When it comes to farmland, not all appraisers are created equal. Many appraisers know about homes, commercial buildings, or real estate. However, valuing farmland is a special skill. It needs a strong understanding of the land and the agricultural market.
A complete guide to the steps forward and capital gains tax implications Inheriting farmland from an estate after losing a loved one is a major responsibility after an already difficult time for a family. After helping hundreds of families through
When considering hiring a farm manager to professionally manage your farm or a farm that has been in your family for a long time, the first questions that often come up are: What does a farm manager do? Can I
Selling your family farm in Iowa brings up a lot of emotions. This land might have been in your family for generations, or perhaps you inherited it and feel overwhelmed about where to start. The good news is that Iowa
Land ownership affects every part of buying, selling, and managing property. The way you set up ownership determines who controls the land, how you can pass it on, what taxes you pay, and who handles problems that come up. Each
A land appraisal determines how much your property is worth in today’s market. This process differs from what happens when someone appraises a house because land brings its own set of variables and challenges. Property appraisals become especially important in
Buying or selling land is different from your typical house transaction. You need an agent who knows what they are talking about when it comes to soil types, CRP contracts, and local market trends. Most residential agents can tell you
In March 2025, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed LB187 into law. This law brought major changes to Nebraska’s land laws. This law will start on July 1, 2025. Some parts will begin on January 1, 2026. It affects how real
Koby Rickertsen Land Specialist & Broker NE, CO, SD, KS, OK, MO, WI, AR, WY In the world of land use and wildlife policy, few topics spark as much debate as managed grazing in sagebrush country. For many years, people
Koby Rickertsen Land Specialist & Broker NE, CO, SD, KS, OK, MO, WI, AR, WY We started before sunrise. Land changes by the hour. By the wind. By the light. And to get it right, you’ve got to be there,
