WALLA WALLA–Real estate brokers Blaine Bickelhaupt and Mark Grant, with Blue Mountain Farm & Ranch of Walla Walla and Dayton, have earned the elite Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Designation, the REALTORS® Land Institute announced October 16.

Bickelhaupt and Grant both specialize in Dryland, Irrigation, Orchards, Recreational and Ranches.

Bickelhaupt and Grant are now among the most dedicated land professionals from around the world, joining an elite group of more than 500 land specialists across the globe who hold the designation. In addition to subscribing to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, ALCs support the high standards of conduct and experience that directly relate to their specialty. As ALCs, Bickelhaupt and Grant have access to the best industry knowledge, an unprecedented network of fellow land professionals, and a variety of resources to help best serve their clients.

Through RLI's Land University (LANDU), they have gained expertise through an unparalleled land real estate education program that offers top-notch educational courses and webinars for land professionals.