How Drain Tile Impacts Your Farmland Sale Value – Farmland Guide
When preparing to put your rural property on the market, the infrastructure beneath the soil is just as important as the topsoil itself. Buyers are not just looking at the acreage; they are evaluating the land’s potential to produce consistent, profitable yields year after year. One of the most significant hidden assets a property can […]
How CSR2 Score Affects Farmland Sales Prices
When buyers evaluate Midwestern farmland, they look for yield potential. For property in states like Iowa, one metric stands above the rest to determine that potential: the CSR2 score. Understanding how this rating influences property valuation is critical for maximizing your land’s value. A regular agent might simply list your property, but a land broker […]
The Truth About Auction Transparency for Midwestern Landowners
Real estate auctions often carry an air of mystery for those who have never participated in one. Whispered bids, hidden reserves, and high-pressure tactics are common tropes in television and film. However, these fictional portrayals could not be further from the truth when it comes to professional land and farmland sales. In reality, the auction […]
Are Auctions the Best Way to Sell Inherited Land?
Taking ownership of a family farm or rural property often brings mixed emotions and complex choices. For many heirs, maintaining the property is simply not feasible due to distance, financial goals, or differing plans among family members. When the time comes to sell, one question frequently arises: is an auction the best method for inherited […]
Do Land Auctions Work for Small Properties?
If you’re asking do auctions work for smaller land tracts, the answer may surprise you. Many landowners assume auctions are only for large farms. However, today’s market shows strong demand for smaller parcels. Buyers are actively searching for 40-acre tracts, recreational ground, and investment properties. When these buyers compete in an auction setting, it can […]
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 […]
Iowa Land Auction Results | March 28 – April 3, 2026 Market Update
Weekly Iowa Farmland Auction Results Show Strong Demand for Quality Ground The Iowa land market continues to show strength heading into spring, with multiple auctions across the state confirming that quality farmland remains in high demand. From March 28 through April 3, 2026, we saw a wide range of sales across tillable, CRP, and recreational […]
Latest RLI Iowa Land Values Survey: March 2026 Results
Latest REALTORS® Land Institute Iowa Chapter Land Values Survey Results The REALTORS® Land Institute – Iowa Chapter has released the March 2026 Land Trends and Values Survey, providing valuable insights into current farmland market conditions across Iowa. The survey gathers input from land professionals including farm managers, real estate brokers, lenders, and agricultural attorneys who […]
Iowa Land Auction Results – February 2026 Market Recap
Thinking about selling land in Iowa in 2026? February’s land auction results delivered a clear signal: buyer demand remains strong for productive farmland, but pricing continues to vary widely depending on soil quality, tract size, location, and land mix. This recap summarizes February 2026 reported land sales activity across Iowa counties, offering insights specifically for […]
Whitaker Marketing Group Named Land.com Land Star Award Top Producer for Q4 2025
Whitaker Marketing Group is proud to announce that our team earned the Land Star Award Top Producer recognition for the fourth quarter of 2025 by Land.com. Land.com is one of the nation’s leading marketplaces for rural real estate. Each quarter, the Land Star Awards recognize top land brokers and agencies across the United States. This […]
