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Board reviews bids to market county parcels; favors Meadow & Main’s 5% proposal, will decide next week
Summary
Supervisors reviewed proposals from Century 21 (6% commission) and Meadow & Main Realty & Auction (5% commission, auction and MLS options) to sell county-owned parcels; members leaned toward Meadow & Main and agreed to return the selection for formal action next week.
The board reviewed written proposals and heard presentations from brokers responding to an RFP to market and sell county-owned parcels. Two local firms presented contrasting approaches and fee structures.
Brady Hooverman of Century 21 proposed a full-service MLS-based marketing campaign, a 6% commission (3% listing/3% buyer), and suggested listing prices including a commercial building at $250,000 and individual lots at $18,000 each. The firm said its office had strong recent sales volume in the county.
Meadow & Main Realty & Auction proposed a 5% sellers’ fee, offered both MLS and auction strategies, and recommended combining the three adjacent small lots into a single buildable parcel to improve marketability, with a combined price estimate in the $30,000–$35,000 range (estimates based on local comparables). Meadow & Main’s approach included the option to hold an auction if the board desires a defined timeline.
Board members discussed commission differentials (5% vs. 6%), abstract/title and attorney fees for closing, whether to list parcels together or separately, and auction vs. listing strategies. The board indicated a preference for Meadow & Main’s 5% proposal and directed staff to place a selection on next week’s agenda for a formal resolution to hire the broker.
Why it matters: the county is seeking to dispose of surplus property in a way that balances speed, market exposure and net proceeds to the county. Commission rates, marketing strategies and title/closing costs affect net proceeds.
What’s next: staff will prepare a resolution to hire the preferred broker (Meadow & Main) for the board to consider at the next meeting.
