Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Iowa Land Auctions & Farm Real Estate Services
Midwest Land Management & Real Estate Inc. has been a trusted leader in agricultural real estate since 1988. Founded by Mark Nothwehr and Dalen Heida, the company transitioned to Travis Johnson and Ben Hollesen in 2016, who bring 35 combined years of expertise in farm real estate and management. Our team specializes in land auctions, private sales, crop insurance, and farm management across Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. We prioritize client-specific solutions, leveraging deep market knowledge and a commitment to long-term relationships. Our services include professional land evaluations, access to 40,000+ acres of managed farmland, and specialized expertise in swine facilities and commercial real estate.With Accredited Farm Managers and licensed brokers, we ensure transactions meet the highest industry standards. Our proven methods have facilitated over 500 auctions and countless private sales, reflecting our market leadership. We maintain transparency through detailed land value analyses, considering soil quality, yield history, and government programs. Headquartered in Spencer, Iowa, we serve clients with personalized service and regional expertise, making us the premier choice for Midwest agricultural real estate.
Services
Land Auctions
Farm Sales
Crop Insurance
Farm Management
Land Evaluation
Swine Facilities
Commercial Real Estate
Land Rentals
Real Estate Brokerage
Auction Services
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of combined experience in farm real estate and management.
- Our team includes Accredited Farm Managers with specialized auction expertise.
- We provide data-driven land evaluations using regional soil and market analysis.
- Our 500+ completed auctions demonstrate proven sales methodologies.
- We operate across three states with localized knowledge of Midwest agriculture.
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
Services
Land Auctions
Our professional land auctions maximize property value through competitive bidding. With over 500 completed auctions, we employ proven marketing strategies and due diligence processes to attract qualified buyers. Our team manages every detail from listing to closing, ensuring transparent transactions for Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota properties.
Farm Sales
We facilitate private treaty sales and listings for agricultural properties across three states. Our brokers leverage regional market knowledge and a database of active buyers to achieve optimal pricing. Services include property evaluations, contract negotiations, and title transfer assistance for farmland and related assets.
Crop Insurance
Our one-on-one crop insurance services protect landowners against production and revenue losses. We partner with leading providers to offer tailored policies covering yield variability, price fluctuations, and natural disasters. Our specialists ensure compliance with federal programs while simplifying claims processes for Midwest farmers.
Farm Management
We provide comprehensive farm management services including tenant placement, lease administration, and crop input oversight. Our team manages over 40,000 acres, offering landowners professional oversight while maintaining soil health and maximizing returns through modern agronomic practices.
Land Evaluation
Our free real estate evaluations determine land value using current sales data, soil productivity metrics, and government program impacts. This service combines 35+ years of market experience with a proprietary database to deliver accurate, defensible valuations for estate planning, sales, or financing purposes.
People
Travis Johnson
Accredited Farm Manager
With 14+ years in farm management and real estate, Travis holds the highest AFM designation from the American Society of Farm Managers. He specializes in land transactions and investment strategies across the Midwest.
Ben Hollesen
Farm Real Estate Broker
A licensed broker in three states, Ben focuses on land auctions and private sales. His auctioneering expertise and regional connections benefit both buyers and sellers in competitive markets.
Shane Brant
Farm Manager
Graduating from Iowa State University in Agronomy, Shane brings 15+ years of crop input experience. He assists clients with management decisions and land investments based on soil science and production data.
Tom Bradley
Land Sales/Auctioneer
With 14+ years in real estate auctions, Tom has conducted over 500 sales across 60+ counties. His expertise spans traditional listings and live equipment auctions throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Clint Jones
Contract Auctioneer
A veteran auctioneer with 50+ years of experience, Clint specializes in farmland sales. His deep industry knowledge and community respect enhance our auction service offerings.
Questions
What services does Midwest Land Management offer?
We provide land auctions, farm sales, crop insurance, farm management, real estate evaluations, and commercial property services across Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
How do your land auctions work?
Our auctions use competitive bidding to maximize prices. We handle marketing, due diligence, and transaction management from listing to closing for Midwest properties.
Do you handle out-of-state land sales?
We operate in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota with brokers licensed in all three states, serving both local and out-of-state property transactions.
How are land values determined?
We analyze soil quality, tillable acreage, location, drainage, yield history, and government programs using our proprietary database of recent sales.
Can you help with swine facility sales?
Yes, we specialize in swine facility transactions including marketing, valuation, and auction services for hog buildings across Northwest Iowa.
What farm management services are available?
We offer tenant placement, lease administration, crop input management, and agronomic consulting for over 40,000 acres in the Midwest region.
