FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ACRES is Virginia's only full-service team specializing exclusively in agritourism properties. We combine real estate expertise with deep industry knowledge of wineries, vineyards, cideries, farm breweries, and event venues. Our team understands the unique challenges and opportunities in the agritourism sector, from vineyard management to licensing requirements.

Yes, ACRES represents both buyers and sellers of agritourism properties. Our goal is to match the right buyers with the right properties, ensuring successful transactions for all parties involved. We leverage our expertise in the agritourism sector to facilitate smooth and efficient transactions.

We serve Virginia's agritourism corridor from Loudoun County to Lynchburg, covering the state's premier wine regions and agricultural areas.

Contact us to discuss your specific needs, whether you're looking to buy, sell, start a new operation, or improve an existing business. We'll schedule a consultation to understand your goals and develop a customized approach.

During the consultation process with ACRES, we will discuss your objectives, timeline, and budget. We will provide industry-specific insights and recommendations tailored to your needs. For property transactions, we will explain the process and current market conditions. For new ventures, we will outline the necessary steps to launch successfully, ensuring you have a clear roadmap to achieve your goals.

Contact us to discuss consultation arrangements, as services may vary depending on the scope and complexity of your project.

A: Yes, ACRES can absolutely assist with marketing and branding for your winery or venue. Our team of seasoned professionals is experienced in providing comprehensive marketing and branding strategies tailored specifically for the agritourism industry in Virginia. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities in promoting wineries and venues and have a proven track record of helping our clients elevate their brand presence, attract more visitors, and enhance their overall market engagement. From developing compelling brand identity to executing targeted marketing campaigns, ACRES is committed to helping you effectively market your property to achieve sustained growth and success.

Yes, we offer transition management for new business owners and ongoing operational consulting to improve efficiency and profitability.

We offer specialized consultation for establishing limited breweries (farm breweries) in Northern Virginia, including licensing, equipment sourcing, and production contracting.

We conduct comprehensive business valuations that analyze both tangible assets (land, buildings, equipment) and intangible assets (brand value, customer base, revenue streams, licensing). We consider cash flow, market comparables, and growth potential.

Business valuations are valuable when preparing to sell, seeking investment, planning estate transfers, resolving partnership disputes, or making strategic business decisions about expansion or improvements.

For a business valuation, ACRES requires financial statements, tax returns, equipment inventories, customer data, licensing documentation, and operational metrics. During our initial consultation, we will guide you through the specific information needed to ensure a comprehensive and accurate valuation of your business.

Our team includes Ben Renshaw, who has over 20 years of winemaking experience in Loudoun County, including 10 years with his own winery, 8 Chains North. He can serve as lead winemaker, consulting winemaker, or help you find qualified winemaker candidates.

Custom crush is when we produce wine for other wineries using our equipment and expertise. Yes, we offer custom crush services for clients who need production assistance but don't have their own winemaking facilities.

Absolutely. Our winemaking consultation includes vineyard management advice, harvest timing, fermentation strategies, and blending recommendations to enhance your wine quality and consistency.

Yes, ACRES specializes in operational consulting using Lean and Six Sigma principles to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve productivity in all aspects of your winery operation, from vineyard to tasting room. Our goal is to enhance the overall efficiency and profitability of your winery.

Yes, we provide end-to-end support for new agritourism ventures. We assist with site selection, vineyard planning and installation, wine production planning, tasting room design, licensing, and operational setup.

Yes, ACRES offers comprehensive consulting services for existing wineries. Our services include grape farming, winemaking, tasting room operations, event venue management, and property improvement strategies to maximize value. We aim to enhance the efficiency and profitability of your winery operations.

Yes, we assist with various licensing requirements including SCC filings, federal TTB permits, state licenses, and training on reporting requirements for alcohol sales.

We provide strategic guidance on property improvements, operational enhancements, and financial positioning to help you achieve maximum return on investment.

We specialize in wineries, vineyards, cideries, farm breweries, event venues, bed & breakfast inns, and other rural agritourism properties throughout Virginia.

We provide comprehensive business valuations that consider both the real estate value and the operational business components, including equipment, customer base, brand value, and revenue potential.

Absolutely. We work closely with buyers to understand their vision, budget, and operational goals, then identify properties that align with their needs and objectives.