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The Chesapeake Bay
Region Land
Brokerage

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Why & How

Vision

The Land Group began with founder Benjamin Alder’s desire for deep-rooted understanding of land, conservation, and connections between natural and economic systems. Unlike traditional real estate firms, TLG was built with a focus on land as both a resource and an investment, united by a shared passion for preserving and maximizing the potential of the land. It started with a vision. It started with the land.

 

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Our Estuary

Intention: Meeting the Challenge of Land & Industry

At The Land Group, our mission goes beyond selling land—we’re dedicated to solving real challenges for landowners, agribusinesses, and natural resource stewards in the Chesapeake region. With deep expertise in land use, conservation, and economic forces, we provide strategic solutions for poultry farmers, timberland owners, organic producers, and more. Our intentions and innovations are what help clients navigate the complex realm of land management while preserving the region’s agricultural and natural resources. Along the way, “We Sell Dirt.”

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The Common Thread

Purpose & Mission

Our vision and intention have a common thread—a common relationship between land and agribusiness in the Chesapeake region. Farmers, watermen, and land managers understand that long-term success depends on balancing resource use with conservation. The nature of the job is to adapt, innovate, and work within their communities to ensure sustainability. At The Land Group, we want to cultivate this relationship and provide the expertise to help you navigate it for lasting success.

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Seller Services

Find out how to start our land disposition process

Buyer Services

Learn about our land acquisition process

Advisory Services

Deal Sourcing • Solar Siting Conservation Consulting

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Announcements

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It’s Delaware Ag Week! Today through Thursday at the Delaware State Fairgrounds, stop by our booth to chat with our team about all things land. 🌾#thelandgroup #weselldirt #landadvisors #delawareagweek #delawareland #farmlandforsale

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Congrats to Nick on the sale of this poultry farm in Hebron, Maryland! 🐥Nick’s approach to servicing the poultry sector is accomplished through data-driven financial modeling and cash flow analysis of each farm. Reach out to him for assistance with the purchase or sale of a poultry farm on Delmarva!📱443-465-3520 📩 nick@thelandgroup.us#thelandgroup #weselldirt #landadvisors #marylandpoultryfarms #poultryfarmsforsale

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Our latest edition of Conservation Corner has hit inboxes! 📨🔗If you're interested in land use, conservation programs and the land market as a whole, read the newsletter now: https://conta.cc/48OuLjZ#weselldirt #thelandgroup #landconservation #conservationprograms #landuse #conservationeasements #marylandland #delawareland #virginialand

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Cedar Point Farm stands as one of Somerset County’s most complete historic river farms—rich in architectural character, steeped in Chesapeake heritage, and permanently conserved for its ecological and scenic value. The combination of nineteenth-century farmhouse, intact agricultural landscape, significant habitat, and protected shoreline makes this an exceptional offering for a buyer seeking a historic, conservation-centered Chesapeake property. Reach out to Ben for more details!📩 ben@thelandgroup.us 📱 443-865-1344#thelandgroup #weselldirt #landforsale #marylandlandforsale #waterfrontlandforsale #historicriverfarm #waterfrontestateforsale #conservedland #waterfrontland #somersetcountylandforsale

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If you've thought about improving the wildlife habitat on your farm, tune into this episode of Chesapeake Dirt now‼ Our crew chats with Spencer Waller about conservation and land management efforts.🎧 Listen now at the link in our bio!#thelandgroup #chesapeakedirt #chesapeakedirtpodcast #weselldirt #landmanagement #wildlifemanagement #wildlifehabitat #landconservation #duckimpoundments #dovefields #deerhunting

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Kudos to Will for successfully closing this deal in Caroline County! 🙌  The 53± acre property offers a blend of residential potential and quality recreational opportunity.This property sold for approximately $8,950 per acre. Reach out to Will for a free value analysis to find out what your land is worth in today’s market! 📱410-693-9933#thelandgroup #weselldirt #justsold #marylandlandforsale #timberlandforsale  #landadvisors #huntinglandforsale

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From the land to the water, the duck blind to the deer stand, Happy New Year to all of our clients and partners! 🎊#thelandgroup #weselldirt #landadvisors #landforsale

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Congratulations to Ben for the sale of this prime timberland tract in Delmar, Delaware. 🎉  The property offers excellent hunting opportunities with well-managed timber and trails throughout.Reach out to Ben for a free value analysis to find out what your land is worth in today’s market! 📱443-865-1344#thelandgroup #weselldirt #justsold #delawarelandforsale #timberlandforsale  #landadvisors #huntinglandforsale

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