.
205‑471‑8848 (call or text) or [email protected]

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that I have never seen a tractor in the parking lot of a therapist office.
06/13/2026

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that I have never seen a tractor in the parking lot of a therapist office.

Hot property in Lowndes County! 61 Acres of private Black Belt hunting paradise including 5 BR and 5 BA and full deer pr...
06/13/2026

Hot property in Lowndes County! 61 Acres of private Black Belt hunting paradise including 5 BR and 5 BA and full deer processing set up. Stocked pond and Fort Deposit Creek runs through the property. Only 12 miles from I-65 so super convenient to Montgomery and reasonable drives to Birmingham or Mobile. Don't miss this one! $449,000

https://www.land.com/property/61-acres-in-lowndes-county-alabama/26500899/

New Listing! 60 +/- Ac Coosa Co. near Rockford. I specialize in recreational properties 40-100 Ac, and this is by far th...
06/12/2026

New Listing! 60 +/- Ac Coosa Co. near Rockford. I specialize in recreational properties 40-100 Ac, and this is by far the most complete turnkey opportunity I have seen on the market in 2 years. Includes 2Bedroom/1Bath 840sqft custom built cabin with utilities, 1800 sqft metal workshop, and 2 tractors with implements. The current owner is an avid outdoorsman and hunter and it could not be better set up for deer and turkey hunting.

For more information, click the link below and contact Tom McDougal 205-471-8848 or [email protected].

$599,000 - it will not be on the market long.

https://www.land.com/property/60-acres-in-coosa-county-alabama/27655224/

Simple Pre‑Listing Checklist for Land & Rural Property OwnersGetting your property ready to hit the market doesn’t have ...
06/11/2026

Simple Pre‑Listing Checklist for Land & Rural Property Owners

Getting your property ready to hit the market doesn’t have to be overwhelming. A basic checklist keeps you organized and helps buyers get the information they need to feel confident. Here are a few key items I walk through with sellers before we list.

First, paperwork and information: Do you have your deed, any recent surveys, timber cruises, or maps? If not, we talk about what’s realistic to gather. Next, access and boundaries: Are entrances easy to find and use? Are gates clearly marked? Well‑placed signs and ribbons on boundary lines can make showings smoother and help buyers understand what they’re walking.

Then we look at presentation. For land, that might mean mowing or bush‑hogging key areas, cleaning up trash or old debris piles, and making sure roads and trails are passable. For homes or structures, it’s all about cleanliness, decluttering, and taking care of obvious repairs that would jump out in photos. Finally, we plan our visuals: quality photos, drone images, maps, and any important features we want to highlight.

Walking through these steps ahead of time usually means better photos, better showings, and better offers. If you’d like a printable version of this checklist tailored to your property type, I’d be glad to send it over.

Interested in learning more or getting your own Market Value Assessment? I offer this as a free service to sellers, no cost, no catch, I just ask you consider me as your agent when and if you decide to sell.

Tom McDougal, Land Agent, Tutt Land Co.
205-471-8848 (call or text) or [email protected]

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