THE ACREAGE EXPERTS
Compass South was founded in 2007 by three partners with decades of experience in the timberland and real estate industries, built on the belief that landowners and investors deserve a team that understands the land itself, not just the transaction. Nearly two decades later, our track record speaks for itself: over a billion dollars in land sales and acquisitions brokered, more than 18,000 appraisals delivered, and countless timber cruises and harvests managed across the South. Today, that same founding vision lives on through three integrated divisions – Compass South Land Sales, Compass South Appraisals, and Compass South Forestry – each guided by the same standard of trust and expertise.
FOUNDATION
AND LEGACY
Compass South, Inc. was established in 2007 by three founding partners, combining land brokerage, appraisal, and forestry expertise under one company. Since then, Compass South has grown to include three divisions: Compass South Land Sales, Compass South Appraisals, and Compass South Forestry, together representing decades of combined experience across land transactions, valuations, and timberland management.
Much of that growth has come from serving institutional clients, including TIMOs, REITs, and large landowners, who trust us to manage their portfolios with precision. Today, we focus that expertise across the southern United States, where our regional knowledge runs deepest.
EXPERTISE AND METHODOLOGY
Compass South is built on the partnership of the company’s founders and the specialists who lead each division: land sales, appraisals, and forestry. Each brings deep, hands-on experience to their part of a client’s project, from land acquisition and disposition to timber valuation and management.
With over 30 years of combined field experience, our team builds a strategy around each portfolio rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, helping clients make informed decisions and reach the outcomes they’re after. Our understanding of market trends and demand gives clients a real edge.
TEAM-DRIVEN APPROACH
Our work is built on a shared vision that connects land brokerage, appraisal, and forestry expertise into one team. By managing projects across the full portfolio, we guide clients through every step, from pre-acquisition due diligence to post-closing recordkeeping and everything in between. That approach has earned the trust of our clients and positioned Compass South as a leader in the land industry.
SEAMLESS COLLABORATION AND SERVICE
Because Land Sales, Appraisals, and Forestry operate as one company, our teams work side by side on every project rather than handing clients off between separate firms.
That means a landowner selling timberland can get an appraisal, a sale, and ongoing forest management from the same trusted team, with no gaps in communication along the way. This integrated approach means faster answers, fewer surprises, and better outcomes for clients handling large or complex land transactions.
MEET OUR PARTNERS
Compass South is led by a team of industry veterans who bring decades of combined experience to every project. Our partners represent more than 30 years of field experience across land brokerage, appraisal, and forestry, and their understanding of market dynamics and institutional and private client needs has helped drive successful outcomes on even the most complex land transactions and portfolios.
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