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Casey Berley, ALC

Rockwall, TX 75032

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Casey Berley, ALC

 

  • Texas Real Estate Broker License, 2015
  • Accredited Land Consultant - Realtors Land Institute, 2015
  • Oklahoma Real Estate Sales Associate License, 2010
  • Texas Real Estate Salesperson License, 2008
  • BS in Animal Science, Texas A&M University

 

Casey Berley was raised in North Texas with hunting and agricultural pursuits in both Oklahoma and Texas. Hunting, fishing, vocational agriculture, and working for a veterinarian/cattle rancher throughout his high school and college years were instrumental in influencing his love and appreciation for the land, livestock, wildlife, farming and ranching. These interests prompted Casey to pursue a degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University where he graduated in 1989.

Upon graduation, Casey entered into a productive 18+ year career in the animal health industry. As a field sales representative, district sales manager, and key account manager, he sold prescription pharmaceuticals and provided business consultation to veterinarians in private and corporate practice.

In 2008, Casey transitioned from the animal health industry into farm and ranch brokerage where he has won several recognition-based awards for customer service, sales initiative, and sales performance. Together with exhaustive real estate educational requirements, such achievement was instrumental in Casey earning his Accredited Land Consultant accreditation from the National Association of Realtors affiliate organization - Realtors Land Institute in 2015.

Casey is quite dedicated to assisting both buyers and sellers of farm, ranch, and recreational land located in Oklahoma and Texas. Whether assisting a seller by evaluating, maximizing and negotiating the best value for their property, or assisting the buyer with comprehensive due diligence, value assessment, and negotiation, he is impassioned by meeting the needs of his clients. Casey greatly values the trust earned within his client relationships before, during, and after the sale. Consequently, he has numerous repeat clients.

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Land Seller
Casey provided valuable support to me and my wife during the sale of our 466+ acre ranch in Tyler, Texas. He was an advisor, agent and consultant all wrapped into one. He was extremely thorough and brought additional professional resources to the table when necessary. His knowledge and experience during negotiations added quantitative value and we will definitely choose Casey for all future ranch deals in Texas.
Jamie Jeffers
Land Buyers
Casey, we really appreciate your guidance in buying our very first ranch. You helped us with asking questions and evaluating options that we would not have thought of on our own. Thank you for being patient in our search and never putting pressure on us to make a decision. We are excited about our new second home and would love for you to come to visit us soon.
The Stevens Family
Land Seller
The sale of our property was quick and easy. Casey Berley handled every aspect with the utmost professionalism. We couldn’t have asked for more efficiency or expertise in our land transaction. He provided exactly the exposure our property needed. Casey certainly earned our respect with his knowledge, preparedness, and professionalism, but he earned our friendship with his honesty, integrity, and dedication.
Wayne P.
Landowner
Casey has taken us through two successful real estate ranch purchases. His integrity, promptness, knowledge, and extension of courtesy will keep us returning to him. His attitude of placing his client’s interest with priority is a confidence builder. We recommend Casey as a first-class real estate representative!
The Youngs
Land Seller
Casey Berley recently worked with me to sell my parents’ recreational property. I was unfamiliar with that real estate market and niche. From Casey’s initial review of the tract through the final closing, I found him to be knowledgeable, informative, personable, and professional. He excelled in every area. Casey anticipated the prospective buyer’s questions and pointed out possible issues. He presented suggestions and resolutions to keep the sales process running smoothly. Casey always exceeded my expectations. He went above and beyond anything I would have expected from my realtor. I highly recommend Casey for your real estate needs.
A.E. Chandler
Landowner
I had a great experience with Hortenstine Ranch Company broker Casey Berley. As a licensed real estate broker, I thought I could do it myself, but thankfully I hired Casey and I couldn’t be happier with the result. Casey saved me much more time than I ever imagined and his land expertise saved me a whole lot more money than his fee. I look forward to working with Casey again.
Jeff Staubach
Senior Vice President
My company was faced with the unlikely task of purchasing property in rural Texas. Our company is 164 years old and has always tried to open workshops in the countryside just as our founder did when he opened his first workshop outside of Paris in 1860. This was a first for me. Although I am a native Texan, I had no experience as to how to approach this. I have to say that I became the luckiest guy in the world the day I called Hortenstine Ranch Company. Casey Berley and Cash McWhorter jumped into this task with all four feet. Within two months, not only had we found a property that everyone loved, we had negotiated the terms and conditions. In May of 2019, we will open a 100,000 square foot workshop south of Ft. Worth and will be employing well over 250 Texans. We could not have done it without Casey and Cash and Hortenstine Ranch Company.

Land for Sale by Casey Berley, ALC

Twin Meadows Ranch
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Twin Meadows Ranch
Choctaw County, OK
Overview:  Twin Meadows Ranch is a stunning southeastern Oklahoma ranch that harbors over 18+/- acres of spring fed surface water with the largest lake maintaining a superior Florida strain Largemouth Bass fishery.  752+/- acres lies quietl...
752± Acres
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$3,775,000
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Brittany Hollow Ranch
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Brittany Hollow Ranch
Kaufman County, TX
Location:  Conveniently located on County Road 4084 near Scurry, TX. within the Cottonwood community, the Brittany Hollow Ranch is very accessible with improved road access on both the north and east boundaries. The primary ranch entrance is loc...
311.73± Acres
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$3,335,500
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Lake Monticello
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Lake Monticello
Titus County, TX
PROPERTY OVERVIEW:   Discover an unparalleled opportunity awaiting at Lake Monticello, one of Texas’ largest privately owned lakes. Envision owning a recreational paradise that surpasses all of your dreams, nestled amidst pristine pin...
5,700± Acres
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$131,100,000
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Casey Berley Gives Back to TAMU College of Agriculture & Life Science
Casey Berley Paying It Forward Casey Berley, broker at Hortenstine Ranch Company, is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University (Class of 1989) with a degree in Animal Science. Nearly 30 years later, while his daughter Madison (fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2019) was attending Texas A&M University, Casey developed an overwhelming desire to give back to the great institution who gave so much to him and now to his daughter. "My education within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences together with certain influential professors and successful industry professionals who invested in me, are keys to my success as an industry professional and person," states Casey. "The persistent question within me remained, how do I pay this forward?” Casey received his answer when a mutual Aggie friend, Mr. Doug Grady ‘71, introduced him to Dr. Ed Rister ‘74, a professor at TAMU. Dr. Rister currently teaches the Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program in the Department of Agriculture Economics (AGEC 424 and AGEC 425), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.  Casey recalls, "the Lord began to make it clear how I could give back to Texas A&M and pay the same blessings forward to future generations of Aggies." Through Dr. Rister’s invitations, Casey serves by volunteering his time and sharing his professional experiences in an effort to assist entrepreneurship students as they develop small businesses during a two semester long course (AGEC 424 and 425). On various occasions during the semester, the students present their business plans to industry professionals (mentors) resulting in critique and constructive feedback for the student. The students make adjustments and modifications to their businesses through the semester, and ultimately present their business plans in a large event held in April known as the Entrepreneurial Dreams Symposium. During the symposium, students receive additional counsel and are ultimately judged while competing for scholarships. Casey comments, "I consider it a great honor and privilege to participate as a mentor and judge during the symposium. Through a simple investment of my time, the students inspire me, give me hope and demonstrate incredible dedication to making the world a better place! My entire family is blessed with the opportunity to give back. We are proud to announce that in April of this year, the Tamara and Casey S. Berley ’89 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Pass Through Scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student for their hard work, dedication to their purpose and demonstration of Aggie core values." Subsequently and separately, Casey has the honor of serving on Texas A&M’s College of Agriculture Development Council (acronym COADC). On two occasions during the academic year, COADC meetings are held where the TAMU College of Agriculture thoroughly informs former students and friends who serve on the council with regard to the college’s initiatives to promote itself, current and former students, agriculture, agribusiness, provide selected scholarships as well as recruit, educate and graduate students who will be as successful in the agriculture industry and in life as possible. COADC helps promote and support the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and its students. "Through these two efforts, I am humbly blessed to serve those Aggies who have and will graduate after me while paying it forward as those did who invested in me." Casey Berley- ALC, Broker Associate, Hortenstine Ranch Company, TAMU Class of 1989 Click here to learn more: Casey Berley
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1031 Tax Deferred Exchange on Farm & Ranch Land Property
Your Farm & Ranch Investment Property and Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges by Casey Berley, ALC, Hortenstine Ranch Company One of the most lucrative considerations available to help investors sell appreciated investment real estate including farm and ranch property is the Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange. This is a beneficial option in many cases because it may help the investor to accomplish two potentially positive outcomes: Deferral of capital gain taxes that would usually be due upon sale Preservation of equity held in the property In its most basic form, the purpose of the 1031 tax deferred exchange is to enable the investor to continue an investment without adverse tax consequences. The basic idea of the exchange is that income tax may be deferred or may not apply as long as the investment remains intact in the form of real estate. This concept may allow the investor to exchange real estate for other real estate with little or no recognition of gain. The result is that all or a substantial part of the investor’s equity may be available as cash to be used toward the purchase of the replacement (“new”) property. Whether the sale of the relinquished property and purchase of the replacement property is eligible for a tax deferred exchange is determined by the nature of the properties involved, not the status of the taxpayer. Other rules and time limits apply. See the table below for a basic summation of some of the potential advantages and disadvantages of a Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange: Potential Advantages: Capital gains tax may be deferred on the sale of the property Heirs to the investor may receive a stepped-up basis equal to the fair market value and tax on accumulated gains may be forgiven Investment property that has been held for a long time and has greatly appreciated in value may be freed up for exchange into other real estate Money that would have otherwise gone to pay taxes may be available for reinvestment Potential Disadvantages: Future capital gains tax rates may be higher or the taxpayer could be in a higher tax bracket when the gain is ultimately recognized Losses cannot be recognized at the time of the transaction – recognition of losses is also deferred in the exchange The investor may have tax consequences if the net proceeds from the relinquished property are not reinvested in real estate Failure of the investor to strictly adhere to rules and time limits for the exchange may cause the exchange to fail and be subject to taxation Simply put, you may be able to sell your appreciated farm/ranch investment property and use the proceeds from the sale to purchase another investment property or properties while deferring your otherwise taxable capital gain from your original property. This may result in more cash available for investment into your replacement (“new”) property. See simple example below: Simple Example: An investor exchanges a tract of farm property valued at $900,000 with no debt in Oklahoma for a $1,300,000 farm in Texas for a tax savings of over $100,000 that can be used to purchase substantially more replacement property. Sale Exchange Fair Market Value of Farm $900,000 $900,000 Basis $600,000 $600,000 Gain Recognized $300,000 -0- Tax $105,000 -0- Tax Deferral Savings -0- $105,000 Cash Available for Reinvestment $795,000 $900,000 Before making real estate investment decisions, please seek the guidance of a qualified tax professional, attorney, and/or qualified intermediary for Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges. * Neither the author of this article, nor Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC are experts or authorities in the area of Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges. The intent of this article to is to make the reader aware of a potential tool or option to consider before they invest in real property. There are several rules, regulations, and time lines that apply to Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges and we firmly suggest that the investor or potential investor seek the guidance of a qualified tax professional, attorney, and/or qualified intermediary for Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges.
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Casey Berley Speaks at National Land Conference
Each year the best professionals in the land business convene under one roof for the National Land Conference. The annual event is an experience like no other and ties together networking, learning, and business building for attendees. Each year the event grows larger and this year did not disappoint! The 2016 National Land Conference was held March 11-13 in Dallas, Texas at the historic Adolphus Hotel, one of Dallas’ finest luxury hotels. Industry professionals with backgrounds in all segments of the land business gathered in Dallas to share ideas, build business, and most of all have fun together. Hortenstine Ranch Company's Accredited Land Consultant (ALC), Casey Berley, enjoyed the opportunity to speak on two of his unique offerings in Texas and Oklahoma. Whitetail Meadows Ranch is a scenic recreational high-fenced ranch with excellent proximity to the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex area.  Wildlife and sportsmen benefit collectively from miles of private hardwood lined roads, creek crossings, established food plots, and organized wildlife management practices.  The ranch is in Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Managed Land’s Deer Program (MLD) Level 3.  Whitetail Meadows possesses excellent water features including over one mile of Denton Creek winding through the property.  Remarkable topography, excellent native wildlife habitat, and a comfortable, well-constructed home/lodge together with supporting improvements combine to create a premier turn-key hunting ranch. Big Water Ranch is an extremely well balanced combination recreational and agricultural ranch. A 740 acre ranch with over 40 acres of surface water including a 24 acre and 10 acre lake, this property is nearly impossible to duplicate within 90 miles of Dallas, TX and attains a scarcity rating of 10 out of 10! Phenomenal water, big game, trophy fish, boundless ducks, big trees, great grass, and excellent proximity. Casey Berley is pictured below at the 2015 National Land Conference in Tucson, Arizona where he was awarded the ALC designation. The Realtors Land Institute states, "Accredited Land Consultants (ALC) are more than land professionals. They’re the most accomplished, the most experienced, and the highest performing land experts across the country— whether they specialize in agricultural land, timberland, ranch and recreational properties, or vacant land for development. The REALTORS® Land Institute confers the esteemed Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation to only those individuals who have achieved the highest level of education, experience, and professionalism." Thank you Realtor Land Institute for the opportunity to speak and we look forward to the National Land Conference in 2017. Click the following links for more information on Casey's topics of discussion with videos: Whitetail Meadows Ranch and Big Water Ranch. Click here to see more Oklahoma and Texas ranches for sale.
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