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Farm Sales
Selling Your Farm by Public Auction, Tender, or MLS?
Trust the Experts Who Understand Its True Value
Your Farm Is More Than Land, It's a Legacy
Brent Shackleton, Farm Sales Specialist with 40+ Years of Experience
Farm Sale by Auction, Tender or MLS
When it comes to selling your biggest investment, experience matters. Brent Shackleton, Broker of Record and Auctioneer, brings over four decades of expertise in both real estate and auction services, a rare combination that gives farm families more options and better outcomes.
Brent works with you and your family to build a personalized selling strategy, offering flexible options to sell both your farmland and its contents. This includes public auction for competitive bidding and maximum value, a tender process for a structured private sale, and traditional MLS listing to reach a wide network of qualified buyers.
Brent has the experience to guide you through every step, with the sensitivity and respect your family’s legacy deserves.
Request a farm valuation consultation
Brent Shackleton, Broker of Record and Auctioneer, can help you make confident decisions with over 40 years of experience and a range of selling options for farmland, agricultural properties, and contents.
SOLD by Tender
Concession 3 Part Lot 4, Perth South
Tender Deadline: Thursday, November 14th, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Terms of Sale: $50,000.00 Deposit to be submitted with tender. Cash Offers Only with No Conditions for Financing, Inspection, or otherwise. Property being Sold in “AS IS” Condition.
Closing Date: Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
Concession 3 Part Lot 4, Perth South
98.25 Acre farm for sale in Perth South, approximately 2 miles north-east of Kirkton online 10. Selling land only (house has been severed) with approximately 84 acres of workable land with the balance in woodlot. Land is level, randomly tiled, both Perth and Huron clay loam soils with good natural drainage.
Excellent opportunity to add a productive parcel of land to your existing operation.*Property to be sold subject to Seller approval. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any tender at the absolute discretion of the Seller. Highest tender bid may not be the accepted bid. *
4811 Whalen Line, Lucan-Biddulph Township
Tender Deadline: Wednesday, September 11th at 6:00 pm
Terms of Sale: $50,000.00 Deposit. Cash Offers Only. Property being Sold “AS IS”
Closing Date: Thursday, October 11th, 2024
4811 Whalen Line, Lucan-Biddulph Township
75 Acre Farm Located north of London and west of St. Marys. Approximately 65 workable Acres of productive Huron clay loam. Balance of land consists of woodlot, beautifully landscaped lot and well maintained 3-bedroom home, with a 3300 square foot garage with an 1800 square foot drive shed.
SOLD by Public Auction
3124 Line 29, Perth East
Legal: PT LOT 43 CONCESSION 4 SOUTH EASTHOPE AS IN R208681; PERTH EAST
Sale Date: Saturday, July 27th, 2024 at 10 am. Property to be sold by public auction to the highest bidder (subject to Seller approval).
Lot Size: 105.27 feet frontage x 210.54 feet depth; (0.509 acres)
2024 Property Assessment: $442,000.00
2024 Property Taxes: $4391.97
3124 Line 29, Perth East
Zoning: A (Agriculture)
Building Description: Approximately 2400 square foot dwelling serviced with a 200-amp hydro service and backup (Sommers) generator. Heating supplied by a propane gas forced air furnace (2011) with central air.
Auxiliary heating systems include wood stove in basement (not WETT inspected) and two propane gas fireplaces on the main floor. Water softener, water heater and existing appliances are all owned and included with the property. Asphalt shingle roof is about 12 years old.
There is a conventional septic system and water is currently supplied by a neighbouring well. BUYER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DRILLING THEIR OWN WELL ON CLOSING. There is an attached garage and a detached workshop previously used for woodworking.
Terms of Sale: Property will be sold to the highest Bidder subject to Seller approval. Property to be sold for cash with no conditions for financing, inspection or otherwise. Buyer shall submit upon acceptance a $25,000.00 deposit cheque payable to Shackleton’s Real Estate & Auction Co. in Trust.
Property is being sold in “AS IS” condition with no warranty regarding proposed use, environmental matters, age or condition of the buildings and chattels included. Buyer acknowledges there will be no water supplied to the property and it is the Buyer’s responsibility to source their own water supply.
Selling your farm is emotional and complex.
From valuing land, equipment, and livestock to negotiating terms and handling legal, regulatory, and tax considerations, it can feel overwhelming, especially when you have one opportunity to sell your biggest investment.
Brent Shackleton, Broker of Record can help you with a range of selling options for farmland, agricultural properties, and contents. With his Real Estate and Auction expertise, Brent can customize a plan for you and your family, offering sale methods such as public auction, tender, or MLS.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Timing can significantly impact the success of your farm sale, with early spring and late fall standing out as the optimal windows.
A spring sale allows for strategic crop rotation planning and gives buyers time to prepare the land for planting. As the growing season unfolds, farms showcase their full productivity and potential, while favourable weather makes property visits and inspections easier for buyers.
A fall sale, timed after harvest, lets you complete the full growing season and provide buyers with valuable yield data. This also gives buyers time to plan and prepare for the season ahead, resulting in a smoother transition.
While the Terms of Sale for both Auction and Tender methods are the same, the key distinction between them comes down to transparency.
The Auction method is a public process where bidding takes place openly among those in attendance. Buyers can see exactly who they’re bidding against, and the current bid price is visible to all. The seller must then accept the highest bid, subject to reserve.
The Tender process, by contrast, offers a more private approach. Buyers submit their bids without knowledge of competing offers or bid amounts, and the seller retains full discretion over who to sell to. This allows sellers to make their decision away from the public eye, while still comparing offers side by side.
Regardless of which method you choose, both approaches share a fundamental benefit: a level playing field. Every interested buyer has an equal opportunity to purchase the farm, ensuring a fair and transparent process from start to finish.
Selling a farm by public auction can be a highly effective method, offering speed, efficiency, and the potential for competitive bidding that drives real results.
Transparency is at the heart of the auction process. The terms and conditions of sale are clearly established in advance by the seller, with guidance from the auctioneer. Farms are typically sold as is, which reduces the likelihood of unexpected negotiations or contingencies and paves the way for a quick closing. A faster sale means fewer ongoing costs tied to maintaining the property, such as taxes, insurance, and utilities.
Live bidding adds another powerful dimension to the process. Taking place in a public setting, often right at the property itself, the competitive energy of an auction naturally attracts multiple bidders. Every bid is made publicly, buyers experience a fair, transparent, and competitive environment, one that can ultimately drive the sale price beyond expectations.
We carefully evaluate every factor surrounding a potential sale, offering thoughtful consultation and expert advice on the marketing method we believe will best serve the property. That said, the final decision always rests with you, the seller.
Our role is simple: to work tirelessly in your best interests, every step of the way.
Yes! We have successfully sold entire lines of farm equipment on-site, either alongside the farm property sale or as a separate event held at a later date.
Contact Brent
Your Farm Sale and Auction Expert
Shackleton’s Real Estate & Auction Co. proudly serves clients across a wide regional footprint.
Phone: 519-271-2646
For Real Estate Inquiries Contact:
shack@shackletons.ca
For Auction Inquiries Contact: auction@shackletons.ca
For Storage Inquiries Contact:
storage@shackleton.ca
Corporate Headquarters
Stratford Real Estate Office/ Auction Center / Self Storage Facility
3715 Perth Road 113 (Embro Road)
Stratford, ON
N5A 6S3
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Real Estate & Auction: 519-271-2646
Storage: 226-236-3623
Real Estate: shack@shackletons.ca
Auction: auction@shackletons.ca
Storage: storage@shackletons.ca
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3715 Embro Road/Perth Road 113
Stratford, ON N5A 6S3