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If you are considering buying acreage, your real estate agent will probably supply you with basic information about the soil quality, zoning and property boundaries. Whether you intend to build a vacation home or a working horse ranch, you'll also need to know about the water quality and quantity.

If the land is not in an area where water is supplied and tested by a municipal water system, you will need to drill a well for drinking water even if the land has surface sources that provide water for irrigation. Instead of paying monthly water bills, you'll be investing a substantial sum to drill the well and maintain it over time. Contact the county water department to determine how many gallons per minute you and your family (or agricultural business) will require. Talk to the neighbors to find out how long it actually takes to obtain permits to drill for water in that area, and get estimates from local companies on drilling costs.

With a little detective work and help from your agent you can discover any local problems with contamination of the water supply due to toxic substances. Surface waters such as streams, ponds or lakes may be considered public property, and may require you to obtain a water use permit from the state in order to dam a creek or pump water from a supply that sits on your land.

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Maja Sly began working in real estate while in college over 12 years ago as a property manager. With a degree in Finance she has always been fascinated with the "numbers" aspect of everything. After several successful entrepreneurial ventures, she decided to change gears and began working with RE/MAX in 2001, to fill a void for what she thought was a lack of understanding by most agents regarding the mortgage aspect of purchasing a home. Quickly rising to become one the most prosperous and leading realtors in the Atlanta area. She has been awarded the RE/MAX Platinum and Chairman Club honors, and in 2005, she made it into the prestigious RE/MAX Hall of Fame. With her extensive background in mortgages and Finance, Maja formed The Sly Team which includes a Builder Services Department, Relocation Specialist, Residential, Luxury Homes, Town homes, Condos, and Investment Property. Maja has since started the Pinnacle Division which encompases the many facets of this ever-changing real estate market.

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