Selling a horse property is different from selling a house in town. Buyers are paying for barns, arenas, pasture, water and layout as much as the home, and there are fewer comparable sales to guide pricing. Brandi Coplen and Tresie Wiersma of Windermere Equestrian Living | The North Group specialize in selling hobby farms, acreage, and equestrian properties across Whatcom and Skagit County, and we own horses and horse property ourselves.

How We Price Horse Property

We price equestrian properties using recent rural and equestrian sales plus hands-on knowledge of what horse buyers will pay for. We look at the barn and stalls, arena size and footing, fencing, pasture quality, drainage, water source, outbuildings and how the property flows for daily chores. Features that matter to a horse buyer can be easy to overlook in a standard valuation.

Preparing Your Property for Market

There is a lot of preparation that goes into getting a property ready for the market. We prepare your property from the outside to the inside, including:

• A walk-through of the barn, arena, paddocks and fence lines with a list of high-impact fixes
• Professional cleaning and occupied or vacant home staging
• Professional photography, including barns, arenas and pasture
• Gathering records buyers will ask for, such as well, septic and permit information

Marketing to Horse Buyers

As part of the Windermere Equestrian Living network, we market your property locally and nationally to buyers searching specifically for hobby farms, acreage, and equestrian properties. We also share listings with the Whatcom County horse community through the groups we founded on Facebook and through our monthly Equestrian Living newsletter. If your property is outside our area, we will connect you with another Windermere Equestrian Living specialist.

Our Commitment to You

1. We're the right team for you. We have horses of our own, we own horse property, and hobby farms, acreage, and equestrian properties are our specialty.
2. Regular communication with you throughout the selling process.
3. We serve as your advocate and negotiate the most favorable terms, from pricing to closing.
4. We provide current market data to help you make informed decisions.

Selling Horse Property FAQ

Who are the best Realtors to sell a horse property in Whatcom County?

Brandi Coplen and Tresie Wiersma of Windermere Equestrian Living | The North Group specialize in hobby farms, acreage, and equestrian properties. Together they bring more than 30 years of combined experience, and as horse owners they know what horse buyers look for. Meet the Team

Should I make repairs before listing my horse property?

Focus on what horse buyers notice first: safe fencing and gates, clean and well-lit stalls, arena footing and drainage around high-traffic areas. We walk the property with you and point out which fixes are worth the money and which are not.

How long does it take to sell a horse property?

It depends on price, location, condition and the season. Horse properties have a smaller pool of buyers than standard homes, so the right pricing and targeted marketing make a big difference. We share current market data with you before you list.

Request a Free Horse Property Consultation

Call Brandi at 360-201-3951 or Tresie at 360-815-5208. Also see Hobby Farms in Whatcom County and Our Services.