American Land Magazine

3 3 Editor: Austin Hall Designer: Justin Bruschi Associate Editor: Patrick Lamb Copy Editor: Patrick Lamb Photography: Amber Blaeser, Clay Cooke, Jordan Williams, Paul Johns, Sean Fahrendorf, Wes Haertling, Adam Darnell, Brandon Steckel, Tim Jackson, Ryan Hill, Addie Rodhouse Listing Photography: Courtesy of Whitetail Properties Agents Production: Jesse Poor For general inquiries or advertising, email info@whitetailproperties.com. Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC. 121 South Madison Street Pittsfield, IL 62363 (217) 285-9000 WhitetailProperties.com About Whitetail Properties: Founded in 2007, Whitetail Properties Real Estate has exploded into North America's top place to buy and sell recreational hunting, ranch and farm land. This fact was cemented last year with more than $1.3 billion in sales and being named one of "America's Best Brokerages" by The Land Report for the ninth year in a row. Whitetail Properties has expanded operations into 35 states and counting, enlisting a staff of hard-working, knowledgeable and passionate Land Specialists. The team currently averages six farms sold every day throughout the year. Whitetail Properties reaches more than 24 million households nationally with Whitetail Properties TV, an award – winning show on The Sportsman Channel that showcases the benefits of owning recreational real estate. To browse prime hunting and farmland currently for sale or to contact a Whitetail Properties Land Specialist, visit WhitetailProperties.com. Copyright 2020 Whitetailproperties.com. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without expressed written permission from the publisher. AMERICAN LAND magazine is published by Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC., 121 S. Madison Street, Pittsfield, Illinois. Information provided to whitetailproperties.com is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The publisher will not be responsible for any omissions, errors, typographical mistakes, or misinformation within this publication. Measurements and figures may be approximates. Properties are subject to errors, prior to change or sale. This magazine and Whitetail Properties Real Estate will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All dwellings advertised in this magazine are available on an equal opportunity basis. The real estate advertised in this magazine is subject to the Federal Housing Act of 1968 and its amendments. A big differentiator that separates us from other brokerages is refusing mediocrity. We simply don't stand for it. We will not offer a service or recommendation unless we can perform at the highest level in every aspect of our business. For quite a while now, we've wanted to add auctions to the many services and options we offer to landowners across the country who are considering selling their property. After extensive exploration, education, and evaluation, we are thrilled to announce that we are fully invested and committed to providing auctions as an effective selling solution to landowners. The new initiative is driven by Ranch & Farm Auctions, a division of Whitetail Properties Real Estate. The time is right, and we are more capable than ever to put our core values to work, providing landowners with the best auction experience possible. The primary focus of Ranch & Farm Auctions is serving landowners looking to sell tillable farmland, pasture ground and timberland. Generally speaking, this type of income-producing property tends to sell faster and often brings a higher premium when sold by auction. Plus, when time is of the essence, auctions are often the most effective solution. The primary advantage of our auction model is the high-touch representation and marketing the properties receive. The properties we market are showcased in their premium light, reaching the most qualified buyers at the local, state and national levels with engaging property descriptions, professional photography and cutting-edge video. In addition to the level of marketing the properties receive, the other significant advantage we offer is our incredible infrastructure and staff. Ranch & Farm Auctions executes the entire process in-house, from launch to closing the sale, all within a 90-day turnaround. That's right, from the day the auction agreement is signed to the landowner being paid is 90 days. In order to provide our clients with this more efficient and effective service, it takes a full- time team committed to operating at the highest level. Our internal marketing team, video producers, editors, photographers and graphic designers create everything needed to produce a memorable experience for potential buyers and investors. Our team of more than 250 Land Specialists spanning across 35 states also tap into their buyer networks to locate the most motivated buyers to participate in the auction. One of the most vital aspects of a successful auction is making sure the local community and region know about it. Our boots on the ground, personal touch initiative with the local Land Specialist managing the auction, is a major benefit. These local Land Specialists are well connected and plugged into the communities and regions within their territory. They help guide and manage the auction process every step of the way from local marketing distribution to registering bidders and everything in between to assure maximum local participation on auction day. By combining our Land Specialists' efforts and network with unmatched local, state and national marketing, we have created a powerful formula for Ranch & Farm Auctions to provide the results landowners deserve when auctioning their property. Dan Perez, Whitetail Properties CEO WELCOME TO AMERICAN LAND

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