Why would a buyer want my commercial land for a Wetland delineation
Hey guys

I got a call from a commercial broker telling me that there was an interested party for my property, and if I would be willing to do a one party listing, he sent me a contract to sign but it was for about half the value so I didn't bite.

My question is why would someone want my 3 acre Commercial property with a small strip mall on it to do a wetland delineation ?

 What is a Wetland delineation is,  how/why its used in Commercial property, and is it needed. 

There is a large parcel of commercial land next to me for sale, could that have anything to do with it.

Any thoughts ??

Oh and their one party contract runs until 04/22

Here's a snippet from his last email to me below.

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// This group is under the gun. They  need to get a wetland delineation done in October. Rather than spending time and  money on an appraisal why don’t you throw them a number that makes sense for you  to sell. I will verbalize it and if it doesn’t make sense for their plans then  we can all move on.    Does that work? //
[{"id": "he0sf2r", "text": "Sounds like an offer to sell your property.\n\nYou have the final say...why does it matter what he wants to do with the dirt, or even why?", "replies": [{"id": "he0v2jq", "text": "Because what he wants to do with the dirt can only happen if the city and state allows it, why wait on a possible pipe dream.\n\nLets say I sign a one party listing that lasts until next year, they have 48 hours to tell me the interested party is Ronald McDonald, I just shot myself in the foot waiting on Ron the so called single buyer that has a year to make up his mind on taking the property at last years price, would you have entered in to a single party listing for your home based on last years price, and not know what the buyer intended for the property, and could just bail or never materialize.\n\nI'm trying to get more information on what a Wetland delineation is, and how/why its used in Commercial property, and why its needed.", "replies": [{"id": "he2l3aw", "text": "The client asked you to name your price.\n\n(Name your price).\n\nOnce done, whether they build a day care or a 57 story high rise, you got what you want.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}, {"id": "i677ll0", "text": "What state?? sounds like most have sorted this out.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "he1mqpl", "text": "The prospective buyer's motivation and the potential use (value of the completed project) are factors impacting what they may be willing to pay for OP's property, or at a minimum what they'd pay for the option for OP's property. If they've already tied up the neighboring property and begun due diligence an option for $50,000 may be low depending on the market. Sounds like OP's property is the hurdle to this project. OP just wants to have a better understanding of the situation, I would. I'd advise OP to at least have a call with a seasoned local commercial broker (from a different shop than the neighbor is listed with just to avoid any hint of conflict of interest) to get their perspective.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "he0ykdw", "text": "They need your property to combine the two parcels carve out the wetland buffer and build a bigger building. They may need to to get building credits, ease height restrictions, etc...\n\nOffer the seller a $50k option to purchase your property good for 12months at today's value + 1/2 the appreciation rate over the next 12 months.\n\nStart investigating the land use of both parcels and talk to a land use attorney.", "replies": [{"id": "he12efl", "text": "Thank you brother that makes a lot of sense, if I had a bit more cash I would buy the parcel next to me, it relies on my property for an entrance on the main road,  23 acres zoned B4 without a driveway in sight.", "replies": [{"id": "he1440m", "text": "Make them pay for the right to lockup your property for a year.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "he1zu56", "text": "Make sure to require copies of all due diligence materials if they cancel the option. If this group backs out, the due diligence materials for the next may be invaluable.", "replies": [{"id": "he2409n", "text": "Solid advice.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "he13ohi", "text": "A wetland delineation is a wetland survey to determine the size and location of wetlands and ultimately the buildable acreage. It would be used to determine if they can fit their potential use on your piece of land and/or yours + your neighbor\u2019s piece  if they already have that under contract", "replies": [{"id": "he15lbr", "text": "Ok I see, the 23 acre parcel next to me has a chunk that is wetlands about 2 acres, my 3 acres is clean no wetlands.\n\nI tried calling my neighbor a few times to see if he had something in the works, he's been trying to sell the parcel for years, but he wont answer or return my calls, and all I was going to tell him was, If you do have something in the works Ill try my best not to screw it up for you.", "replies": [{"id": "he16cqn", "text": "If your neighbor\u2019s is on the market and your\u2019s is not, my bet would be the potential purchaser already has your neighbor\u2019s piece under control and may need some additional land. Perhaps see if they need the whole piece or if you could do a lot split and keep the retail center", "replies": [{"id": "he16uis", "text": "More great advise.\n\nThank you", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "he14zsw", "text": "Maybe a conservation easement", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "he1w3no", "text": "They want to get your land now/soon, because they want to rope in all the due diligence work all at once. That includes: surveys, soil perc tests, wildlife survey, and of course wetland delineation. \n\nGetting you on board is crucial to getting that all done so they can get site plan approval from the County/City.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ixfiw3l", "text": "Wow interesting", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]