Bart Miller, Managing Broker, Mason & Morse Ranch Company, Awarded the Accredited Land Consultant Designation of the REALTORS® Land Institute

DENVER & GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The REALTORS Land Institute is pleased to announce that Bart Miller of Mason & Morse Ranch Company, has been awarded the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation.

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The designation is conferred to only those land specialists who complete a rigorous, 100+-hour education curriculum and have demonstrated a successful track record of performance and professionalism in the land business.

Bart Miller specializes in large ranch, farm and recreational land sales across the western United States. Upon receiving the designation, he said, “Buyers and Sellers of large ranches, farms and recreation land holdings have always been extremely knowledgeable about the market place. The ALC designation is a trusted symbol of experience and education to share with clients and peers. It is a privilege and an honor to be awarded this designation by the Realtors Land Institute.”

The REALTORS Land Institute, an affiliate organization of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), is the professional organization for the leading real estate professionals who specialize in land.

About Realtors Land Institute

The REALTORS® Land Institute serves a unique constituency in the real estate industry – those who broker, lease, sell, develop, and manage land assets, including vacant, transitional land; agricultural and pastureland; timberland; and ranch and recreational properties. Through its rigorous Land University curriculum, the REALTORS® Land Institute confers its Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation to only those real estate practitioners who achieve the highest level of education, experience, and professionalism. The REALTORS® Land Institute is an affiliate organization of the National Association of REALTORS®. Go to www.rliland.com for additional information.

About Bart Miller

Bart was born and raised in Nebraska where his family continues to farm corn and soybeans. He grew up helping his father operate the family farm and is no stranger to the rural lifestyle and the hard work it takes to be a successful producer. The work ethic, market knowledge and adaptability required to be a successful farmer or rancher are the same standards he offers buyers and sellers when representing their specific interests in a real estate transaction.

Bart expanded his interest in agricultural land sales and land planning working for the University of Nebraska's Economics Department. While completing his B.S. in Agricultural Business, with an emphasis in economics, he helped research and publish the "Nebraska Land Values Report”, a comprehensive guide to land values and leases throughout the state of Nebraska. He also received a research grant for his report on land improvements, soil erosion & tenant landlord relationships.

Bart takes time to research the area's agriculture soils, crop productivity, water resources, potential irrigation and water concerns, and many other elements surrounding the purchase of a farm or ranch. He is also adept in marketing farm and ranch property on a national level.

In addition, Bart has completed a Master's degree in Real Estate Development and Construction Management (RECM) from the University of Denver. His experience and education in real estate finance, land planning and construction systems are essential to a buyer when looking for current land with long-term urban or agricultural development potential.

About Mason & Morse Ranch Company

Founded in 1998, in the Aspen, Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado, Mason & Morse Ranch Company, “ a proud affiliate of United Country” specializes in the sale of premier ranches, farms and recreational land across the western United States. Combined, Mason & Morse Ranch Company agents offer their clients more than 133 years of experience in western ranch, farmland and recreational real estate sales. Their professionalism, experience, innovative marketing strategies and commitment to their client base has developed Mason & Morse Ranch Company into one of Americas’ leading premier land brokerage firms in the country.

Go to www.ranchland.com or www.unitedranchcompany.com for more information.

Mason & Morse Ranch Company has recently been recognized by The Land Report as one of America’s Top Brokerages. “Winter Edition - 2010 Year End Review Featuring America’s Top Brokerages”