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Land. Legacy. Long View.

Guidance for buying and selling land, farms, and rural property
delivered with clarity, patience, and long-term perspective.

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A Thoughtful Approach to Land & Rural Property

No pressure. No fluff. Just honest guidance and smart moves

Land is fundamentally different from traditional real estate.

Its value is shaped not only by location, but by access, zoning, soil composition, water availability, timber, and long-term potential. These are decisions that benefit from patience, context, and careful evaluation.

Furnace Ridge Property Group focuses specifically on land, farms, acreage, and rural property. Our role is to help buyers and sellers understand the full picture — what a property represents today, and what it may become over time.

Representation here is deliberate, steady, and grounded in long-term thinking.

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More About Me

I’m Lynn Walsh Dates, Associate Real Estate Broker and proud founder of Your Date 4 Real Estate. As one of the top-producing agents in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region, I’m passionate about helping clients make confident, informed decisions — whether they’re buying their first home, moving up, or selling a cherished property. My mission is to combine local expertise, integrity, and genuine care to create an experience that’s as seamless as it is successful.

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Awards & Recognition

Premium Mortgage – Top 100 Agents
Real Trends Verified Top Agent
Real Producers Magazine – Top 50 Agents
KW #1 Solo Agent since 2019

Education

BS Management/Finance – SUNY Geneseo
Associate RE Broker – NYS
Designation - Seniors Real Estate Specialist

Charities & Community

Board Member – KW Agent Leadership Council
Master Faculty – Instructor
NYS Professional Standards Committee
Realtor Bar Member
Spencerport Chamber of Commerce – Treasurer
Founder – Greece Clothing Closet; Annual Pajama Drive

Professional Rankings

Top 50 Agent – Greater Rochester Area Realtors
Top 10 Solo Agent since 2020
Over 500 Families Helped since 2015

More About Me

I’m Lynn Walsh Dates, Associate Real Estate Broker and founder of Your Date 4 Real Estate. As one of the top-producing agents in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region, I combine professional expertise with a personal touch. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling one filled with memories, I guide every step with care, transparency, and a little fun along the way.

My mission is simple: help you make confident, informed decisions while feeling supported from first conversation to sold.

🏆 Awards & Recognition Premium Mortgage — Top 100 Agents Real Trends Verified Top Agent Real Producers Magazine — Top 50 Agents KW #1 Solo Agent since 2019 🎓 Education B.S. Management & Finance — SUNY Geneseo Associate Real Estate Broker — NYS Designation — Seniors Real Estate Specialist 💛 Community & Service KW Agent Leadership Council — Board Member Master Faculty — Keller Williams Instructor NYS Professional Standards Committee Treasurer — Spencerport Chamber of Commerce Founder — Greece Clothing Closet & Annual Pajama Drive 📈 Professional Highlights Top 50 Agent — Greater Rochester Area Realtors Top 10 Solo Agent since 2020 500+ families helped since 2015

When I’m not touring homes or filming listing videos, you’ll find me supporting local businesses, hosting community events, or with my family and our Bernedoodle, Bernie. The Rochester area isn’t just where I work — it’s home.

Land Expertise Built on Experience

Representing land and rural property requires a deeper level of understanding than traditional residential transactions. Each property carries unique characteristics that influence its value, use, and long-term potential. Furnace Ridge Property Group approaches every property with careful analysis, informed perspective, and a commitment to helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence.

Land

Access and road easements
Topography and terrain
Timber and natural resources
Soil composition and usability
Agricultural potential

Development

Zoning and permitted uses
Septic and well considerations
Utility availability
Environmental factors
Long-term land use planning

Investment

ROI

Accurate land positioning
Buyer education and qualification
Strategic marketing exposure
Realistic valuation
Patient, deliberate negotiation

Trusted Land Representation

Allen Stewart

Managing Broker

Team Member

REALTORS®

Team Member

REALTORS®

What My Clients Are Saying

Client Reviews

Every land transaction carries its own story. These reflections come from clients who valued a steady, informed approach to buying and selling rural property.

"Selling land requires a different mindset than selling residential property, and Furnace Ridge Property Group understood that immediately. Rather than emphasizing speed or broad exposure, the strategy focused on correct positioning, educating buyers, and allowing the right timeline for the property. Communication was steady and deliberate throughout the process, and every recommendation was tied … Read MoreRead Less

"Working with Furnace Ridge Property Group was a noticeably different experience from other land transactions we’ve had. From the first conversation, the focus was not on pushing a deal forward, but on understanding the land itself access, zoning considerations, soil, and long-term feasibility. Allen consistently helped us slow the process down, ask better questions, and evaluate what the property… Read MoreRead Less

Guidance When You Need It

Buying or selling land often raises important questions — from access and zoning to long-term use and investment considerations. Furnace Ridge Property Group provides clear guidance at every stage, helping clients move forward with confidence and a full understanding of their decisions.

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