History
 

Countrytyme, an Ohio corporation owned by James Wilcox, specializes in the development of country home sites and recreational properties. Countrytyme presently has approximately 100 employees, with sales offices located in Grove City Ohio., Lebanon Ohio,  Lodi Ohio, Chillicothe Ohio, Indianapolis Indiana, Louisville Kentucky  and Charlotte North Carolina .  A future office is being developed in Florida.

Jim Wilcox, President of Countrytyme Inc

Countrytyme is flourishing today because it has held true to the philosophy formed by the Wilcox family nearly forty years ago. That is... "To provide customers with the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of owning land in the country."

Wilcox Realty was formed in 1959 by Robert A. Wilcox, Esq., and his father Frank Wilcox. Frank served as the first salesman. At the time, they dealt primarily in farms and rural residential property. In 1962, Robert's brother-in-law, B.J. Roach, joined the team and the name was changed to Wilcox-Roach Realty Company. The office was located at 5410 West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, where Robert also had a law office.

In 1966, Robert's brother, Jim Wilcox, joined the firm as a partner. Jim is a graduate of OSU Law School, Harvard Business School and is a former FBI agent. Jim eventually bought out the interests of B.J. Roach and Bob Wilcox. In 1972, the name was changed to J.L. Wilcox and Company. During the 1970's, the company primarily speculated in farm land and also developed five acre country lots in rural central Ohio. Overall, the 70's were a very prosperous time for the company.

Meanwhile, in 1984, Frank Wilcox started a new company by the name of Countrytyme. Jim acquired this company in 1987. Nancy Bausum was Office Manager at that time. With a renewed focus on fulfilling the desire of the many people who want to live the rural life, Countrytyme specialized only in rural lot development. It became extremely successful and was the leader in Central Ohio in residential five acre lot development.

Since 1987, Countrytyme has expanded with sales offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and North Carolina.  The Corporate Office is located at 1660 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio.

Our Goal

Our goal is to provide customers the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of a home in the country by creating and offering beautiful, spacious, environmentally responsible housing communities.

Financing
 

Once you choose your dream property, there are several options on financing!

·         Of Course we accept cash for any of our lots.

·         We can work closely with any bank or mortgage company you choose.

·         Countrytyme also offers in house financing to our customers

 ·         Easy monthly payments, requiring a low down payment and approved credit.

 ·         A quick toll free call to our office staff will get you answers fast.

 ·         Financing options may vary depending on geographic location of property.

      ·       Notice:  Terms and Information regarding Countrytyme Financing are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed.

>> Click HERE to use our Mortgage Calculator

Join Us
 

Qualifications: Individuals who are open-minded, flexible and self-directed. Interpersonal skills and a sense of urgency are a must! Desire to work with people and have a love for the land!

Areas:  Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, North Carolina and Florida
Three people needed for a traveling farm team to buy and sell land away from central Ohio to folks who live in central Ohio or elsewhere. This work will be a lot of fun, but only to folks who are not pinned down at home. It will likely be 6 days a week, with maybe 4-5 being out of town.The Grove City office will be your anchor, and you may have an assistant for your team at Grove City to coordinate schedules and complete paperwork and communications.Please call Jim Wilcox at 614-886-7730 or 875-1423 to get more details on the job and the pay.
If you would like to meet a salesbuyer, stop at our office at 1660 Gateway Circle in Grove City, or call 875-1408.
 

 Buyer Beware: This job opportunity is for individuals located In Ohio or close to Ohio in adjacent states such as PA, W. VA. Kentucky, Indiana & Michigan.  We are looking for folks who would like to learn or already know how to buy rural property such as small farms & woods. Normally this work is done by teams which both buy & sell tracts of land for homes, recreation, hunting, farming & investment. This job is similar to a Realtor job except instead of listings, we buy property for resale. Right now we are buying small farms, wooded lots and land for 5 acre lots close to a big city.  We are looking for folks who are computer and people friendly that can work some nights and weekends as the market dictates.  We need dealmakers and negotiators, but we also need people who like to search for the "truth" on the Internet, at courthouses, etc.  The ideal person likes land and likes Realtors who deal in land.

2. Current Position:   Sales and Buyer Agent For Ohio  (Central, North and North Eastern Ohio)

• Great opportunity to get a foot in the door of one of the leading rural real estate developers in Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina and Florida! 

• Are you interested and have knowledge of Rural Land, Hunting Land or Recreational Properties?  We have the ideal position for you.  We are seeking self starting  people who will research properties and negotiate on buying and selling land.  Other opportunities in this position would be searching for foreclosure, bankruptcy, liquidation and auction properties.  Full-Time or Part-Time ... The more you work, the more income potential.  Email your resume and cover letter today for consideration of this position

Countrytyme Values:

• Independence: Staff are independent to a great extent and therefore need to be highly motivated and self-directed.

• Change: Since we are a growing company, we welcome change and new ideas.

• Humor: Humor is very important at Countrytyme... as long as the job gets done.

• Adventure: There is a spirit of adventure... that is why we have been very successful

• Dreams: We recognize the value of the dreams of our customers, investors, sellers and our own.

• Humility: We work as a team... staff members do not get arrogant about their skills or success

• Work Ethics: We work hard to get the job done... but in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

• General Skills:  Problem solving skills, team attitude, customer oriented attitude, sense of urgency and sense of profit in analyzing opportunities.

To pursue employment at Countrytyme, simply:

• Contact Kim at 614-875-1423 or email resume to kims@countrytyme.com

• All resumes will be forwarded on to the appropriate area manager to be reviewed

• You will be contacted if your qualifications and area of interest meets our needs.

• We would love to hear from you!

Blog
 

ON THE ROAD WITH JIM (Owner of Countrytyme)!
Disclaimer: The information written is strictly the opinion of the individual

Jim Wilcox, owner of Countrytyme, has written several interesting stories that we would like to share.  His travels and creative writing will surely bring enjoyment to your day.

• My First Trip to Brazil (September 26, 2004)

• Leaving Brazil (September 27, 2004)

• Back in Ohio (September 29, 2004)

• Small Farm Bureau and other news (October 8, 2004)

• The Woods of Southern Ohio (October 14, 2004)

• Old Friends are Best Friends? (October 15, 2004)

• Shawnee State Forest (October 25,2004)

• Phil Taylor - Recreational Land Developer (October 27, 2004)

• An October Walk (October 28, 2004)

• Uncle Dan & Grandpa Ed (November 3, 2004)

• Sprawl is Bad? (November 15, 2004)

• EPA (November 29, 2004)

• Values (December 14, 2004)

• Legal Department (December 15, 2004)

• Politics (December 27, 2004)

• Investment Blog (March 22, 2005)

• New York Times Blog March 29, 2005)

• Speculation Blog  March 30, 2005)

• Real Estate Investment (June 14,2005)

• Interest Rates (July 6,2005)

• Don Tufto (August 11,2005)

• Shrimp (December 7,2005)

• Fishing (December 12, 2005)

• Real Estate Business (January 4, 2006)

• Silver King (June 7,2006)

• Trip to Sorrento (August 14,2006)

• Pierson, FL (August, 2006)

• Minimum Wage (Sept. 5, 2006)

• Dreams Don't Retire (February 14, 2007)

• Changing Spots (March 3, 2007)

• Employment Opportunities (March 5, 2007)

Buying A Property From Countrytyme?

• Q: What questions should I ask before I purchase?

A:  There are some basic questions one should ask, but it depends on what you will be doing with the property.  The following is a sampling of questions that Countrytyme has researched before marketing began.

• Is the property big enough for your dream home including garage, driveway, garden, play area, deck or patio, pool or pond, utility    building or whatever else you hope to someday have on your land?

• Is the land zoned for single family residential use?

• What utilities are available? (electric, telephone, cable, gas, water)

• If water is not available, what is the well data for the area?

• Is any of the land in a flood plain or wetland area?

• Has the County Health Department approved an on site septic system? If yes, what type is approved?

• Are there deed restrictions, boundary problems or easements that could affect your plans?

• Q: Will my new homesite be guaranteed to be buildable?

A: Countrytyme guarantees that you will be able to build on your property or we refund your money. Plain and simple! (This guarantee may not apply to properties that are designated recreational, ask your salesperson.)
 

• Q: Who pays the real estate taxes?

A: Countrytyme will see to it all taxes are paid up until the time you become new owner.  At which time, you as the new owner, will become responsible for taxes
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• Q: How long can I wait before I build?

A: In general, there are no specific time periods for which you are required to build, unless noted in the protective covenants and for the specific property. 
 

• Q: What does land contract mean?

A: Land contract is simply a method we use to give you, the buyer, our land rights to the property without you actually getting title to the property.  The title is transferred when the land is paid off.  Payments are made monthly to Countrytyme, similar to a mortgage.  Land contracts are closed fast and sometimes can close within 24-48 hours
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• Q: How much money will I need for a down payment?

A: Down payments are based on your credit history and range from 5% down and upward.  We can check your credit in a matter of minutes and tell you what you will need for a the down payment..
 

• Q: Will a salesperson meet me at the lot and walk it with me?

A: Ours salespeople love the outdoors, and would be more than happy to show you the property.  This is a great time to get familiar with the property and gain valuable information from the sales representative.
 

• Q: Does Countrytyme build houses?

A: No, Countrytyme is not in the building business, however we can give you guidance and tips on finding a builder, or home dealer in your area.
 

• Q: Will Countrytyme finance the tracts and home construction?

A: Countrytyme will only finance the land, however can help you get construction financing through our many sources.

Selling Your Property To Countrytyme?

• Q: I want to sell my land and get the most I can for it.  How can I be sure I'll get the most for my land? 

A: Not every piece of land we look at meets our needs, but we can assure you that if we are interested in your land, we will show you what land in your area is selling for on today's market.  Most times, we pay more than market prices for land we want!
 

• Q: What is the least amount of acreage or road frontage Countrytyme will buy?

A: There are no set acreage limits we look for in purchasing land, although we have found that 20 acres is usually the minimum that works best.  Contact us regardless of the acreage or amount of road frontage you have, and we will determine if it fits our needs
 

• Q: If Countrytyme is not interested in my land, can you help me sell it?

A: Currently, Countrytyme does not operate a brokerage service even though we are licensed in the state of Ohio as a Broker.  However, we can guide you in the right direction with our many contacts throughout the states.
 

• Q: I am a Realtor, how do I sell my land listings to you?

A:  Just like a "For Sale By Owner" would.  Contact the local office in the area where your listings are located.  We can make a fast assessment of the land and usually write an offer within 24 hours.
 

• Q: As a Realtor, how much of my commission will I have to give up in the way of co-op fees to Countrytyme when you buy land through me?

A: Countrytyme does not co-op on the purchases we make even though we are Realtors.  You keep 100% of the commission involved in the deal.
 

• Q: I am interested in doing an IRS 1031 tax free exchange for my land.   Can you help me with this transaction? 

A: Countrytyme legally can not handle 1031 tax free exchanges, however we can give you the names of qualified companies that handle the exchange as required by the Internal Revenue Service.
 

• Q: Can you buy my land a portion at a time to save me tax dollars?

A: Countrytyme can work out a schedule to purchase your land however is best for your particular circumstance.  We are flexible and can make the purchase over several years if necessary to save you money
 

• Q: Are you still interested if there is a house or barn on the property?

A: Yes.  Depending on the size of the property and the location of the buildings, we may still be interested.  Remember, there is no cost or obligation to you regardless, so please let us take a look.
 

• Q: If I own a parcel of land and am interested in selling, do I have to pay Countrytyme a Commission?

A: No, even though Countrytyme is a Real Estate Broker, we do not charge any commissions to an owner selling their property.