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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10 Ways an Auction Marketing Plan Produces Successful Auctions
Ranch and Farm Auction Articles

A significant — and oftentimes overlooked — element of auction success includes advertising and marketing. Landowners rarely understand the nuances of this, and to be honest, many auction houses don’t fully grasp it, either. Read on to learn how Ranch & Farm Auctions leads the industry in auction advertising and auction marketing.

Published on 2025-12-30

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What Buyers Need to Know About Multi-Tract Auctions
Ranch and Farm Auction Articles

Those who plan to consider buying a land tract, and bid on a land tract at auction, must understand the nuances of tract bidding. While various auction houses do things differently, the following information is based on the process implemented by Ranch & Farm Auctions. Here’s what buyers need to know about multi-tract auctions.

Published on 2025-12-30

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Pre-Auction Checklist for Land Buyers
Ranch and Farm Auction Articles

Auctions comprise a significant percentage of modern real estate transactions. It’s highly likely that many of those who plan to purchase land end up doing so at auction. However, those unfamiliar with the process should be aware of important steps to take prior to auction day. In fact, some things must be completed weeks, if not months, prior to bidding. Take the proper steps to complete the pre-auction checklist.

Published on 2025-12-30

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Can You Use a 1031 Exchange to Buy Land at Auction?
Ranch and Farm Auction Articles

A real estate auction is the best option for buying and selling lands, especially certain types. For some, it points to the question, though. Can you use the 1031 exchange to buy land at auction? Read on to learn about the section 1031 exchange.

Published on 2025-12-30

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What Is an Absolute Auction? How It Works and Why Highest Bidder Wins
Ranch and Farm Auction Articles

Auctions are the crème de la crème of the real estate world. But many individuals still aren’t completely aware of how they operate. It begs the question, what is an absolute auction? How does an absolute auction work? And does absolute auction mean highest bid wins? These and more are important answers to know when attending a highest bidder auction. Read on for more information.

Published on 2025-11-12

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