Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Midwest Farm & Land Real Estate
Since 1981, The Dirt Dealer has been a trusted partner for farm and land real estate services across the Midwest. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to honesty, integrity, and professionalism, offering comprehensive solutions including property sales, auctions, and appraisals. Recognized as Iowa's #5 auction company in 2023, we prioritize client satisfaction by delivering market-driven strategies and personalized guidance.Our brokers and associates bring specialized expertise in agricultural real estate, ensuring fair and successful transactions for buyers and sellers alike. With a legacy of over 40 years in the industry, we remain dedicated to serving the evolving needs of farming communities.
Services
Farm Real Estate Sales
Land Auctions
Farm Appraisals
Machinery Auctions
Charity Auctions
Land Consultations
Property Listings
Farm Machinery Appraisals
Auction Consultations
Real Estate Negotiations
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized expertise in Midwest agricultural real estate.
- Ranked #5 auction company in Iowa for 2023 by industry peers.
- Our team includes certified appraisers and award-winning real estate professionals.
- We guarantee transparent, client-focused transactions with no hidden fees.
- Our brokers have deep local market knowledge across Iowa's farming communities.
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
What people say
Highly professional
Compassionate
Successful auction
Fair deal
Expert guidance
Services
Farm Real Estate Sales
We specialize in farm property transactions, offering market analysis, pricing strategies, and negotiation expertise. Our team ensures smooth sales processes for cropland, livestock operations, and rural estates. With decades of Midwest agricultural market knowledge, we connect sellers with qualified buyers through targeted marketing campaigns.
Land Auctions
Our auction services establish fair market prices through competitive bidding. We manage absolute and reserve auctions for farmland, ensuring transparent processes with pre-auction marketing and day-of coordination. Our certified auctioneers leverage industry networks to attract bidders and maximize returns for sellers.
Farm Appraisals
Certified appraisers provide accurate valuations for agricultural properties and equipment. We conduct detailed analyses of soil quality, acreage, and market trends to deliver defensible valuation reports. These assessments support sales, estate planning, and financing decisions with precise, data-driven evaluations.
Machinery Auctions
We facilitate auctions for farm machinery and equipment, handling both individual sales and estate liquidations. Our team catalogs assets, markets to equipment buyers, and manages bidding processes. This service provides efficient solutions for sellers seeking to liquidate agricultural assets at fair market value.
Charity Auctions
We organize auctions to support nonprofit organizations, including Alzheimer Life Care and Ronald McDonald House. Our team manages event logistics, donor coordination, and bidding processes to maximize fundraising outcomes. These services combine our real estate expertise with community-focused initiatives.
People
Jeffrey T. Obrecht
Broker/Owner, Auctioneer, Certified General Appraiser
With 40+ years in agricultural real estate, Jeff is a certified appraiser and award-winning broker. He has led over $200 million in sales and received national media recognition. His expertise spans farm sales, appraisals, and auctioneering.
Kellen Suntken
Broker, Auctioneer, Farm Manager
A licensed broker since 2024, Kellen brings agricultural production experience from a family farm. He holds advanced degrees in agribusiness and specializes in farm management solutions and auction services.
Andrew Benning
Real Estate Sales Associate
Licensed in 2025, Andrew represents Franklin County agricultural interests. He serves on local farming boards and provides expertise in land transactions for row crops and livestock operations.
Archie Kuntz
Real Estate Sales Associate
With 40 years in production agriculture, Archie offers conservation practice expertise and land sales knowledge. He previously operated a dirt-moving business and understands land development needs.
Jason C. Etnyre
Real Estate Sales Associate, Auctioneer
Jason combines agricultural background with 17 years in public works. A certified auctioneer, he specializes in connecting pork industry clients with land solutions and manages auction logistics.
Questions
What real estate services do you specialize in?
We specialize in farm and land sales, auctions, appraisals, and machinery liquidations across Iowa.
How do land auctions work?
We conduct reserve and absolute auctions with pre-auction marketing. Bidders compete to establish fair market value through competitive bidding.
Are your appraisers certified?
Yes, our team includes Certified General Appraisers licensed by the state of Iowa with decades of experience.
Do you work outside Iowa?
While our office is in Iowa Falls, we primarily serve Iowa counties with extensive local market knowledge.
Can you help with estate sales?
Yes, we manage estate liquidations including property auctions, appraisals, and machinery sales.
How are auction proceeds handled?
We ensure transparent transactions with secure payment processing and timely fund distribution to sellers.
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