Ranch and Farm Auction Articles

Explore our comprehensive guides on land and farm auctions, designed to help buyers navigate the process with confidence. From first-time auction tips to bidding strategies and understanding easements, our articles provide the insights you need to make informed decisions and maximize your land investment. Whether you're purchasing rural property or exploring farm auctions, we've got you covered.

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How to Verify Property Lines Before Bidding on Land at Auction
Ranch and Farm Auction Articles

Is it OK to consider buying land without a survey? Or should you always complete a property survey before buying land? What are the differences in fence lines vs. property lines? What are expected survey costs for farms? These are all valid questions. Read on for the answers to these and many more. Here’s how to verify property lines before bidding on land at auction.

Published on 2026-05-07

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Live In-Person Auctions, Online Auctions, and Hybrid Auctions: What Are the Differences?
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Live in-person auctions vs. online auctions vs. hybrid auctions — what are the differences? There are many, and it’s important to understand the similarities and differences of in-person, online, and hybrid auctions. Read on for the factors and elements associated with these common auction styles, with expert input from a trusted Land Specialist.

Published on 2026-05-07

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Buying Land at Auction? Here’s What to Know About Timber Rights
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Aspiring landowners with goals of buying land at auction have much to contemplate. One of these things includes what to know about timber rights when purchasing land at real estate auctions. If that’s in your future, read on for details on this complex matter, with expert input from a Whitetail Properties and Ranch & Farm Auctions Land Specialist.

Published on 2026-05-07

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What Does a Ringman Do at a Land Auction?
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But what about the guys walking the floor pointing at everyone and yelling “yep,” “here,” and a host of other confirmation words? Those individuals are called auction ringmen, and the auction ringman’s crew. They serve as bid spotters and the bridge between bidders and professional auctioneers. Because, without spot bidders, auctions can get out of hand. Here’s what you should know about ringman auction action, with input from Ranch & Farm’s very own Cody Lowderman (https://ranchandfarmauctions.com/articles), one of the best auctioneers in the nation.

Published on 2026-04-10

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How Online Land Auctions Work: A Step-by-Step Guide for Buyers
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While that scenario is not what most auction goers are used to, that’s the reality of attending real estate auctions in 2026. Most follow the hybrid (simulcast) auction model, meaning people can bid in-person, online, or over the phone. Here’s how online land auctions work, with a step-by-step understanding for buyers.

Published on 2026-04-10

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