3 Types of Land Professionals

Developing a renewable energy project requires considerable “on-the-ground” expertise and support. From using geographic information systems (GIS) to landowner engagement and lease acquisition, there’s a lot of work to get done.

Partnering with a qualified team of professionals can be a wise decision—especially for organizations that lack in-house land departments. Here are three strategic roles to consider for your next solar, wind, or battery storage project.

1. Land Agent (“Landman”)

Perhaps the most obvious role to fill, the land agent focuses on landowner outreach and engagement. Land agents initiate conversations, schedule meetings, and regularly follow up to form relationships that could yield land agreements. As landowners express interest (or disinterest) in projects, landmen share timely information to keep the team informed. They also facilitate contract negotiation and execution with landowners who have decided to move forward. Land agents typically serve as the primary point of contact for landowners—before, during, and after construction.

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2. Land Technicians

Compared to land agents, land technicians spend less time interacting with landowners. That said, land technicians are no less important to ensuring success. Land technicians tend to be data-minded professionals who excel in using analytical software and GIS technology. Leveraging a land technician’s skill sets can elevate decisions involving the proposed area of interest (AOI), landowner density, and land agent utilization.

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3. Land Consultant

Although “land consultant” could theoretically be used interchangeably with “land professional,” at New Era Land Services our land consultants  serve as strategic advisors who work closely with project developers. In addition to managing land agents and technicians on the client’s behalf, our consultants support a variety of other needs like budgeting, reporting, title research, and community engagement. In short, land consultants continually advise the project developer, overcome land-related challenges, and collaborate to move the project forward.

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Land Professionals for Renewable Energy

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