Barnes Realty Farmland News
JULY-SEPT 2013 THE SIGN OF EXPERIENCE FOR OVER 35 YEARS ISSUE THREE
The Go-to Realty Company!
Barnes Realty committed to excellent service
Barnes Realty’ s commitment to providing excellent service and doing the best job possible for its clients has paid off. The company has been selling farmland and recreational property for more than 35 years and has been able to expand from selling in a few Missouri counties to selling throughout the Midwest.
Rick Barnes founded Barnes Realty in 1975 after working for another broker for nine years.
“ The business was started toward the tail end of the great farmland bust of the early 1980s,” he said.“ Initially, we sold mostly farmland and recreational properties in Holt, Atchison, Nodaway and Andrew counties in Missouri, but as time passed, opportunities presented themselves to allow us to provide our services to a larger and larger geographic area.
“ Over the years, we’ ve become known as the‘ go to’ realty company if you’ re interested in buying farmland here in the Midwest.”
As the company grew, Barnes realized he needed a faster way to view farmland and to allow clients to better view listings.
“ We started by using a small air-
plane, but eventually began using a helicopter, which did a much better job for us,” Barnes said.
“ A couple of years ago we upgraded to the Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter that we are using today. It has proven to be an extremely useful tool in our business by helping us cover a much larger geographic area of the Midwest.”
Another way that Barnes Realty has expanded has been by auctioning properties.
“ Currently, good farmland sells best when offered publicly at auction,” Barnes said.“ We don’ t wear hats, belt buckles or boots and we don’ t chant. Nonetheless, our auction methods have been well received by our attendees because it’ s all so easily distinguishable and not hard to understand.”
Barnes said farms are sold in a variety of ways. They can be broken down and offered as multiple parcels or kept together as one package. However the land is sold, the company uses a variety of ways to advertise the sale, including Internet sites and old-fashioned regular mail sent directly to property owners.
Barnes noted that although many investors are turning to farmland as a way
to make money, good land at a reasonable price is still available.
“ Even though we all agree that land is selling at an all-time high, it’ s our feeling that any astute buyer can watch this land market closely and, over a reasonable period, will surely find a good buy,” Barnes said.“ If you’ re an investor, don’ t be discouraged. Join our email list and we’ ll keep you notified of all we are doing.
“ You never know, we may be offering your next farm and it’ s right on our list.”
Prospective buyers can see aerial photographs and videos on Barnes Realty’ s website barnesrealty. com and its YouTube channel.
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