NDA Deer Steward Level I

Our Land Specialists earn the National Deer Association (NDA) Level I certification once they’ve completed course work and testing to gain a comprehensive understanding of these core principles: whitetail-deer biology, behavior, ecology and habitat management. All Whitetail Properties’ Land Specialists have achieved or are in the process of achieving their Deer Steward I certification.

NDA Deer Steward Level II

The National Deer Association's (NDA) Deer Steward Level II certification is earned once our Land Specialists have completed coursework and testing required for specialization in the four cornerstones of quality deer management: herd management, habitat management, hunter management and herd monitoring. Those certified in Deer Steward II are uniquely qualified to help clients assemble a comprehensive deer management plan. All Whitetail Properties Land Specialists have achieved or are in the process of achieving their Deer Steward II certification.

Accredited Land Consultant

Once Land Specialists become Accredited Land Consultants (ALC), they’re considered among the most accomplished, experienced and highest-performing land experts in the business. The required educational program, administered through the REALTORS® Land Institute, is rigorous and has a proven track record of ensuring transactional performance, ethics, integrity and professional growth. All Whitetail Properties Land Specialists have either achieved or are currently working toward their ALC designation. Have confidence in the fact that when you work with an ALC for your land transaction, you are working with the highest trained and most qualified Land Specialist available.

Whitetail Properties Certified Land Specialist

Whitetail Properties Certified Land Specialist (WPCLS) is the highest certification a Land Specialist can achieve. The accreditation was created by our founding partners as a tiered process to accountability and, ultimately, unrivaled excellence and expertise in the real estate land business. It’s our goal to hold ourselves to a higher standard than any other brokerage or governed process. Whether you’re in the market to buy land or have property to sell, no one is more qualified than a WPCLS Land Specialist. Our agents can only become WPCLS-eligible once they’ve completed 104 hours of classroom work, acquire outside certifications and meet sales goals including no less than 25 land transactions and $10 million in sales. Qualifying WPCLS Land Specialists must also have three years of experience at Whitetail Properties, and an 80% or higher positive customer satisfaction rating each year. All Whitetail Properties Land Specialists have either achieved or are currently working toward their WPCLS certification.

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) mission is to be accountable to the American public by reaching the next level of safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility to legally operate a drone. Whitetail Properties shares the FAA’s beliefs and passion for operating at the highest degree of skill and qualification when operating drones/remote aircraft. It is our standard to adhere to all laws and regulations, which includes the requirement for a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification to operate drones for business purposes. This allows our Land Specialists to showcase and market the properties we represent to the highest standard. All Whitetail Properties Land Specialists have either achieved or are currently working toward their remote pilot certification.

Fisheries Science & Pond Management Certification

Land Specialists earn their Fisheries Science Certification by completing a 10-hour online pre-education course, followed by two days of in-person field training with Dr. Brian and Katie Graeb of Blue Wing Outdoors. This training enhances a Land Specialist's expertise in evaluating water resources and managing fisheries in a manner that supports both landowner objectives and long-term ecosystem health. A Land Specialist holding this certification is equipped to assess the body of water on your property, or on a property you are considering purchasing, and to provide informed guidance on its proper management and valuation based on current environmental conditions.

Colorado State University Land Stewardship Mastery

Land Specialists earn the Land Stewardship Mastery Badge by completing all seven self-paced online courses in Colorado State University Extension's Land Stewardship program. The program is built for the soils and climate of Colorado and the arid West. Its courses cover setting stewardship goals and inventorying a property's resources, soil health, water quality and Colorado water law, pasture and grazing management, invasive and noxious weed control, wildlife management, and emergency preparedness. A Land Specialist holding this accreditation understands how the soil, water, plants and wildlife on a property work together, and can help you plan the care of land you own or are considering purchasing.