LANDSHILOH · COMPARING LAND PARCELS
A comparison worksheet should show how well each finding is supported. This page focuses on comparing the evidence level for the same criterion across candidate parcels.
Compare evidence levels explicitly
| Criterion | Parcel A | Parcel B | Next evidence needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access | Visible route; rights not reviewed | Documents received; review pending | Appropriate title and legal review for both |
| Power | Line appears nearby | Preliminary provider scope available | Comparable service request for the same demand |
| Usable layout | Concept from aerial imagery | Concept using preliminary site information | Consistent constraints and design review |
| Preparation cost | Several unknowns | Some quotations, with exclusions | Matched work scopes and explicit gaps |
Put this subject into practice
Choose consistent fields and mark whether information is documented, reviewed, estimated, reported or pending. Preserve the actual supporting source. Similar wording in two listings may reflect very different evidence.
Where evidence levels differ, identify the work needed for a fair comparison. Avoid assigning a precise advantage to a parcel simply because its uninvestigated costs have been left blank.
Working record
Create a separate record for this subject so its findings are not mixed with unrelated approvals or investigations. Keep the actual source, review date and responsible person with each entry.
- Criterion shared across candidates
- Evidence type and source
- Review status
- Limitations
- Next comparable investigation
Illustrative example
One parcel has a preliminary provider scope; another merely has a line visible nearby. The worksheet records that difference instead of labeling both power available and comparing them as equal.
Fictional example for explaining the process, not a listing, valuation or approval.
Can I compare an improved parcel with raw land?
Yes, using the same intended outcome. Inventory included improvements, condition and remaining work instead of assuming each visible improvement adds an equal amount of value.
General education from LandShiloh. Apply current records and appropriate professional review to the particular parcel, jurisdiction, proposal and transaction. This article does not supply an approval, legal opinion, financing commitment or property certification.