Listing vs. Auctioning Your Farm: Which is Better?
Making the decision to sell your farm often comes with mixed emotions, especially if you are navigating retirement, settling an estate, or reallocating your capital. Once you decide to move forward, a critical question immediately follows: should you list your property traditionally, or take it to auction? Land is a completely different asset than residential […]
Iowa Land Auction Results: April 11–17, 2026 Market Update
The Iowa farmland market continues to show strength as we move deeper into the spring season. Auction activity from April 11 through April 17, 2026 highlights consistent demand for quality tillable acres, with buyers remaining aggressive on productive farms across multiple regions of the state. This report details Iowa land auction results April 11-17 2026 […]
Selling Land: Auction vs. Traditional Listing
Deciding to sell a farm, ranch, or recreational property is a significant financial step. Land is a distinct asset class that requires a specialized approach to sell effectively. When you decide to go to market, you face a critical choice. Should you hire an auctioneer, or should you list your land traditionally? Both methods offer […]
How to Interview a Real Estate Agent for Your Land Sale
Selling your farmland or rural property is a major financial milestone. For many Midwestern landowners, this land represents decades of hard work, a family legacy, or a vital component of a retirement plan. Because the stakes are so high, finding the right professional to guide your sale is critical. The answer to a successful transaction […]
How to Choose the Best Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Land
Selling land is not the same as selling a house—and choosing the right real estate agent can make a significant difference in your final price, timeline, and overall experience. At Whitaker Marketing Group, we work with landowners every day who want to maximize value and avoid costly mistakes. If you’re asking, “How do I choose […]
Iowa Land Auction Results February 28 – March 6, 2026
For a look at the previous week’s results, see our Iowa Land Auction Results February 21–27, 2026. Iowa land auction results from February 28 – March 6, 2026 provide farmland owners with an updated snapshot of buyer demand, pricing trends, and current land market activity across the state. This week’s reported sales included a mix […]
David Whitaker Inducted into the Iowa Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame
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 […]
Webster County Iowa Land for Sale | 49.13± Acres | March 3, 2026 Auction
If you are searching for Webster County Iowa land for sale, this upcoming auction offers a strong combination of productive soils, pavement access, grain storage, and future flexibility. Whitaker Marketing Group, in collaboration with Sean Asada and Haylee Quirk of RE/MAX, is pleased to present 49.13± acres selling in two tracts in Webster County, Iowa, […]
Ringgold County Iowa Farmland for Sale | 1,110.9± Acres Offered as a Whole or by Tract
Large-scale farmland opportunities continue to attract strong interest across Iowa. However, very few offerings combine productive row-crop acres, grain storage, livestock infrastructure, recreational land, and flexible purchasing options in a single package. Whitaker Marketing Group proudly presents this 1,110.9± acre Ringgold County farmland portfolio. Buyers can purchase the entire offering or select individual tracts that […]
Midwest Farmland Values in 2026 – What Landowners Need to Know
Midwest farmland values continue to show long-term strength and resilience as we enter 2026, even in the face of softer grain margins and economic headwinds. According to the January 2026 Benchmark Farmland Report, farmland across eight Midwest and Plains states remains historically strong, supported by tight land supply, financially stable buyers, and continued producer demand. […]
