Why Choose Whitaker Marketing Group?
If you’re looking to sell land with Whitaker Marketing Group, you’re choosing a team that specializes in farmland, recreational property, hunting land, and rural real estate throughout Iowa and the Midwest. We help landowners achieve successful sales through both traditional listings and competitive auctions. Our team uses professional photography, drone imagery, targeted digital advertising, direct […]
Iowa Farmland Market Update: July 4–10, 2026
Iowa Farmland Market Update | July 4–10, 2026 The Iowa farmland market remained active during the week of July 4 through July 10, 2026, with several notable land sales recorded in Poweshiek County. The week’s transactions included productive tillable farmland, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres, and recreational land with lake frontage. Although only a handful […]
Iowa Farmland Auction Results: June 27 – July 3, 2026 Market Update
Iowa farmland auction results are relatively light during the week of June 27 through July 3, but the sales that did occur continued to highlight the market’s preference for high-quality tillable land. While several recreational and pasture tracts changed hands, productive cropland once again commanded the strongest values, with premium farms exceeding $13,000 per acre. […]
How to Make Your Farm More Attractive to the Next Buyer
To make your farm more attractive to buyers, prioritize enhancing visual appeal, modernizing farm infrastructure, and organizing your financial documents. Updating equipment and proving sustainable practices will maximize your land’s value, ensuring a smoother transaction and a higher final sale price. Selling Midwestern farmland is a major financial milestone, especially when planning for retirement or […]
Why is Farmland America’s Most Unique Asset?
Farmland investment continues to attract farmers, landowners, and investors because it combines a finite, tangible asset with consistent income generation and long-term appreciation. Unlike stocks or residential real estate, farmland offers stability, inflation protection, and the ability to generate income while increasing in value over time. Owning Midwestern farmland is completely different than holding residential […]
How Farm Auctions Have Changed Over Time
Quick Answer Farm auctions have evolved from local, in-person events into highly targeted digital and hybrid sales that attract buyers from across the country. Today’s auction technology helps landowners reach more qualified buyers, increase competition, improve transparency, and maximize farmland value. The Evolution of the Farm Auction Selling farmland has always been a major financial […]
Should You Hold Iowa Farmland in an LLC?
Quick answer: Yes, holding Iowa farmland in a Limited Liability Company (LLC) offers significant benefits, including personal liability protection, simplified estate planning, and seamless farm succession. However, Midwestern landowners must weigh these advantages against setup costs, ongoing administrative requirements, and specific Iowa tax implications before making a final decision. For Midwestern landowners planning their retirement […]
What Do Buyers Analyze Before Expanding Land Operations?
Quick answer: Before expanding land operations, buyers analyze local market trends, soil quality, and financial health to ensure a profitable investment. Buyers must also review legal restrictions and operational efficiency. When working with Whitaker Marketing Group, buyers only pay a 10% down payment on the day of sale for auctions or listings. Expanding an agricultural […]
Iowa Land Auction Results | June 2026 Farmland Market Update
The Iowa farmland market remained active throughout June 2026 as buyers continued competing for quality farmland across the state. More than 60 reported land auctions took place during the month, ranging from highly productive tillable farms to CRP, pasture, recreational, development, and mixed-use properties. While not every auction disclosed its final sale price, the available […]
What Buyers Look For in Multi-Use Farms to Maximize Value
Quick answer: When purchasing multi-use farms, buyers prioritize profitability, land versatility, strategic location, solid existing infrastructure, and clear potential for future growth. According to land valuation experts, properties offering diverse income streams—such as crop production combined with recreational leasing—consistently command the highest market premiums. Selling a rural property requires understanding the person on the other […]