Wednesday 16 November 2016

Types Of Farm Sales Missouri Buyers Are Looking For

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.

Sometimes people are interested in raw land that they can develop in the way that best suits their purposes. Almost all property however has zoning restrictions in place, and the guidelines must be followed. Improved land has man made ponds or lakes, wells already drilled, or structures that have been built and are affixed to the acreage and go with it when it sells.

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.

Timber companies and sportsmen might have an interest in property with plenty of mature trees. If you've established dirt roads through the wooded area and a current timber cruise showing the kinds of trees, how long they have been there, and how many there are, you can raise your asking price.

Once you make the decision to divest yourself of the family farm, you will have to put up signs and get the word out yourself or hire a local Realtor to do the work for you. You will save money on commissions by selling it yourself, but may get a better purchase price if you let a professional real estate agent handle the transaction for you.

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.

If your property is priced right, you should not have trouble finding a purchaser for the property you want to sell. Putting up signs with all the pertinent information in an area where they are clearly noticeable is a good first step in negotiating a sale.




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