Ranch & Farm Auctions Awarded Top Auction House from The Land Report

Ranch & Farm is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognized by The Land Report for its top-tier performance. It was recently named as a winner in the 2025 Top Auction House Awards.

“It’s passing on a legacy, your legacy,” said Ranch & Farm Auctions. “We understand this better than most because we have grown from the land. We were raised on it, working it, it’s who we are. Working with us to auction your land isn’t just an agreement, it’s a promise. A promise that we will maximize every ounce of our experience and knowledge, working tirelessly to bring top dollar for every acre. Our national platform and extensive buyer database from across the country are uniquely positioned to bring more qualified buyer activity and premium bids on auction day.”

Each year, the ranking of auction houses in the U.S. is determined by “the total value of reported domestic land sales by auction.” The rankings do not include sales of commercial, industrial, or residential properties. Rather, it focuses solely on rural land.

“Ranch & Farm Auctions, which is a division of Whitetail Properties Real Estate, is a very important avenue to service our clients,” said Ronnie Strong, COO of Whitetail Properties. “We do traditional real estate listings and offer a world-class auction service. It’s tailored to ranches and farms,  income-producing properties. We started that company to provide the two major ways to successfully sell properties.

“That’s what we think about every day,  how to best serve our clients,” Strong continued. “The answer was apparent,  offering an auction service, and not just a secondary service. I mean a world-class service.”

Because of that desire to serve clients, in just a short time, it’s helped Ranch & Farm Auctions to build into a powerful auction house. Reflecting on 2024 totals, Ranch & Farm Auctions set a standard, and outpaced competition, to be named to this top honor.

“I think it goes back to their founding roots of Whitetail Properties and its [Land Specialists],” said Ranch & Farm Auctions Auctioneer Cody Lowderman. “That is a big advantage that they have. You’re joining their team and going to auction with them. Their database, in-house marketing, promotional services, and staff from top to bottom, are No. 1.”

Why Should Sellers Work with Ranch & Farm Auctions?

So, why should sellers work with Ranch & Farm Auctions to sell their land? It’s simple, really. Performance. Dedication. A firm understanding of the industry. These and many more are reasons to work with this award-winning firm.

“We’ve watched the industry,” said Dan Perez, Principal Partner and Co-Founder of Whitetail Properties and Ranch & Farm Auctions. “We’ve watched what other auction companies do well. And we’ve watched what other auction companies have done wrong.

“With Whitetail Properties, and now, Ranch & Farm Auctions, whatever we do, we want to do it better than anyone else,” Perez continued. “We want to do it better for the consumer. We want to do it better for the client. We want to serve our clients better than anyone else. We’re in a position to serve those clients by reaching the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time and reap the highest profit for sellers through Ranch & Farm Auctions.”

According to Joe Gizdic, Director of Auction Services for Ranch & Farm Auctions, by taking land to auction, sellers benefit from a competitive market. Oftentimes, land sells for well above market value. Simply, land is in short supply, and new heights are being reached all the time.

“Something that makes us special is that we have a local Land Specialist from that territory,” Gizdic said. “They know the land values, buyers, sellers, and the area as a whole. So, we can market on local, regional, and national levels. We have a national marketing plan and national database.”

Perez points out that no one else in the industry has a footprint like this. He stresses that Ranch & Farm Auctions can present your property to the greatest number of people.

For example, if you have a timbered piece of property, he says it might not be the guy with a tractor down the road who buys it. Instead, it might be an investor from Florida, or another state, who pays top dollar for your land.

“There’s no other vehicle out there like us for selling land by auction or traditional listing,” Perez concluded.

Why Should Buyers Attend Ranch & Farm Auctions?

Ranch & Farm Auctions provides an avenue for buyers to access premier properties. It’s a great opportunity to access quality land.

Plus, there are multiple types of bidding available. One option is online only in a timed manner. Another is a virtual online auction. Sealed bids are also available. However, the most common selection, and oftentimes the most productive, is a simultaneous live and online auction. Ranch & Farm Auctions has implemented each of these with great success.

Gizdic notes that Ranch & Farm Auctions will do everything necessary to ensure the bidder is able to bid. He’s even taken phone-in bids from farmers as they’re riding in the combine harvesting crops. Your land-buying needs are a priority, too, and Ranch & Farm Auctions ensures they are met.

For landowners looking to sell at auction, contact Ranch & Farm  Auctions. We can answer questions and help with your auctioneering needs. For buyers hoping to purchase land, check out some of the upcoming Ranch & Farm Auctions sales near you.

Published on 2025-09-03