Buying and Selling Water Rights

About this episode

This episode explores the critical role of water rights in commercial real estate, particularly in Colorado and the Mountain West.

Still think water isn’t part of commercial real estate? It might be the most important asset you’re not thinking about. In this episode, we break down the hidden world of buying and selling water rights—and why it’s becoming one of the most critical (and overlooked) factors in real estate development , especially in Colorado and the Mountain West. If you’re a developer, investor, or commercial real estate professional, understanding water rights could completely change how you evaluate land, risk, and long-term value. Inside this episode, we cover: What water rights are and how buying and selling water actually works Why land without water can be effectively worthless for development How water impacts real estate deals, zoning, and project feasibility The role of water brokers and why there are so few in the industry How municipalities and developers are solving water supply challenges Whether you're developing land, underwriting deals, or investing in the future of real estate, water rights are no longer optional—they’re foundational. Listen to the full episode to understand how water rights impact real estate—and why the smartest developers are solving water first. If you're…

People in this episode

Host: Aviva Sonenreich

Topics covered

• water rights
• commercial real estate
• real estate development
• investment
• land evaluation

Keywords

• water rights
• commercial real estate
• real estate investment
• land development
• water brokers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: warehousehotline.com

Places: Colorado, Mountain West

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