Pipeline companies study multiple proposed routes and create alternative routes to acquire a right of way at the lowest cost, considering engineering, construction, and right of way acquisition costs. A pipeline right of way agent is a company employee focused upon acquiring a right of way at the best terms for the company. Often when a pipeline route is permitted, a landowner will experience additional offers for a pipeline. A proven engineered and permitted route is attractive to other companies. It is important to negotiate that first pipeline right of the way well, so as to set the landowner up for additional pipelines, which will benefit them financially. Signing the wrong agreement will cause the landowner to lose a great financial opportunity.