Licensed auctioneer Ransom Reed Hartman at United for Families "Le Bal Masque"

Our Services

The agents at Hartman Real Estate know that it is important to have a knowledgeable and trustworthy expert when you are buying or selling real estate. Our agents have an excellent reputation for determining market values and trends. Their knowledge, experience, and integrity will help you meet all of your real estate needs in a timely manner. Their attention to detail and concern for their clients ensure that you will always get the personal attention you desire.

Because of their experience and background, our agents are able to provide insight into the many factors that affect the decision making process for buying and selling commercial and industrial property, including rate of return, potential income streams, and possible tax implications. Our agents also have an understanding of the character, attributes, and uses of agricultural land and are well versed in land use and wetland regulations. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, Hartman Real Estate Agents can help you with:

Property Management

If you want to invest in property, but do not want to manage it, Hartman Real Estate provides property management services on a contractual basis. Rick Hartman, the managing broker, currently manages several large agricultural land tracts. When our agents manage your property, you will receive many of the same benefits listed under the Services tab. Our agents will work with local and state agencies to acquire leases, negotiate with vendors to maintain and improve the property, and consult with agencies and vendors to ensure that your property is cared for in the manner that you desire. Our goal is to take the worry out of managing your investment and ensure that you meet your objectives as an investor while achieving the maximum return on your investment.

Conservation Easements

Placing a conservation easement on land requires compliance with state and/or federal, environmental laws and regulations about which valuable expertise is needed. Hartman Real Estate is one of the few real estate firms in Florida with the expertise to assist you in setting up a conservation easement on your property. Over the past several years, owner, Rick Hartman, has been instrumental in placing over 5500 acres in conservation by working with groups like the South Florida Water Management District and the Nature Conservancy. He is a proponent of environmental initiatives such as dispersed water storage, a regional effort to improve water quality in the Northern Everglades. As a property manager for a large land tract in Polk County, he has participated in the Northern Everglades Payment for Environmental Services (NEPES), a joint restoration effort between private land owners and government agencies. For more information about conservation easements click here.

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Marketing and Selling a C-Corporation

It is difficult to sell real estate in a C corporation without incurring potentially heavy taxes on the gain. Thus, an investor may choose to purchase the C Corporation, not just the assets, to avoid the negative consequences. Our agents are experienced with the purchase and sale of C corporations and can help both the Buyer and Seller negotiate to receive a better price.

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Environment and the Government

Navigating comprehensive plans, land development regulations and environmental regulations is a complex task. Hartman Real Estate agents have a long history of working with government agencies to help assist in negotiating the sale or purchase of property that may involve environmental or governmental regulations. They can help you secure entitlements and perform any due diligence that may be required to execute a purchase or sale of property. Our agents are particularly knowledgeable about water resources in the South Florida region and the impact of wetlands on the purchase or sale of property.

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1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange

In a typical non-residential real estate transaction, a seller is taxed on any gain realized from the sale of a property. By executing a 1031 tax-deferred exchange an owner may sell one qualified property and acquire another qualified property within a specific time frame and receive a tax deferral on any capital gains that would have resulted from a sale.  The properties exchanged must be of a “like-kind"; that is, they must be of the same nature or character. The logistics and process of a 1031 exchange are similar to a standard real estate sale, but the transaction is unique because it is treated as an exchange of properties and not as a simple sale.  Thus, the seller qualifies for a deferred capital gains tax treatment, where in a sale he does not.  Hartman Real Estate agents have experience and can assist you in determining whether a 1031 tax-deferred will benefit you. For more information about 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, click here.

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Auction Referrals

When time is a crucial factor in a sale or purchase, an auction may the preferred method for handling a real estate sale. An auction sale usually achieves market value for the property within a reduced period of time.  Hartman Real Estate agents can examine the state of the market where your property is located and help determine whether your property should be sold using traditional methods (listing and selling) or sold at an auction. If your property is a candidate for an auction sale, our agents will refer you to Hartman Auction Group to advertise and conduct the sale.

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