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About United Country

United Country has been unique since 1925 as the only national real estate company with a consistent focus on rural areas and small to medium towns. 

Known as United Farm Agency back then, we published the first national real estate catalog in 1928.  Its purpose was simple:  to give urban people who wanted to move out to the country a way to find properties they would never otherwise see.  

That catalog was so innovative that it's now on display in the Smithsonian, and it's been in continuous publication ever since.  Innovation continues, with national specialty catalogs for classic homes, farm properties, waterfront properties, and more.  In addition, our website is unrivaled for easy access to country property.

United Country currently has over 650 offices nationwide.  I joined United Country not because of their size, but because their message is still the same as it was 80 years ago:  We want to help you find your dream.

Helping Buyers and Sellers

United Country's marketing is based on a simple truth:  Most buyers who relocate outside cities have no idea where they're heading.  They just want it to be a great place.  We make sure that our buyers know about the best places that no-one ever heard of!

Prove it to yourself by checking out our website, unitedcountry.com.  It's the only real estate website where you can do a national, regional, or state level property search. 

If you're a rural seller or a seller in a small to medium town, this is the kind of exposure you need for your property.  Every other large website requires a buyer to know zip code or city before they can search.  How will relocation buyers ever know the name of your town or your zip code? Those desirable relocation buyers can find you better on our website than on any other, bringing you a fast sale at the best possible price.

Our Countryside Realty Offices

Our United Country franchise, Countryside Realty, operates offices in Carthage and Mt. Vernon.  We are members of both the Springfield and Joplin Boards of Realtors.

Carthage, a town of 13,000, is located 15 minutes from Joplin and an hour from Springfield.  Carthage is full of classic houses.  Not one or two here or there, or a few mansions, but street after maple-lined street of lovely homes.  They come in a wide range of prices, and even modest homes often have great period details. 

It isn't all about history though.  Carthage is a thriving town with its own industries, including Leggett & Platt, a Fortune 500 company.  There are new housing developments as well as mature neighborhoods.  The schools are good, crime is low, and we generally get "just enough" winter weather to make us remember why we like spring!

Our other office is in Mt. Vernon, which is close enough to Springfield for a commute.  Mt. Vernon is a town of around 5,000 people located just off Interstate 44. 

It is a county seat with a beautiful courthouse on the square and lovely historic homes, in addition to quite a bit of new development.  Mt. Vernon is a growing town, but it isn't just a bedroom community for Springfield.  It's a distinct and friendly town of its own.  I think you'll like it.