Kansas Land Auctions


HOW MUCH IS MY FARM WORTH?

From the time we sit down and meet to discuss selling your property at public auction, we follow a guideline and utilize the following steps. We evaluate and give you an evaluation on the price we feel your property can generate under current market conditions.

After review of your property, we put together evaluation using similar properties that have sold, the amenities your property has to offer, and prepare an evaluation with a range we feel the property can bring at public auction.

 

After submitting our evaluation to you, we then sit down or communicate via email or phone to prepare a contract with details on how the property will be sold, where it will be marketed, and the reserve price. The reserve is the minimum you would accept for the property on auction day. The minimum can be published or held in confidentiality.

 

We then extensively advertise the property through the following venues in our marketing program for 45 to 60 days prior to a advertised sale date; the marketing strategy is designed to attract the correct buying audience to your property. We evaluate the best and current use for your property, its marketability, and other factors on your real estate. The below are a list of some places on how and where we market your property.

 

Brochure/Flyer: A high quality brochure is prepared in color with all the details, including pictures, maps, property type, info, and an extensive amount of details. We place an info box at the property location with these professional grade brochures.
 Advertising: We extensively advertise in all as aspects of the market, below lists Internet and publications, with examples of how we market your property.

 

 Signage: Install signage (Large signs near Road Frontage) with directional arrows. Signs will be placed at all intersections relevant and leading to property. Our signs are approx 3’x4’, attracting the utmost attention. Please see below an example of signs we use to market your property. Professional grade with attracting details, allows the buyers to attract to your prime investment.

 

 Flyer/Brochure Mail Out: We also utilize a large clientele following, some buyers still utilize traditionally mailings, all properties are categorized in our data base, it allows us to send out brochures, and flyers to past inquires and buyers. Making them aware of every opportunity that may come about through our advertising.

 

 Print Advertising: We advertise extensively in the below venues, drawing as much interest as possible. Our ads are precise, and very descriptive allowing us to attract every possible interest.

 

 Social Networks: On the leading edge in marketing Real Estate, not only through publications such as numerous newspapers, the internet, but also numerous social networks such as Twitter and Facebook.

 

The Internet: Post to several websites-includes industry specific sites- Please call or email us, as we only share our industry specific sites with clients interested in doing business with our company.

 

Broker/Realtor Network: Realtors Participation Invited- This marketing technique continues to widen the buyer pool without any cost to the seller.   We use this technique by presenting property for sale to realtor’s and brokers.  If the realtor’s client is the successful bidder on auction day, they get paid a commission.  This method basically allows a seller to have exposure from all aspects in the market, allowing the seller to receive and create competition for your property.

 

Showings: Your Agent will schedule all showing dates, we walk through with every buyer, showing them property lines, and all aspects of the amenities. Previews will be approved and confirmed by seller before showing.

 

 Financing: Financing is very difficult in today’s economy. Your Agent works with numerous banks to help assist buyers in need of finding the right financing for his client’s properties. Allowing a step-by-step process from marketing, to finding financing, we strive to sell your property; this is must step in getting it sold.

 

Why Sell at Public Auction:

Guaranteed Sale Day
Property is Sold As/Is
Pick the day you want to sell
Choose the day your property will close
Competition is created and helps maximize the seller’s profit.
Buyers compete for your property.
Exposes your property to large number of prospects
An auction brings interested buyers to point of decision-it’s now or never
Large Deposit required, making a strong commitment from buyer
Buyers are pre qualified by there bank
No negations needed, buyers bid their price

 

Why Sell with a Brokerage that is a Member of The Midwest Auction Collective?

We also offer Online, Sealed bid Real Estate Auctions
Product Knowledge
We work with attorneys and abstract companies to secure a date your property will close
Honest and trustworthy Service
Real Estate is Our full Time Business
We take the extra steps, that the ordinary real estate business does not do
We develop a complete information packet like no other
We check signs and clean weeds, and snow around our signs, verify brochures are still in our info boxes.
We strive for 100% satisfaction
You are our client, we thank you for hiring our service
Professional

 

If you would like a FREE FARMLAND EVALUATION from one of our Kansas Land Agents simply fill out the form below and an agent that specializes in the sale of land and/or farm equipment in the county your farm is located in will be in touch.  As always, we offer a free NO Obligation Consultation.

A LITTLE HISTORY ON THE AUCTION INDUSRTY

Auctions are one of the oldest forms of selling property, their history spans centuries. And time has only increased their popularity. A research study commissioned by the National Auctioneers Association shows that auctioneering is an industry on the rise.  The value of goods and services sold at auction in the U.S. has been estimated at nearly a TRILLION dollars as of 2024 and this figure is up 7.7% from the previous year.

Did you know that more than half of the total U.S. population has attended a live auction?  That number is even higher when you look at the convenience of those who bid online.

Auctions are entertainment at their finest. That’s what most consumers say about auctions and that’s the number one reason they attend. So what makes them so fun and entertaining? Some say it’s the unexpected and the idea of experiencing something original.

All in all:
83% think auctions are an exciting way to get good deals
77% think they offer a great value on items
65% think auctions offer exciting items they wouldn’t otherwise purchase
53% like the excitement of getting a good price

In addition, consumers find auctions fun because they’re a rewarding activity for the whole family to enjoy. On average, consumers are willing to drive an hour or more to attend a live auction and up to 4 hours away to pick up their online auction winnings.  Most bring the family along when they go.

The Value of Selling at Auction

So how can auctions benefit you, as a seller? Why are they the best way to sell property? Well, there are a number of reasons

  • Speedy Process, Quick Turnaround.


An auction is immediate. It happens during a set time and is completed during that time. It’s quick and efficient.

  • You Set the Time and Place of Your Sale.


It’s as simple as that. You work with the auction firm to schedule what works best for you.

  • You Know Exactly When Your Property or Goods Will Be Sold.


There’s no wondering whether or not your property will sell. It WILL sell and it will sell during the set auction time.

  • Comprehensive Marketing of Your Property.


Part of conducting an auction is marketing it to the general public to get as many people there as possible. Auctioneers have comprehensive mailing lists they use to market their sales. They run advertisements, distribute fliers and more. They are marketing specialists. A good marketing effort can easily bring 300 to 400 people to your auction, or more!

  • Buyers Come Prepared to Buy.


Auction goers come with money in their wallets, pockets and hands and are prepared to come home with property. It’s a seller’s delight. For real estate auctions this is especially advantageous because buyers must qualify to buy through a deposit of a certified or cashier’s check.

  • No Negotiations.


There is no haggling over price or merchandise. The auction method is quick and efficient. When people bid, they make a commitment to buy the property at that price without discussion or debate.

  • No Leftovers and Little Clean Up.


Every item at an auction goes up for bid and every item is sold. How many of you have ever had a garage sale and when you’re finished, you spend hours packing up what didn’t sell and looking for places to store it? With an auction, there’s no worry about what to do with leftover items because there aren’t any. This means very little clean up, also.

  • Competitive Bidding.


Auctions motivate buyers to perform. People get caught up in the competitiveness of the bidding and many times this drives the price of items higher. To some it’s like a game, and they want to win at all costs (or hopefully for you, at high costs!) And did you know that 9 times out of 10, an auction brings in the fair market value, if not more, for any item put across the auction block?

  • Exciting Atmosphere.


There’s no more exciting atmosphere than an auction. Crowds of people competing for property, combined with that lively auction chant makes for some great entertainment and fun. (Give them a sample of your chant.) It makes people feel good and makes them feel like spending.

  • Auctions Work Well in Both Good and Bad Economic Times.


People love auctions, because they love sales. Statistics show, in a good or bad economy auctions remain a steady force. When the economy is bad, the auction industry does not feel the impact: people still flock to auctions.


Hiring an Auction Company

  • When you make the decision to sell by auction, the most important thing you must do is hire a qualified and experienced auctioneer or auction company to handle your auction.

  • There are thousands of auctioneers throughout the United States who offer a wide range of auction services to consumers. So what do you look for when hiring an auctioneer or an auction firm?

  • First, look for someone who specializes in selling the type of property you want to sell. All auctioneers have specialty areas and most have more than one. What do they know about the products or goods you are selling?

  • Experience is another critical element. How long has the auctioneer or the auction company been in business? What is their reputation? Look at their web site, if they have one.


Most importantly, look for an auctioneer who is a member of the National Auctioneers Association. Most will display this logo on their business cards, signs, web sites and other business materials. The NAA is the largest professional association for auctioneers in this country, working for the betterment of the auction industry. It offers continuing education programs for auctioneers to help them keep up-to-date on the latest trends and technology for the auction industry.

The NAA also offers a wide range of designation classes to make auctioneers “specialists” in areas such as personal property appraisal, real estate, estate auctions and more.

  • All members of the NAA abide by a code of ethics that guarantees high standards to customers and fair business practices.
  • In short, this symbol means you have made the best choice when it comes to auction services!



When meeting with the auction company:

  • Ask about their contract or written proposal to provide you services. Get details on what is involved.
  • Find out how the sale will be marketed. The success of the sale depends a great deal on the marketing effort behind it.
  • Ask about setup and cleanup of the auction.
  • Ask for references. And when you get them, check them out!


We work hard for our money, but most of us spend the majority of our waking hours working. Our money pays for our homes, our land, our automobiles, insurance, clothes, food, all of our possessions and so much more. So when it comes to selling those possessions and property, the smartest thing you can do is let an auctioneer help you continue to get the value you deserve. A professional auctioneer knows what land is worth, what household items and office equipment are worth, and what personal property is worth. A professional auctioneer will manage your sale so you can get a good value from these items in which you have invested your hard earned money.

You work hard for your money, and we will work hard for your money, too



** Information supplied by the National Auctioneers Association of which we are a proud member in good standing!

 

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