Behr Auction Co., LLC

Proudly serving Iowa and the Midwest for over 35 years.

Farmland Auctions

Selling Farmland at Auction.......

Iowa farmland continues to set record prices at public auction. In fact, Iowa farmland values have increased 31% during 2011 alone! Iowa farmland value increased 16% during 2010, and additional 13% appreciation during 2009. Farmland is one of the very best investments available. There is currently a very strong demand for farmland throughout the state for many reasons including: high commodity prices, investment opportunities, low interest rates, and larger farm operations.

The key to achieving a high selling price on your farm starts with marketing. In fact, we make it a point to strive for "nationwide marketing with hometown service." Behr Auction Co., LLC has marketing strategies that are second to none and we look forward to sharing them with you the seller. We are in constant contact with farmers, landowners, and investors from across the country with 1031 Exchange money and other assets who are looking specifically to purchase Iowa farmland.

Our energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism will get you top dollar for your property; our networking source puts us in constant contact with individuals and investors looking to specifically buy farmland and real estate. Whether you are buying or selling Iowa farmland, please give Behr Auction Co., LLC the opportunity to share with you the process and rewards of an auction and how it will work for you.

Benefits to Seller by Behr Auction Co., LLC.....

Focus is on your property alone.,
Extensive marketing saturation features your property exclusively
Exposes property to many potential buyers (farmers, landowners, investors, etc.)
Serious and qualified buyers come to auctions prepared to buy
Creates open and active competition among buyers

Iowa Farmland Facts......

Iowa farmland values have increased 170% since year 2005
Investors purchased 32% of farms sold in year 2008, 23% 2010, 22% 2011
Out of state residents own 21% of Iowa farmland
54% of Iowa farms are rented
78% of land is owned by people age 55+ years Iowa State University Extension

2011 Land Value Survey http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/2011land-value-survey

Iowa Farmer Today 2010 Land Values http://iowafarmertoday.com/articles/2010/03/28/top_stories/landvalue2.txt

Recent Iowa Farmland Auctions by Behr Auction Co., LLC

Hoveland Trust Farm, Floyd County, 152 acres SOLD

Rodemeyer Farm, Cerro Gordo County, 304 acres SOLD

Rodemeyer Farm, Franklin County, 135 acres SOLD

Chodur Farm, Worth County, 237 acres SOLD

Brood Farm, Cerro Gordo County, 154 acres SOLD

Doran Farm, Clark County, MO, 201 acres SOLD

Blackwell Farm, Van Buren County, 75 acres SOLD

Saltzgaver Farm, Lee County 180 acres SOLD

Daum Farm, Cerro Gordo County 160 Acres SOLD