How to Tell if Your Land Agent is Working Hard for You

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Selling a farm or rural property is a major financial milestone. Whether you are planning for retirement, settling an estate, or reallocating capital, you need a broker who actively works to maximize your land’s value. Trust and transparency are the foundation of this professional partnership. You are handing over a significant asset, and you deserve […]

What Is an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) and Does It Matter?

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If you’re researching land brokers, you may have come across the term: “Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)” And naturally, the next question is: “What is an Accredited Land Consultant, and does it actually matter when selling my land?” The short answer: Yes, it matters—but only when paired with real-world experience and results. At Whitaker Marketing Group, […]

Whitaker Marketing Group Wins 2026 Crexi Platinum Award

Crexi Platinum Award logo 2026 used by Whitaker Marketing Group

Whitaker Marketing Group has earned the 2026 Crexi Platinum Award, placing our team among the top-performing real estate professionals on one of the industry’s leading platforms. This recognition reflects our commitment to strong results, advanced marketing, and proven expertise in land sales. Recognizing Excellence in Real Estate The Crexi Platinum Award recognizes brokers who show […]

Whitaker Marketing Group Wins Land.com Land Star Top Producer Award for 2025

Whitaker Marketing Group Land.com Land Star Top Producer Award 2025

Whitaker Marketing Group is proud to announce that our team has been recognized with the Land.com Land Star Top Producer Award for the full year of 2025, an honor awarded to top-performing land real estate professionals across the Land.com network. This award recognizes outstanding performance in the land real estate industry, highlighting brokers and firms […]

Whitaker Marketing Group Named Land.com Land Star Award Top Producer for Q4 2025

Land.com Land Star Award Top Producer Q4 2025 recognizing Whitaker Marketing Group for rural land sales performance

Whitaker Marketing Group is proud to announce it has been recognized as a Land Star Award Top Producer for the fourth quarter of 2025 by Land.com, one of the nation’s leading marketplaces for rural real estate. The Land.com Quarterly Land Star Awards recognize top-performing land brokers and agencies across the United States. Winners are selected […]

David Whitaker Inducted into the Iowa Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame

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Whitaker Marketing Group proudly recognizes David Whitaker’s induction into the Iowa Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame – a milestone that reflects a career built on professionalism, performance, and consistent results for landowners. This recognition represents decades of leadership within the auction industry and a continued commitment to delivering measurable outcomes for farmland sellers across Iowa […]

David and Ann Whitaker Recognized as Part of RLI’s APEX Producers Club

David and Ann Whitaker recognized as part of RLI’s APEX Producers Club for 2024 land sales excellence

March 20, 2025 (CITY) — The REALTORS® Land Institute recognized David and Ann Whitaker of Whitaker Marketing Group in Huxley, Iowa, as members of the APEX 2024 Producers Club. The honor came through the RLI APEX Production Awards Program, sponsored by The Land Report. During RLI’s 2025 National Land Conference (NLC25) in Tucson, AZ, RLI […]

Whitaker Marketing Group Wins 2024 People’s Choice Award for Best of Carroll County!

People’s Choice Awards 2024 graphic showing Whitaker Marketing Group recognized as the Best of Carroll County.

We are thrilled to announce that Whitaker Marketing Group has wonthe People’s Choice Award for Best Auction Company of Carroll County 2024! This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion we put into every farmland auction and client relationship. A True Community Achievement This award would not have been possible without our community, clients, […]