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People often find us by searching for “land for sale in Frederick County MD,” “buildable lots near Poolesville” or “lease my land for farming in Maryland.” Land has questions that houses do not, from perc tests and road access to easements and zoning, and we help you gather the right answers from the right offices before you commit. Carolyn Thompson, Broker, brings more than 20 years of experience. Her credentials for this work: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR). [**Call Our 24-Hour Desk: 202-630-5070**](tel:+12026305070) ## Land leasing & sales: The Services We Provide - Listing and marketing land for sale, including as a private home sale or off-market listing when you prefer to keep it off the MLS - Searches for buyers looking for building lots, acreage, horse property and farmland - Marketing land for lease and helping owners and tenants compare proposed terms - A due diligence checklist covering surveys, perc and septic, well water, zoning, easements and access - Pricing information: for land with a home, a suggested price range based on recent sales of the homes closest to yours in location, style, size, age and condition; for vacant land, we also weigh zoning, road access, usable acreage, utilities and any perc results - Contract management from offer to settlement, including study periods and contingencies We explain the real estate process. Legal questions about leases, easements, subdivision or title belong with a real estate attorney, and tax questions belong with a CPA. ## Selling Land: What Buyers Will Ask A buyer's first question about land is usually, “What can I do with it?” The more of that answer you have ready, the more confidently buyers can make offers. We help you assemble a land information package: - **Survey and boundaries:** A recent boundary survey, or the most recent plat on record - **Perc and septic:** Any percolation test results or septic approvals from the county's well and septic review office - **Water:** Well records, or information on public water and sewer availability - **Zoning:** The current zoning designation and any overlay, which Montgomery Planning or the Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting can confirm - **Easements and restrictions:** Conservation or agricultural preservation easements, rights-of-way, utility easements and any recorded covenants - **Access:** Road frontage, shared driveways and any access agreements - **Environmental features:** Floodplains, streams, wetlands and forest areas, which can affect where a home may be built ## Buying Land: Steps From Search to Settlement ### Step 1: Define how you want to use the land A future home site, a hobby farm, pasture or recreation all lead to different questions. We start there so the search focuses on properties that may support your plans. ### Step 2: Search and tour We search listed and, when available, off-market land, then walk the property with you to look at topography, access, tree cover and neighboring uses. ### Step 3: Write an offer with a study period Land contracts often include a feasibility or study period for perc testing, a survey, zoning review and financing. The length and terms depend on the property and are negotiated between buyer and seller. ### Step 4: Complete your due diligence You hire the surveyors, soil evaluators and other professionals you choose, and you confirm zoning and permit questions directly with the county. We track every deadline. ### Step 5: Financing and settlement Land loans can differ from home mortgages, so talk with your lender early. We work with your lender and the title company or settlement attorney through closing. ## Leasing Land in Maryland and Virginia Owners lease land for crop farming, hay, pasture and other agricultural uses, and some receive proposals for uses such as solar. A land lease should be in writing and should cover the term, rent, permitted uses, who maintains fences, roads and drainage, insurance, and what happens at the end of the lease. We can market land for lease, help you understand the proposals you receive, and work with the attorney who prepares or reviews the lease. Any lease with long-term or unusual terms deserves careful review by your attorney and CPA. ## Local Land Features in Upper Montgomery County and Frederick County - **The Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve:** Much of the land around Poolesville, Dickerson, Boyds and Barnesville sits within the Agricultural Reserve, where zoning and transferable development rights affect how land may be used and divided. Montgomery Planning can explain the rules for a specific parcel. - **Damascus and the upcounty area:** Rolling acreage near the Magruder Branch Trail and Patuxent River State Park, with many properties on private well and septic - **Frederick County:** Farmland and building lots around Middletown, Urbana, Walkersville and Thurmont, with views toward South Mountain and Catoctin Mountain - **Sugarloaf Mountain and the C&O Canal:** Scenic landmarks near Dickerson that many land buyers ask about - **The New River Valley:** Through our Blacksburg office, we also serve owners and buyers of land in Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Prices Fork and Radford ## Inherited and Family Land Land often passes through families, and decisions involve several people with different goals. We can provide information on what the land may sell or lease for, outline the steps for each option, and work alongside the estate attorney or the family's advisors. Remote closings are a specialty, so family members who live out of state or overseas can take part without traveling. ## Why Landowners Work With Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC Carolyn Thompson, Broker, has more than 20 years of experience in Maryland and the Washington DC area. Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC is licensed in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida, with offices in Rockville and Blacksburg. Most of our business comes from referrals, and we take the time to explain each step of a land transaction. ## Communities We Serve These are a sampling of the many communities Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC serves. - **Poolesville, MD:** the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve and Whites Ferry Road - **Dickerson, MD:** Sugarloaf Mountain and the C&O Canal at the Monocacy Aqueduct - **Damascus, MD:** the Magruder Branch Trail and Patuxent River State Park - **Frederick, MD:** Carroll Creek Park and Monocacy National Battlefield - **Middletown, MD:** the Middletown Valley and South Mountain - **Christiansburg, VA:** the Huckleberry Trail and the New River Valley This is only a sampling; we serve many more communities throughout Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida. Outside our service area? We can refer you to a local real estate professional. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What should I know before Land leasing & sales in Montgomery and Frederick County?** Zoning, agricultural reserve rules, perc tests for septic, road frontage and recorded easements shape what land can be used for and what it is worth. For Land leasing & sales, we review the county's zoning and land records with you first and suggest a price or lease range based on recent comparable transactions. Please confirm legal questions with a land-use attorney. **What should I know before buying land in Frederick County, MD?** Confirm zoning, perc or septic approval, water source, road access and any easements before you commit. The Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting and the county health department can answer questions about a specific parcel. **What is a perc test?** A percolation test measures how well soil absorbs water, which helps determine whether a septic system can be approved on a lot. The county's well and septic review office oversees testing and approvals. **Can I build a house on land in the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve?** It depends on the parcel's zoning, available development rights, septic approval and other factors. Montgomery Planning and the Department of Permitting Services can explain what applies to a specific property. **How do you price vacant land?** We look at recent sales of similar land and weigh zoning, road access, usable acreage, utilities and any perc results. Our analysis is a broker opinion of value, not an appraisal, and the seller sets the price. **Can you help me lease my land for farming?** Yes. We can market the land for lease and help you compare proposals, and your attorney should prepare or review the written lease. **Can I sell land without listing it on the MLS?** Yes. Sellers have the right to keep their property off the MLS, and we can offer it as a private home sale or off-market listing. **Can I get references?** Yes. We provide a list of client and professional references on request. ### Related Services - [Farm sales](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/farm-sales?hsLang=en) - [Inherited Property Sales](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/inherited-property-sales?hsLang=en) - [Private Home Sales](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/private-home-sales?hsLang=en) - [Real Estate Investment Consultant](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/real-estate-investment-consultant?hsLang=en) [**Call Our 24-Hour Desk: 202-630-5070**](tel:+12026305070) ## Request a Confidential Consultation ## Help Locating Independent Service Providers Land owners and buyers often look for licensed surveyors, soil evaluators, well drillers, septic designers, foresters, environmental consultants, land-use attorneys and title companies. We can provide contact information for independent service providers, and you are free to use any provider you like. Providers should be properly licensed and insured. When you schedule your providers, we help coordinate the logistics around showings, access and settlement. *Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC does not endorse, guarantee or receive compensation from any service provider. Please interview and verify any provider you choose.* ## References Available on Request We will gladly provide a list of client and professional references on request. ## Talk With Us Confidentially Call our 24-Hour Appointment Desk at [202-630-5070](tel:+12026305070), any time, day or night. **Carolyn Thompson, Broker** CRS · ABR · SRES · SFR · CDPE · MRP · CDS Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC 1300 Piccard Drive, Suite 204, Rockville, MD 20850 800 Park Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060 24-Hour Appointment Desk: 202-630-5070 · Open 24 hours Licensed in MD • DC • VA • WV • FL · Equal Housing Opportunity [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateSearchandSale) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynthompson) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.instagram.com/realestatesearchandsale4u/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/@realestatesearchandsalellc9279) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.tiktok.com/@car.lyn7) [Follow us on Facebook](https://linktr.ee/buyandsellexpert) - Sell - Buy - Complex Sales - Estates & Families - Owners & Investors - [About](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/#about) - [Home](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/) --- [![Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC logo, Rockville, MD real estate brokerage](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20with%20white%20background%20smaller.png?width=711&height=369&name=Logo%20with%20white%20background%20smaller.png "Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC logo, Rockville, MD real estate brokerage")](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/?hsLang=en) Carolyn Thompson, Broker | ‪24-Hour Appointment Desk: 202-630-5070‬ 1300 Piccard Drive Suite 204  Rockville, Maryland 20850 800 Park Drive Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 ![Equal Housing Opportunity Red](https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Equal%20Housing%20Opportunity%20Red.png?width=96&height=48&name=Equal%20Housing%20Opportunity%20Red.png)   Copyright © 2026, Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Service", "areaServed" : [ "Poolesville, MD", "Dickerson, MD", "Damascus, MD", "Frederick, MD", "Middletown, MD", "Christiansburg, VA" ], "name" : "Land leasing & sales", "provider" : { "@type" : "RealEstateAgent", "address" : [ { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Rockville", "addressRegion" : "MD", "postalCode" : "20850", "streetAddress" : "1300 Piccard Dr, Suite 204" }, { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "US", "addressLocality" : "Blacksburg", "addressRegion" : "VA", "postalCode" : "24060", "streetAddress" : "800 Park Drive" } ], "geo" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : 39.1459, "longitude" : -77.4169 }, "name" : "Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC", "openingHours" : "Mo-Su 00:00-23:59", "telephone" : "+1-202-630-5070", "url" : "https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com" }, "serviceType" : "Land leasing & sales", "url" : "https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/land-leasing-and-sales" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "WebPage", "name" : "Land leasing & sales in Poolesville, Damascus and Frederick County", "speakable" : { "@type" : "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector" : [ "h1", "h2" ] }, "url" : "https://real-estate-search-and-sale.com/land-leasing-and-sales" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Zoning, agricultural reserve rules, perc tests for septic, road frontage and recorded easements shape what land can be used for and what it is worth. 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