Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wine Country Real Estate Experts
K M Properties has specialized in wine country real estate since 2005, offering expert representation for vineyard, winery, and estate transactions. Our team combines decades of local industry knowledge with comprehensive services including property valuation, contract negotiation, and due diligence oversight. We maintain deep relationships with professionals in viticulture, land use, and environmental compliance to streamline complex transactions.Our founders bring unique expertise from both agricultural operations and legal/real estate backgrounds, ensuring clients receive strategic guidance tailored to California's premier wine regions. We prioritize client confidentiality while delivering personalized service that aligns with individual investment goals.
Services
Vineyard Sales
Winery Acquisitions
Residential Real Estate
Land Development
1031 Exchanges
Contract Negotiation
Due Diligence Oversight
Market Analysis
Property Valuation
Investment Strategy
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years combined experience in wine country real estate transactions
- Our team includes certified real estate professionals with agricultural expertise
- We provide specialized knowledge of local land use regulations and entitlements
- Our services include comprehensive due diligence oversight for complex properties
- We maintain exclusive relationships with industry specialists for seamless transactions
Services
Vineyard Sales
We specialize in vineyard property transactions across California's premier wine regions. Our services include market analysis, property valuation, and negotiation of complex agricultural land deals. Clients benefit from our deep industry connections and specialized knowledge of viticultural requirements.
Winery Acquisitions
Our winery acquisition services cover due diligence, license transfers, and contract negotiations for operational wineries. We understand the unique requirements of winery operations and maintain strict confidentiality throughout the transaction process.
Residential Real Estate
We represent buyers and sellers of high-end residential properties in wine country locations. Our services include marketing strategy, property positioning, and navigating complex land use regulations for estate properties.
Land Development
Our land development expertise includes guiding clients through zoning regulations, environmental assessments, and entitlement processes. We coordinate with local authorities and specialists to maximize property potential.
1031 Exchanges
We facilitate 1031 exchange transactions for investment properties, providing market analysis and identifying replacement properties that meet strict IRS compliance requirements for tax-deferred exchanges.
People
Bill Kunde
Real Estate Agent
Fourth-generation Sonoma County wine industry professional with 25+ years in vineyard management and winery operations. Holds California Real Estate License #01701780 and serves on multiple wine industry boards.
Sue Michaelsen
Real Estate Attorney
Licensed attorney and real estate broker with expertise in complex transactions and land use regulations. Holds California Real Estate License #01703727 and serves on multiple wine industry advisory boards.
Questions
What areas do you specialize in?
We focus on Sonoma, Napa, Lake, and Mendocino Counties' wine country regions.
What property types do you handle?
We specialize in vineyards, wineries, luxury estates, and agricultural land transactions.
How do you handle winery sales confidentiality?
We use non-disclosure agreements and buyer qualifications to protect sensitive business relationships.
What makes wine country real estate unique?
These properties require specialized knowledge of viticulture, land use regulations, and agricultural operations.
Do you offer property management services?
We coordinate with third-party specialists for ongoing property management needs.
