Types Of Farm Sales Missouri Buyers Are Interested In

By Karen Sanders


Sometimes people get into financial difficulties and have to sell assets to get the cash they need to pay creditors. Other times farmland that has been in a family for generations and is sold because the current heirs live far away or are not interested in pursuing a farming lifestyle. Whatever the reasons, when you have land you want to dispose of, the kind of farm sales Missouri buyers look for will likely determine whether or not you have an easy time selling.

Some sellers are afraid no one will want raw land without improvements. There are plenty of potential purchasers for this type of property however. Some investors don't want to go to the trouble of demolishing structures they don't need and are in the way of their own construction ideas. Most have already consulted the zoning commission to get approval for improvements.

Fruits and vegetables are big business, and commercial growers are always interested in good land where crops can be grown and harvested several times during planting season. They need level ground, good soil, and water sources if they are going to be persuaded to make an offer on the property you have for sale. Any structures you have erected on the property such as sheds, shelters, and barns should add some value.

Professional livestock ranchers are often looking for good pastureland for their herds. They tend to look at large acreage tracts if they are commercial ranchers. These buyers want level, grassy land that has been fenced and cross fenced. They need good, reliable water sources for the animals they raise as well.

Deer, duck, dove, geese and turkey hunting is big business as well. Plantations can make a lot of money if they are on land plentiful with game. Good timberland is of interest to people who run these types of operations. Open land and wooded acreage provide great opportunities for avid sportsmen pursuing their hunting passions. Timber companies are also interested in land dense with mature trees.

Some individuals with property to sell resist hiring a Realtor to help them because they don't want to pay the commission. You can always try to advertise the acreage yourself first and see what happens. You might finally decide that paying a commission is better than the trouble of showing the property and qualifying prospects yourself. You may have to ask a little more per acre to offset the commission if you involve a real estate agent.

Most auctioneers are happy to take a look at your land and see if auctioning is feasible. They have the ability to divide the property to make it more attractive to a larger audience. They are also used to advertising and marketing property in ways you might not be familiar with. If you decide to offer your property to the highest bidder, you will have a firm day of sale and, probably, a number of interested parties with solid offers.

Selling acreage that has been in the family for years can be stressful and scary, if you are uncertain about the future. Once the decision has been made and the sale completed however, you are free to get on with the next phase of your life.




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