There are many factors to consider before and during the lease process. The main consideration is to discover the drilling operator, regardless of which company offers you the lease. The operating company is the one drill and produce a property owner's minerals; possibly, but not necessarily, the same one that offers you the lease. Also, consider the reputation and stability of the leasing company, the volume of leases they have generated in this market, the company’s relationship to the mineral producer, and their commitment to the community as demonstrated through corporate contributions or civic service.
Typically, lease brokers are individuals who work independently or for a lease acquisition company (or lease brokerage firm) on behalf of certain operators. Lease brokers acquire mineral leases in a specific geographic area for an E&P company to produce. Brokers may or may not be trained as landmen and may possibly represent more than one E&P company. Be sure to find out which operating company a broker represents. The best way to find a legitimate broker connection is to call or visit the operating company’s website for a list of their authorized brokers. Below is a list of Chesapeake's authorized land brokers in the Barnett Shale:
Axia Land Services, LLC
800 Cherry Street, Suite 3850
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Email: info@axialand.com
Office: 817.332.9041
Fax: 817.332.7472
Cimmaron Field Services, Inc.
Continental Land Resources, LLC
6333 Airport Freeway, Suite 204
Ft. Worth, TX 76117
Office: 817.831.9333
Fax: 817.831.9334
Email: terryh@continentalland.com
Crew Land Research, Ltd.
6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Suite 610
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Phone: 817.230.4852
Fax: 817.732.1121
Email: tholleman@crewlandftw.com
Dale Property Services, LLC
3000 Alta Mesa Boulevard, Suite 300
Fort Worth, TX 76133
Office: 817.451.5353
Fax: 817.496.3822
Website: www.daleresources.com
Striker Land Services of Texas
4200 S. Freeway, Suite 500
Fort Worth, Texas 76115
Office: 817.924.2113
Fax: 817.924.2114
Email: jimward@sbcglobal.net