Brian Smith
Brian Smith, an Accredited Land Consultant, Certified International Property Specialist, Broker/Associate, Ranch and Country Property Division, of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate - 45 years of farm and ranch real estate.
Brian is as passionate about country and ranch real estate as he is knowledgeable. He holds degrees in Earth Sciences and in Business Administration from the University of North Texas. He has been selling Ranch and Country Properties for over 45 years and is very well versed with knowledge of soils, grasses, pond construction and stocking rates, the creation of wildlife/waterfowl habitat and an understanding of minerals having worked as a drilling fluid engineer for Halliburton. Other related experiences include being a breeder of race-bred quarter horses. He also has received the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designations in 1990 from the National Association of Realtors after years of study. Brian is known to give back to his industry and share his interests with others.
The Smith’s 730-acre ranch won the Lone Star Land Steward Award in 2011. This award is given by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Association for wildlife habitat enhancement of which Brian oversees at their ranch, “Trinity Bluff Wildlife Ranch” under a Level III Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP). The Smith’s also share their love of the outdoors with school children, grades 1-7 and their teachers, through the L.A.N.D.S. courses (Learning Across New Dimensions in Science) in cooperation with the Texas Wildlife Association. Ranch and country properties have the ability to excite the senses, “The sights, the sounds, the wildlife in their natural habitat are all exhilarating.” What Brian loves the most about this category of real estate is seeing that excitement of the senses come to life by helping buyers and sellers realize what they can do to improve their land and how to optimize their resources.
In 1992, Brian was President of the State of Texas’ Realtor’s Land Institute. He currently is serving on the National Association of REALTORS Land Use Committee (protecting private property rights), and was 2014-2015 NAR Presidential Liaison to Argentina. Brian has served as an expert witness for court cases involving mineral rights. At the Texas Association of REALTORS, Brian has also worked with a task force to re-write the mineral reservation addendum. Additionally, his wife Leslie Rouda Smith, served as the 2012 Chairman of the Texas Association of REALTORS and recently as the 2022 President of the National Association of REALTORS.
For more information, contact Mr. Smith at 972-588-8300 or email brian@countryconnection.com. Photos of property listings may be viewed at www.countryconnection.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate is an Ebby Halliday company.
Gorgeous 20+ acres 4 miles North of Boyd in Hilltop Ranch. Rolling terrain and gorgeous hardwood trees make this property one of a kind. Property features numerous build sites with gorgeous 360-degree views and enough room for multiple homes-structures. Original 1,969 sqft home built in 1981 has some updates and is ready for you to make it your own. 1,400 sqft shop has electricity and concrete floors perfect for car/tractor storage. Very rare chance to own 20+ acres in a neighborhood just minutes to Decatur and surrounding areas. DIRECTIONS: GPS: 279 HIGHLAND DRIVE, DECATUR, TX 76234
320 acres, more or less, 10 minutes East of Denison, TX. Gorgeous rolling terrain, picturesque pastures, numerous ponds, dense trees and creeks on the North and East boundaries make this property truly one of a kind. Home to the Camp Cemetery, this ranch has decades of history and is poised to carry on another family's legacy. Perfect multi-use property ideally suited for a cattle-hunting ranch with easy access to Dallas and surrounding areas. Bordered by Smith Creek on the North and Choctaw Creek on the East, this ranch is a hidden gem in the heart of Northern Grayson County. DIRECTIONS: USE 4017 FM 1753, DENISON, TX FOR GPS DIRECTIONS. FROM DENISON, GO EAST ON HWY 120, TURN RIGHT ON FM 1753 FOR APPROX. 4 MILES. PROPERTY IS ON NORTH SIDE OF FM 1753. LOOK FOR SIGNS AT GATE.
Incredible multi-use property with Highway frontage. Located approximately 3 miles West of Boyd, this 20+ acre tract features 570+ feet of frontage on Highway 114. Numerous build sites and no know restrictions make this truly a unique property with endless potential. Investors/commercial developers do not miss out on this unique offering. Build your dream home and run your business all on one tract. DIRECTIONS: FROM BOYD, HEAD WEST ON HWY. 114 FOR APPROX. 2.7 MILES. PROPERTY IS ON NORTH SIDE OF HWY 114, LOOK FOR SIGN AT DRIVEWAY.
5 acres, Tract 1 on aerial map (other tracts also available), in a quiet country setting between Commerce and Cooper, Texas. This is big sky country with starry nights and wide-open views. Outside of city limits with co-op water and electric service available. Water meter cost is currently $3,400.00. Property is 5 minutes west of Cooper and 10 minutes north of the 19,300-acre Lake Cooper for great fishing and recreation. DIRECTIONS: FROM COMMERCE TAKE HWY 24 TOWARD COOPER. ABOUT 3 MILES BEFORE COOPER, TURN LEFT ON COUNTY ROAD 2105; WILL RUN INTO PROPERTY. COUNTY ROAD MAP IN MEDIA TAB. PLEASE PRINT OUT AERIAL PHOTO FOR ORIENTATION
5 to 83 acres (up to 8 individual tracts available) in a quiet country setting between Commerce and Cooper, Texas. This is big sky country with starry nights and wide-open views. Outside of city limits with co-op water and electric service available. Water meter cost is currently $3,400.00. Property is 5 minutes west of Cooper and 10 minutes north of the 19,300-acre Lake Cooper for great fishing and recreation. DIRECTIONS: FROM COMMERCE TAKE HWY 24 TOWARD COOPER. ABOUT 3 MILES BEFORE COOPER, TURN LEFT ON COUNTY ROAD 2105; WILL RUN INTO PROPERTY. PLEASE PRINT OUT AERIAL PHOTO FOR ORIENTATION.
Excellent recreational hideaway with deer, turkey, hogs and 3 ponds. Private, peaceful, secluded and accessible off Hwy 78 by your own private recorded access easement. Surrounded by large like-kind properties. Nicely balanced with plenty of trees, pasture and topography with 60 feet of elevation change. Ability to create 4th pond with good watershed in northwest corner. 2022 Ag taxes were 104.00. Bonham is 5 miles north and Bois d' Arc Lake is 10 miles east of town. Lake Ralph Hall will start construction in a couple of years and will be located about 10 miles southeast of the ranch near Ladonia. COUNTY RD MAP AND AERIAL PHOTO IN MEDIA SECTION. NOTE: PARCEL NOTED INCORRECTLY ON FANNIN CO. CAD. THIS PROPERTY IS THE TRACT IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE EAST - CLOSER TO HWY 78, REFER TO AERIAL PHOTO. DIRECTIONS: FROM MCKINNEY, TAKE HWY 121 NORTH TOWARD BONHAM. RT. ON HWY 11 AT RALDOLPH. TAKE HWY 11 TOWARD BAILEY. LEFT (EAST) ON FM 1553 TO HWY 78. LEFT AND GO 2.2 MILES TO PROPERTY EASEMENT ACCESS RD ON LEFT, WEST SIDE IN CURVE OF RD. DRIVE TO GATE.
64+ acres in Palo Pinto County with endless possibilities. Prime location with quick access to Interstate 20 and approx. 2500ft of frontage on FM 4. Perfect place to build your dream home or use as a weekend retreat. Current owner has done numerous improvements since purchase to make this property truly unique. Improvements include new electric meter, one-half mile water line run w-2 Santo water meters, refurbished water well, newly constructed 25 ft deep pond (approx 2.5 acres), approx 1,200ft of elevated road leading to house pad & shop pad, 15x30 storage shed, entire perimeter fenced w-gates & water gaps, roads cleared, brush & tree trimming over entire property. Current AG exemption in place. This property is a blank canvas and ready for you to make it your own. Properties in this condition and in this location are hard to find so don't miss this one. DIRECTIONS: FROM DALLAS, TAKE I-20W, TURN LEFT (SOUTH) ON FM 4 APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES, PROPERTY WILL BE ON YOUR RIGHT. LOOK FOR SIGN AT GATE
Perfect for development! Beautiful land, private and secluded with a great comfortable feel located between Celina and Weston. 115 acres of level to rolling topography on a paved county road with one-half mile of frontage that discontinues shortly after the property. East boundary is a live treed creek for an additional privacy buffer. The only known free-flowing artesian well in Collin County that provided water for early settlers and their livestock is located here. Property is ag exempt with 5 ponds, cross-fenced into 6 pastures with two barns and a 3 bedroom 2 bath brick home on a treed knoll overlooking the property. See aerial photo and survey. Directions: FROM CELINA, GO EAST ON FM 455 FOR ABOUT 6 MILES; RIGHT ON CR 172 TO 8358 CR 172.
4 lots for sale near Texas’ newest reservoir, Bois D’Arc Lake, consisting of 16,641 acres. Trees, pastures, wildlife, perimeter fenced and gated with 4X4 mesh and barb at top. Private, quiet and secluded with protective covenants. Horses and cows permitted. You will be minutes from boating and fantastic fishing through stocking efforts by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department including specially bred bass from the ShareLunker program in addition to crappie, catfish and bluegills. See surveys and aerial photo. White Shed Water Corp. will be supplying water in the future. DIRECTIONS: FROM DALLAS - NORTH ON 75 TO HWY 121 THROUGH BONHAM TO HWY. 82. STAY ON SERVICE ROAD TO FIRST RED LIGHT. TURN LEFT ON HWY 78, RIGHT ON 273; RIGHT ON 1396; RIGHT ON 2620 TO CR 2615. LEFT ON CR 2615 TO CR 2625. RIGHT ON CR 2625. DOWN ON RIGHT ARE THE 4 LOTS FOR SALE. ALL GATED AND FENCED WITH 4x4 MESH WIRE.
4 lots for sale near Texas’ newest reservoir, Bois D’Arc Lake, consisting of 16,641 acres. Trees, pastures, wildlife, perimeter fenced and gated with 4X4 mesh and barb at top. Private, quiet and secluded with protective covenants. Horses and cows permitted. You will be minutes from boating and fantastic fishing through stocking efforts by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department including specially bred bass from the ShareLunker program in addition to crappie, catfish and bluegills. See surveys and aerial photo. White Shed Water Corp. will be supplying water in the future. See aerial map for approximate boundary lines of the 4 tracts. Tract 1 - 11.46 acres - $287,500 Tract 2 - 11.42 acres - $299,950 Tract 3 - 11.41 acres - $287,500 Tract 4 - 10.08 acres - $250,000 DIRECTIONS: FROM DALLAS - NORTH ON 75 TO HWY 121 THROUGH BONHAM TO HWY. 82. STAY ON SERVICE ROAD TO FIRST RED LIGHT. TURN LEFT ON HWY 78, RIGHT ON 273; RIGHT ON 1396; RIGHT ON 2620 TO CR 2615. LEFT ON CR 2615 TO CR 2625. RIGHT ON CR 2625. DOWN ON RIGHT ARE THE 4 LOTS FOR SALE. ALL GATED AND FENCED WITH 4x4 MESH WIRE.
166 acres, in Hunt County 70 miles East of Dallas. Perfect multi-use property a short drive from the DFW Metroplex. Pecan creek runs along the entire North border of the property acting as a corridor for wildlife movement. Hunter’s paradise with plenty of open pasture for cattle and other livestock. Gorgeous views and numerous build sites make this property a gem, plus the added privacy of being the last property on a dead end road make it truly one of a kind. Two water meters allow for numerous residences or outbuildings. 1020 sqft cabin perfect for hunters or weekend getaway is being sold as-is. Current ag exemption in place. Property is currently being used for cattle/hay production and rotational grazing. Easy access and endless possibilities all within a short drive from the DFW Metroplex, this ranch truly has it all. Owner willing to split property into 68 acres & 97 acres. Owner willing to sell entire property or split acreage into 68 acres & 97 acres. Home on site is being sold as-is in current condition. Ask Jody Hargus, 214-797-0989, for more information and all inquiries. Use 6360 County Road 4708, Commerce, TX 75428 for GPS directions. Home located on property is being sold as is. **NOTE: Elementary Schools are split: Commerce has students pre-K, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grades; A.C. Williams has students 3-5.** DIRECTIONS: From Commerce - North on Hwy 24 to SH 50 North to CR 4709, East on 4709, South on CR 4710, then East on CR 4708, Property is on the East side of 4708 as the road turns to the South. Look for sign at the entrance gate. Use 6360 County Rd 4708, Commerce, TX 75428 for GPS directions.
