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Jackson County selects local realtor to list 11 surplus properties, approves task order
Summary
With a single RFQ response, the board declared 11 county properties surplus and approved a task order to 'Chipotle Realty' to market and list the parcels; realtor Lauren Lines described comps and a marketing plan including aerial photography.
Jackson County commissioners voted to declare 11 county parcels surplus and issued a task order to the sole RFQ respondent, identified in the record as "Chipotle Realty," to list and market the properties.
County staff told the board the RFQ produced one proposal. Lauren Lines, who identified herself as the owner of Chapelle Realty during the meeting, joined to discuss comparable sales and a marketing approach for the properties, which include commercial lots near Lafayette Street and Highway 90 and several vacant lots near the county park. Lines said she pulled comps for individual parcels and proposed two offering strategies with flexible lot sizes to improve marketability; she also described planned marketing costs including aerial photography and video.
Commissioners asked about listing prices, appraisals and how the county will ensure fair market value. Staff said listing prices were developed in consultation with the realtor and by the valuation method authorized in county code; the listing prices were not included in the packet but staff agreed to provide the pricing to the commissioners.
A motion to declare the listed properties surplus, approve the task order and authorize the chairman to sign carried on a voice vote. The realtor confirmed her fee is contingent on sale proceeds; there is no upfront commission payment, although some anticipated marketing costs will be incurred.
Staff directed that commissioners receive the list of proposed pricing and that the county will provide additional parcel details to the commission as sales progress.
