Farmland Selling Season

 



As the days start to shorten and evenings begin to get cooler, we can feel that fall is just around the corner. This new season means the start of many things; school, sports, a change in color, but you might not know that fall also marks the start of Farmland Selling Season.

From around Labor Day to April 1st is when the most farmland acreage changes hands, approximately a seven month stretch. While there are any number of reasons that farmland might be brought to market, this type of transaction is typically spurred by a difficult or challenging season for the owner; such as the passing of a family member or end of a marriage. Such painful events can be tough to navigate already, but throw in the sale of long-held family property, charged emotions, and family dynamics, and it can feel nearly impossible.

Guiding a family through the listing process, especially one surrounded by a tragedy, takes a gentle hand, listening ear, and trusted professionalism. I have assisted many families in navigating the sale of the family farm, the lifelong work of their parents or grandparents. I’ve been able to help clear away the fog of drama and tension between siblings to reach a successful closing. At the end of the day, every family wants to close one chapter to begin a new one, and that is where I can be a resource.

If you or your family is experiencing a difficult situation and the farm is caught in the middle, I would welcome the opportunity to learn what is going on, establish your goals for the sale, and layout my strategy and pathway to reach those goals.

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