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Sell My Land or Find Farmland for Sale with Confidence
| Your farmland isn’t just a piece of ground—it’s an investment, a legacy, and a valuable property with real financial potential. Whether you're selling land that’s been in the family for generations or buying your first parcel, we’re here to help you make the most confident and informed decisions possible. At Hertz Farm Management and Hertz Real Estate Services, we specialize exclusively in farmland and rural property sales across the Midwest, helping landowners sell their land or find acres for sale that match their goals. Our licensed professionals bring decades of agricultural expertise, local market insight, and a deep respect for the land. Whether it’s a public auction, sealed bid sale, or private listing, we offer tailored strategies to match your goals, timeline, and property characteristics. Get Started |
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Doug Hensley discusses the current farmland market.
Why Choose Hertz as Your Farmland Real Estate Partner
Since 1946, we’ve helped thousands of landowners and investors buy and sell farmland with clarity and peace of mind. Our approach combines:
Flexible, Client-First | Certified, Locally Based | Deep Agricultural |
Data-Driven | Proven Results | Full-Service |
What Our Clients Are Saying
Selling a Farm Through | Investing in Farmland | Moving a Family Operation |
Search Land and Farmland for Sale
Whether you’re looking to expand your operation, invest in income-producing land, or secure the right property for your future plans, we make your search straightforward and stress-free. Explore our current land and property for sale, including farmland listings, upcoming auctions, and one-chance sealed bid sales to see what’s available in your area.
Want to know how much your property is worth or better understand today’s land market? Browse recent sale results to gain insight into land values and local trends—all in one convenient place.
Our searchable listings include detailed property descriptions, aerial imagery, and local market data to help you evaluate opportunities confidently.
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Land Sales, Auctions, and Property Marketing Services
- Traditional Private Listings: Ideal when timing allows and discretion matters. We market your farm using customized brochures, digital listings, and direct outreach to reach qualified buyers. You stay in control of the process with our expert negotiation support.
- Best for: Flexibility and targeted exposure
- Advantages: Buyer screening, term control, negotiable timeline
- Public Auctions: Create urgency and attract competitive bidding. Public auctions are efficient, transparent, and ideal for farms with strong local interest or when multiple buyers are likely. We manage every detail—from marketing and on-site logistics to bidder engagement and contracts.
- Best for: Timely sales in competitive markets, open and transparent forum
- Advantages: Set timeline, fair market value, full-service delivery
- One-Chance Sealed Bid Sales: This private, controlled method is perfect when confidentiality is important and when timeliness still matters. We promote your property, distribute bid packets, and manage the sealed bid process with professionalism.
- Best for: Confidential, timely sales, with openness to multiple participants
- Advantages: Privacy, set timeline, fair bidding, seller control
- Farmland Acquisitions: Looking to buy land or invest in farm property? We offer buyer representation, property search services, and negotiation guidance. Whether you're a first-time buyer or expanding your current operation, we help you make informed investments.
- 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges: Reinvest the value of your property and defer capital gains taxes. We’ll guide you through the process, working alongside your legal and tax advisors to ensure a compliant and smooth transaction.
Our Farmland Sale Process: What to Expect
Here’s what you can expect when you work with Hertz to sell your farm.
We’ll meet with you to understand your goals, assess your land, and determine your timeline.
You’ll receive a professional pricing estimate and sale method recommendations based on current market conditions and your objectives.
We create high-quality brochures, drone imagery, and custom advertising campaigns—via direct mail, email, and networks.
Whether via listing, auction, or sealed bid, we manage bids and negotiations with transparency and professionalism.
We handle title work/abstracts, coordinate with attorneys, and stay involved through final transfer and beyond—at no extra charge.
Midwest Land Experts with National Reach
Our farmland real estate professionals live and work in the rural communities they serve. Many hold the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation through the REALTORS® Land Institute—signifying advanced knowledge in agricultural land transactions.
We also stay up to date through continuous education, participation in national land networks, and boots-on-the-ground field experience. Our in-house experts, including Doug Hensley, President of Hertz Real Estate Services, regularly share insights on farmland values and market trends to help you stay ahead.
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Let’s put your land goals into action. Whether you’re ready to buy, sell, or just exploring your options, we’re here to help.
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