Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Illinois Land Broker for Farm Commercial & Residential Properties
Goodwin & Associates Real Estate, founded in 1996 by Mark Goodwin, is a professional Illinois land brokerage firm specializing in farm, commercial, development, and residential land transactions. With over 25 years of experience, we serve buyers and sellers across northern Illinois and Chicago collar counties, offering tailored marketing programs and expertise in agricultural and commercial land sales. Our team prioritizes client interests, leveraging in-depth market knowledge and IRS 1031 tax exchange strategies to maximize asset value.We maintain affiliations with industry leaders like the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) and REALTORS Land Institute (RLI), underscoring our commitment to excellence. Our services span property research, valuation, entitlement processes, and nationwide digital marketing, ensuring comprehensive support for land investors.
Services
Land Brokerage
Agricultural Land Sales
Commercial Land Development
Residential Land Marketing
1031 Exchange Consulting
Property Valuation
Entitlement Services
Digital Marketing
Land Auctions
Investment Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized Illinois land brokerage experience.
- Our tailored marketing programs reach national and local buyers.
- We implement IRS 1031 tax exchange strategies to preserve client assets.
- Our team prioritizes client interests in all land transactions.
- We maintain extensive local market knowledge across northern Illinois.
Associations and certifications
- Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)
- REALTORS Land Institute (RLI)
- CCIM Certified
What people say
Expert land valuation
Effective marketing
Specialized knowledge
Services
Land Brokerage
Our land brokerage services connect buyers and sellers through comprehensive market analysis and targeted marketing strategies. We specialize in agricultural, commercial, and residential land transactions across Illinois. Our brokers leverage 25+ years of experience to ensure optimal pricing and smooth transactions for both local and institutional clients.
Agricultural Land Sales
We facilitate agricultural land sales with expertise in crop production evaluation and farmland valuation. Our services include soil analysis, yield history assessment, and investment return projections for Illinois farmland investors seeking to buy or sell productive acreage.
Commercial Development
Our commercial development services guide clients through zoning changes, municipal approvals, and infrastructure planning. We specialize in transforming raw land into developable sites for retail, industrial, and mixed-use projects across northern Illinois markets.
Residential Land Marketing
We market residential land parcels through digital platforms and institutional networks. Our team provides subdivision planning assistance and market positioning strategies to maximize returns for developers of single-family and multi-family housing sites.
1031 Exchange Consulting
Our 1031 exchange consulting helps investors defer capital gains taxes through qualified replacement property acquisitions. We provide market analysis and property matching services to facilitate tax-efficient land investment transitions across Illinois.
People
Mark Goodwin
Founder & Licensed Broker
University of Illinois graduate with 25+ years in land brokerage. Specializes in agricultural land valuation and investment strategies. Holds Accredited Land Consultant designation. Focuses on client asset preservation through tax-efficient transactions.
Douglas Deininger
Land Broker
Licensed broker with expertise in commercial land transactions. Specializes in development site entitlement processes. Member of REALTORS Land Institute. Serves Chicago collar county markets with institutional client experience.
Questions
What types of land does Goodwin & Associates specialize in?
We specialize in agricultural land, commercial development land, residential properties, and industrial sites across northern Illinois.
How does the 1031 tax exchange benefit land investors?
Our 1031 exchange expertise helps clients defer capital gains taxes when reinvesting land sale proceeds into replacement properties.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve northern Illinois and Chicago collar counties, including Will, Kendall, LaSalle, and Kankakee counties.
Do you offer digital marketing for land listings?
Yes, we utilize CoStar, MLS networks, and targeted digital campaigns to maximize property exposure.
Are financing options available for land purchases?
We recommend consulting local lenders for agricultural loans, though we don't directly offer financing programs.
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