What you should know about farmland appraisals
Farmland Appraisal vs BPO: Understanding the Difference Farmland appraisals play a critical role when buying or selling farm property. They help establish land value and farming potential. As a result, buyers and sellers rely on them to set pricing, negotiate terms, or secure financing. However, many landowners confuse an appraisal with a broker price opinion […]
10 Tips for Purchasing Farm Property in Iowa: What You Should Know Before You Buy
10 Tips for Buying Farm Property in Iowa Buying farm property in Iowa can be a strong long-term investment. However, success depends on doing proper due diligence before you purchase. By understanding the land, market conditions, and legal factors, buyers can avoid costly mistakes and protect their investment. Below are ten important tips to keep […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Iowa Farmland: What You Need to Know
Buying farmland in Iowa can be a smart long-term investment. Iowa’s fertile soils and reliable water resources support strong production of corn, soybeans, and other crops. While the opportunity is attractive, the buying process requires careful planning, especially for first-time buyers. This guide outlines the key steps to help you make an informed decision. […]
Whitaker Marketing Group Named Iowa’s Best Brokerages by Land Report
Whitaker Marketing Group Named One of the Midwest’s Best Land Brokerages Whitaker Marketing Group earned recognition as one of the Midwest’s Best Land Real Estate Brokerages from The Land Report. This honor highlights the firm’s leadership in farmland sales, auctions, and land marketing across Iowa and the Midwest. As a full-service real estate and auction […]
JULY 2022 IOWA FARMLAND VALUE | IOWA LAND GUY
The Iowa Farmland Market Is Flat-Lining Over the past month, the Iowa farmland market has shown signs of leveling out. We have seen several auctions result in no-sales or delayed sales. At the same time, we also witnessed strong auctions that achieved prices of $18,000 to $22,000 per acre. So what does this mean for […]
Iowa Farmland Value
If Your Paycheck Depends on the Weather Commodity markets remain strong, with corn near $8 and soybeans approaching $16—assuming the weather cooperates and crops get planted. At the same time, farmland sales activity continues to increase across Iowa. Meanwhile, the volume of acres coming to market is rising, and we continue to see strong demand […]
A New 2022 State Record was set at Auction by Whitaker Marketing Group
Thirty-eight acres of farmland sold in Sioux County for $23,000 per acre, or $24,498.60 per tillable acre. This sale highlights how multiple factors continue to influence Iowa farmland prices. “There are a multitude of factors that impact farmland prices,” said David Whitaker of Whitaker Marketing Group. “However, competitive bidding and utilizing the auction method of […]
Lots of Land Moving
March is here, and with it comes the push toward planting season. Over the past month, the Iowa farmland market has experienced several moving parts that continue to shape buyer and seller behavior. Notably, Iowa sold more acres in February 2022 than in February 2021—a year that was already considered strong. Since January, we have […]
Iowa Farmland Market Update – January 2022
As we move toward spring, a healthy amount of farmland will continue to come to market. We are seeing sellers and real estate companies work aggressively to accelerate listings in order to capitalize on today’s strong land prices. Now that the dust has settled on 2021, farmland values continue to move forward. While prices may […]
