Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Arizona Real Estate Solutions
Southwestern Ag Services has been a trusted leader in Arizona's agricultural real estate market for decades. Our expertise spans brokerage, appraisals, and specialized land sales, with a proven track record in facilitating complex transactions for farms, ranches, and rural properties. We leverage advanced GIS mapping systems and comprehensive market research to deliver data-driven solutions for clients navigating tax lien sales, water rights, and property tax analysis.Our team of seasoned professionals brings deep local knowledge and a commitment to transparency, ensuring clients receive accurate valuations and strategic guidance tailored to Arizona's unique agricultural landscape. With decades of combined experience, we maintain industry authority through active participation in agricultural forums and annual publications analyzing Pinal County real estate trends.
Services
Brokerage
Appraisals
Site Selection
Market Research
Property Tax Analysis
Water Rights
Mapping/GIS
Highlights and features
- We specialize in Arizona agricultural real estate with 30+ years of localized market expertise
- Our team utilizes proprietary GIS mapping systems for precise property analysis
- We maintain industry leadership through annual Pinal County real estate value publications
- Our brokers have closed over $50 million in Arizona farm and ranch transactions
- We offer comprehensive services spanning water rights, tax liens, and property appraisals
Services
Brokerage
Our brokerage team specializes in Arizona agricultural property transactions, connecting buyers and sellers of farms, ranches, and rural land. We handle title transfers, negotiate terms, and facilitate closings for properties ranging from small acreages to large working ranches. Our market expertise ensures competitive pricing and successful outcomes for complex land deals.
Appraisals
We provide certified appraisals for agricultural properties across Arizona, utilizing GIS mapping and comparative market analysis. Our valuations consider water rights, soil quality, and development potential to deliver accurate assessments for sales, financing, or tax purposes. Clients receive detailed reports meeting industry standards for legal and financial documentation.
Water Rights
Our experts navigate Arizona's complex water rights regulations to help clients secure and transfer water entitlements. We analyze decreed irrigation rights, groundwater allocations, and lease agreements to ensure compliance with state requirements. This service supports successful real estate transactions for properties with agricultural water usage.
People
Steve Pendleton
Broker
Steve Pendleton has specialized in Arizona agricultural real estate for over 25 years, listing and selling properties including the 1,318-acre Squaw Creek Ranch. His expertise covers large land transactions and rural property management.
Mack McKeon
Broker
Mack McKeon has facilitated numerous high-value Arizona farm and ranch sales, including the 1,360-acre Bouse Organic Farm and Taylor Dairy transactions. He specializes in connecting agricultural investors with productive properties across the state.
Brett Pfantz
Appraiser
Brett Pfantz joined the firm as a certified appraiser after relocating to Phoenix, bringing expertise in agricultural land valuation and market analysis. He contributes to the company's annual Pinal County real estate reports.
Questions
What types of properties do you specialize in?
We specialize in Arizona agricultural real estate including farms, ranches, and rural land parcels. Our expertise covers dairy facilities, irrigated farmland, and properties with water rights.
Do you handle property transactions outside Arizona?
While our primary focus is Arizona, we occasionally assist with regional transactions involving properties adjacent to state borders or within key agricultural corridors.
How do you determine property valuations?
Our appraisals combine GIS mapping, comparative market analysis, and water rights evaluation to deliver accurate valuations that reflect current market conditions and property-specific attributes.
Can you help with tax lien property purchases?
Yes, we provide comprehensive support for tax lien sales including property analysis, due diligence, and transaction facilitation using our proprietary GIS mapping system.
