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
500 Taylor Street, Suite 600
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Office: 817.451.5353
Fax: 817.496.3822
Website: www.daleresources.com
Purple Land Management
RedSky Land, LLC
Striker Land Services of Texas
6421 Camp Bowie, Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Office: 817.924.2113
Fax: 817.924.2114
Email: jimward@sbcglobal.net
TexRock Land Services, LLC
320 Purcey Street
Fort Worth, TX. 76102
Phone: 817.492.4444 Fax: 817.492.4450
Email: info@texrock.net
Tracker Services, LLC
6850 Manhattan Boulevard, Suite 205
Fort Worth, TX 76120
Phone: 972.221.1529
Fax: 972.221.1529
Email: gstovall@trackerservicesllc.com or tmooers@trackerservicesllc.com
Turner Oil & Gas Properties, Inc.
1314 Lake Street, Suite 202
Fort Worth, TX. 76102
Phone: 817.332.7900 Fax: 817.332.4803
Email: jgater@turneroil.net
Two Rock Inc. Professional Land Services
6009 River Oaks Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX. 76114
Phone: 817.386.9070 Fax: 817.386.9075
Email:
info@tworockinc.com