Tim Maxfield

As a Real Estate Broker and Buyers Agent, I am constantly evaluating the real estate market. As a matter of fact, interest rates are at historic lows – now is the time to buy! I am here to ensure you get what you want at the most reasonable price.

I am also a Certified Professional Landman licensed by the American Association of Professional Landmen. I specialize in all aspects of land work related to the oil & gas industry.   My 30 years of experience can be applied to either the owners of mineral rights or an operator who is developing a new drilling prospect.

If you need real estate or land services – please contact me to discuss how I can help you achieve your objectives.

Real Estate Services

Realtor Athens TexasMy focus is buyer’s representation to provide you with professional real estate services to achieve your goals when you are ready to purchase real estate. I am constantly evaluating the real estate market to ensure you pay the most reasonable price in today’s market. Interest Rates are at historic lows – now is the time to buy!

CURRENT TEXAS MORTGAGE RATES

Buyer Representation

A buyer’s representative acts as an agent in a real estate transaction. The buyer gets the broker’s expertise in locating a property, handling the real estate negotiations, and assisting in closing.

Broker Price Opinion (BPO)

A broker price opinion (BPO) is the valuation of the market value of a subject property based on sales comparisons of similar properties as the subject property.   This differs from an appraisal performed by a licensed real estate appraiser using a variety of techniques to form an opinion of value.

Property Management

Property management services of both residential and commercial properties in the East Texas area. Our objective is to maintain the value of the property while generating positive income for you.

Certified Professional Landman (CPL)

Certified Professional LandmanI am a Certified Professional Landman licensed by the American Association of Professional Landmen specializing in all aspects of land work related to the oil & gas industry. My 30 years of experience can be applied to either the owners of mineral rights or an operator who is developing a new drilling prospect. If you need land services – please contact me to discuss how I can help you achieve your objectives.

CURRENT ENERGY RATES

Mineral Title Work

Texas courts have long held that the mineral estate is the dominant estate and that the mineral owner, has an implied easement to use the surface in a manner that is reasonably necessary to develop the minerals. Mineral title work involves researching the title to determine who owns the minerals beginning from when Patent was granted by the State of Texas forward.  This is a time-consuming process involving a lot of research in the deed records of a county courthouse where the property is located to determine who owns the minerals today.

Oil & Gas Lease Negotiations

To drill under a tract of land, oil companies must have an agreement or lease with the mineral owner that grants the right to explore for minerals.  Negotiating the Lease involves reaching a written agreement regarding terms, royalties and conditions of the lease.

Surface Easements

An Easement is granted by the surface owner to a named third party that defines specific uses of the easement area such as a road, pipelines, water lines, electric lines, etc.  The landman’s job is to determine who the owner is and negotiate acceptable terms.

Title Curative Analysis Work

The landman’s job is to find the facts regarding a “cloud” or confusion on a title, usually involving an inheritance. The landman prepares an Heirship Affidavit that identifies the legal heirs and who needs to sign the deed or lease transferring 100% of the title.

Testimonials

Tim, we can’t express how grateful we are for all the time and hard work put in to make this happen for us. Every bad outcome, you found a way to get through it. We have learned so much from you through all of this.

Thank you, Always.

Ray and Renae

Ray & Renae Johnson

“We have worked with Tim Maxfield on many different occasions. He has thoroughly researched mineral ownership on our projects as well as purchase deeds.

He has been terrific to work with.  He provides knowledge and perspective as well as hard work.”

Susan Lambert

Mineral Rights Client

“Tim went out of his way to help us find the perfect home, even showing us homes in another county.  When we ultimately picked the home we wanted to buy, Tim was willing to roll up his sleeves and help us get creative and think outside the box when writing our offer.  In doing so, we were able to deliver an offer to the seller which was accepted without a counteroffer and we quickly closed on our new home.”

Sharie Withers

Home Buyer

“Tim was prompt and quick to follow up on any issues we encountered when buying our home. Working with Tim was a positive experience and would recommend him to anyone in the real estate market”

Alex Withers

Home Buyer