Mason & Morse Ranch Company

09/01/2026

What to Know Before Buying a Ranch: A Complete Checklist

Before buying a ranch, a buyer should verify the property’s ownership, access, water, soils, carrying capacity, improvements, leases, operating costs and legal restrictions—not simply evaluate its scenery, acreage and asking price. The goal of ranch due diligence is to determine whether the land can legally, physically and economically support the buyer’s intended use.

https://www.ranchland.com/what-to-know-before-buying-a-ranch-a-complete-checklist

09/01/2026

How to Sell a Ranch: A Step-by-Step Guide for Owners

Selling a ranch successfully requires more than placing the property on the market. The owner must establish a defensible value, organize the ranch’s legal and operational records, select the right sale method, present the property accurately, qualify prospective buyers and manage due diligence through closing.

https://www.ranchland.com/how-to-sell-a-ranch-a-step-by-step-guide-for-owners

08/31/2026

When Ranching Is Your Life, You See Land Differently

The best ranch decisions often come down to details that aren't obvious from a listing. How will the land perform? What opportunities could strengthen the investment? And when it's time to sell, how do you make sure buyers understand what you've spent years building?

Scot Oliver brings more than 40 years of firsthand farm and ranch experience to those conversations. His family has been in agriculture since 1918, raising registered Hereford cattle and Quarter Horses, and Scot has spent his own career farming, ranching, and operating agricultural businesses, including a livestock auction company. As an Accredited Land Consultant, he also helps clients navigate property investments, 1031 exchanges, tax-deferral strategies, and opportunities involving wind and solar. For Scot, understanding ranch land isn't simply part of the profession. As he puts it, ""It's not really my job, it's my life.""

Whether you're selling a working ranch, evaluating your next land investment, or deciding how to position property for the future, learn more about Scot Oliver and the experience he brings to the land.

https://www.ranchland.com/all-brokers/scot-oliver

08/28/2026

L CROSS RANCH | Del Norte, Colorado

Some ranches offer scale. L Cross Ranch combines it with water, production, wildlife, and a truly remarkable Western landscape.

Spanning approximately 60,025 contiguous acres in Colorado's western San Luis Valley, L Cross Ranch is a trophy-caliber agricultural and recreational property built around a productive cattle and hay operation.

Property Highlights
• 60,025± total contiguous acres
• 6,581± deeded acres
• 4,500± irrigated acres
• 206 CFS of senior streamflow water rights
• Established cattle and hay operation
• Extensive BLM, USFS, and State grazing leases
• Miles of La Garita Creek and Carnero Creek
• Exceptional elk, deer, moose, antelope, and other big-game hunting
• Brook and cutthroat trout fishing
• Four homes and extensive ranch improvements

For buyers seeking scale, valuable water resources, agricultural production, and outstanding recreation, L Cross Ranch represents a rare opportunity to own one of Colorado's exceptional working ranch properties.

https://www.ranchland.com/type/lifestyle-and-luxury/l-cross-ranch-3578

08/26/2026

NEW LISTING | Deer Run Ranchette | Delta, Colorado

A rare opportunity to own 36.5 acres in Western Colorado where irrigated land, mountain views, equestrian amenities, and comfortable country living come together.

HIGHLIGHTS
• 36.5 acres near Delta, Colorado
• 22 irrigated acres of productive hay ground and pasture
• Updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath main residence
• Separate 1-bedroom guest house
• 100’ x 250’ pipe-fenced riding arena
• 4,500± sq. ft. multi-use utility building
• 2,160± sq. ft. shop with space for up to six vehicles
• Year-round creek and private pond
• Valuable water rights and 8 UVWUA shares
• Grand Mesa and West Elk Mountain views
• Just minutes from town and Western Colorado recreation

Whether you’re looking for a Colorado ranchette, equestrian property, irrigated acreage, horse property, or private Western Colorado retreat, Deer Run Ranchette offers an exceptional combination of land, improvements, water, and location.

www.ranchland.com/deerrun

08/26/2026

You Can’t Learn Ranch Land From Behind a Desk

Finding the right ranch often means looking beyond acreage and scenery. A property may offer productive grazing, exceptional hunting, recreational potential, or long-term value that isn't obvious until someone who understands the land knows what to look for.

That perspective comes naturally to Robb Van Pelt. Raised on a working ranch as part of a fourth-generation Colorado ranching family, Robb brings more than 40 years of ranch real estate experience to buyers and sellers across the West. His background includes ranch appraisal, management, and sales, along with firsthand experience in hunting and outfitting as a partner in Snowmass Creek Outfitters. That combination gives him a practical understanding of both working ranches and the recreational opportunities that can make Western land especially valuable.

Whether you're searching for a hunting property, evaluating a ranch investment, or preparing to sell land that's been part of your family for generations, Robb brings the experience to recognize opportunities others may overlook.

https://www.ranchland.com/all-brokers/robb-van-pelt

08/25/2026

What Is a Ranch Worth? A 2026 Guide to Ranch Valuation

A ranch is worth what a qualified buyer will pay after considering its land, water, productivity, improvements, access, income potential, recreational resources and legal limitations. There is no dependable statewide or national formula because ranch acres are not interchangeable, and two neighboring properties can have substantially different values.

https://www.ranchland.com/what-is-a-ranch-worth-a-2026-guide-to-ranch-valuation

A ranch is worth what a qualified buyer will pay after considering its land, water, productivity, improvements, access, income potential, recreational resources and legal limitations. There is no...

08/24/2026

RIDGE VIEW SPRINGS

A rare Black Hills property offering scenery, infrastructure, recreation, and opportunity.

Located just three miles north of Hot Springs, South Dakota, Ridge View Springs encompasses 61.16 acres in the southern Black Hills. With sweeping views, a distinctive red-rock ridge, established equestrian improvements, wildlife, and an existing homesite, this property offers remarkable versatility.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

• 61.16 acres in the Southern Black Hills
• Sweeping Black Hills views and beautiful sunrises and sunsets
• 70’ x 38’ insulated horse barn with 9 box stalls
• Three fenced pastures with grazeable terrain
• Pipe corrals and livestock infrastructure
• Established homesite with concrete basement, septic, water and power
• Four water hydrants plus additional water lines
• Electricity extending across the property
• Abundant wildlife including whitetail deer, turkey, grouse, bobcats and more
• Potential for future development, subject to county approval
• Minutes from Hot Springs, Wind Cave National Park and Custer State Park
• Close to Angostura Reservoir, Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills’ extensive recreation

Whether you’re looking for a Black Hills ranch, South Dakota horse property, equestrian estate, recreational land, livestock property, private retreat, or long-term land investment, Ridge View Springs offers a unique combination of location, improvements and future potential.

www.RanchLand.com/ridgeview

08/24/2026

Oregon Timber Property for Sale | High Cascade Timberland Portfolio

Opportunities to own productive timberland with exceptional recreational value are becoming increasingly rare.

High Cascade Timberland Portfolio offers an outstanding combination of investment potential, natural beauty, and year-round outdoor recreation in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.

Property Highlights
• Productive income-producing timberland
• Beautiful mountain scenery and forest landscapes
• Pristine streams and abundant wildlife habitat
• Exceptional hunting and recreational opportunities
• Long-term investment potential
• Private setting with year-round access

Whether you're looking to diversify your investment portfolio, establish a family retreat, or own a legacy property built to last, Oregon Timber Ranch offers a remarkable opportunity.

https://www.ranchland.com/cascade

08/21/2026

How do you choose the right farm and ranch real estate broker?

Buying or selling agricultural land is about more than acreage, it's about protecting your investment and preserving your legacy.

With more than 20 years of experience, Zurick Labrier, an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC), helps clients navigate farm sales, ranch transactions, land auctions, and 1031 exchanges. Raised on his family's New Mexico ranch, he combines firsthand agricultural experience with expert market knowledge to help buyers and sellers make confident decisions. Whether you're selling productive farmland, investing in a ranch, or planning for the next generation, Zurick provides trusted guidance from start to finish.

https://www.ranchland.com/all-brokers/zurick-labrier