Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Farmland Real Estate Services in the Midwest & South
Hageman Realty has been a trusted name in farmland brokerage since 1976, serving families across Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Texas. Our legacy of integrity, robust network of connections, and deep understanding of the land empower clients to achieve their real estate goals. We specialize in buying, selling, and managing farmland, offering personalized solutions for landowners seeking to expand acreage, unlock financial potential, or transition to new opportunities. Our team of experts combines four generations of agricultural experience with localized market knowledge to deliver strategic advantages in land transactions.We provide comprehensive services including farm management, generational planning, tax consulting, and 1031 exchange strategies to maximize returns. Rooted in tradition and focused on innovation, we prioritize client needs while maintaining a commitment to stewardship and community. With regional expertise and national reach, we connect buyers with ideal properties and sellers with qualified buyers, ensuring seamless transactions tailored to individual objectives.
Services
Farmland Sales
Farm Management
Generational Planning
Land Investment
Recreational Property Sales
Tax Consulting
1031 Exchange Strategies
Property Leasing
Market Analysis
Conservation Planning
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of farmland brokerage experience across five Midwestern and Southern states.
- Our team provides localized market expertise with regional connections in rural communities.
- We deliver comprehensive services including farm management, tax strategies, and generational planning.
- Our proven track record maximizes property returns through targeted marketing and buyer networks.
- We combine generational agricultural knowledge with modern real estate practices for tailored solutions.
What people say
Seamless process
Excellent to do business with
Tirelessly to sell our ground
Unparalleled professionalism
Stress-free experience
Services
Farmland Sales
Hageman Realty specializes in farmland sales, leveraging 45+ years of experience and a robust network to connect sellers with qualified buyers. Our team provides market analysis, strategic pricing, and targeted marketing to maximize returns. We handle transactions for cropland, pasture, and investment properties across five states.
Farm Management
Our farm management services optimize land productivity and value through crop planning, lease negotiations, and conservation strategies. We assist owners with property maintenance, tenant coordination, and yield improvement while ensuring sustainable practices. This service caters to absentee owners seeking expert oversight.
Generational Planning
We help landowners transition properties across generations through customized succession plans. Our services include legal documentation, tax-efficient transfers, and family communication strategies. This ensures long-term preservation of agricultural heritage and financial security for future heirs.
1031 Exchange
Hageman Realty guides clients through 1031 exchange processes to defer capital gains taxes when reinvesting land sales. We identify replacement properties, coordinate timelines, and collaborate with tax professionals to ensure compliance while maximizing investment growth opportunities.
Recreational Land Sales
We specialize in recreational land transactions including hunting reserves, fishing lakes, and vacation acreage. Our brokers understand unique buyer requirements for privacy, wildlife management, and outdoor amenities, ensuring properties attract premium offers in niche markets.
People
Sara Hageman Schenck
Managing Broker
Sara focuses on farm and commercial real estate with expertise in land transactions and management. She leverages generational agricultural knowledge to guide clients through complex sales and investment strategies.
Hinnerk Wolters
Broker
Hinnerk specializes in farm real estate and management, combining childhood farming experience with 18 years of brokerage expertise. He assists clients with property optimization and market positioning.
Suzy Hageman
Managing Broker
Suzy leads residential and farm real estate operations, offering comprehensive solutions for property sales, acquisitions, and investment diversification across rural and urban markets.
Landon Wellman
Broker
Landon brings 18 years of Indiana farming experience to land transactions, focusing on connecting buyers with productive agricultural properties while understanding local zoning and soil nuances.
Shad Schenck
Broker
Shad specializes in recreational and farm real estate, utilizing his outdoor expertise to match buyers with hunting, fishing, and leisure properties that meet lifestyle and investment goals.
Questions
What areas does Hageman Realty serve for farmland transactions?
We specialize in farmland real estate across Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Texas, with deep local market knowledge in each state.
What services does Hageman Realty offer beyond land sales?
We provide farm management, generational planning, tax consulting, 1031 exchange strategies, and conservation planning for landowners.
How does Hageman Realty help sellers maximize property value?
Our targeted marketing, extensive buyer network, and customized sales strategies ensure competitive offers and optimal returns for sellers.
Can Hageman Realty assist with recreational land purchases?
Yes, we specialize in recreational properties including hunting grounds, fishing properties, and leisure acreage across the Midwest and South.
What experience does Hageman Realty have in farmland brokerage?
With four generations of agricultural expertise since 1976, we combine family farming heritage with professional real estate practices.
