Resources
Expert articles and guides on farmland auctions, the selling process, and the real estate auction industry from Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company.
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Auction Types: Live, Online, Virtual, and Sealed Bid
Schrader conducts live, online-only, virtual, and sealed bid auctions — each suited to different properties and seller goals. Here is how each method works and when it is the right choice.
March 27, 2026 • How Auctions Work • Understanding the Land Auction Process • 3 min read
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The Multi-Tract Auction Method Explained
The multi-tract method breaks a property into individual tracts and allows bidding on any combination
March 26, 2026 • How Auctions Work • Understanding the Land Auction Process • 2 min read
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Protecting Your Information and Your Interests
Large land transactions involve sensitive financial data and significant fund transfers. Schrader has partnered with Corsica Technologies to build an extremely secure network that protects your confidential information.
March 25, 2026 • The Schrader Way • What Sets Schrader Apart • 2 min read
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National Reach with Local Expertise
Schrader combines a nationwide network of sales reps across 10+ states with deep local engagement — spending hundreds of hours in the field cultivating buyers for every property.
March 24, 2026 • The Schrader Way • What Sets Schrader Apart • 3 min read
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A Proven Track Record Across 40 States
With over 10,000 land auctions conducted across 40 states, a 99% sell rate, and five Auction of the Year awards, Schrader's track record speaks for itself.
March 23, 2026 • The Schrader Way • What Sets Schrader Apart • 2 min read
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Proprietary Technology Built for Land Auctions
Schrader built its own bidding software from the ground up to handle the complexity of multi-tract land auctions — processing sales as large as $55 million and nearly 100 tracts in a single event.
March 20, 2026 • The Schrader Way • What Sets Schrader Apart • 3 min read
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A Team Fully Dedicated to Your Sale
Every bid assistant, auctioneer, and clerk at Schrader works full-time for one company. Combined with in-house legal counsel and a complete marketing team, this dedication delivers stronger results for sellers.
March 19, 2026 • The Schrader Way • What Sets Schrader Apart • 3 min read
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Survey, Title, and Closing
Discover what happens after the hammer falls - from surveys to closing, here's your 30-day roadmap to finalizing your farmland auction purchase.
March 18, 2026 • How Auctions Work • How Does a Farmland Auction Work? A Step-by-Step Guide • 1 min read
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Signing the Purchase Agreement and Down Payment
The paperwork starts the moment bidding ends - what every winning bidder signs at the auction site, and the 10% down payment due before they leave.
March 17, 2026 • How Auctions Work • How Does a Farmland Auction Work? A Step-by-Step Guide • 1 min read
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The Auction
The M3 system in action: Watch how Schrader's 40-year-refined process handles complex multi-tract sales seamlessly.
March 16, 2026 • How Auctions Work • How Does a Farmland Auction Work? A Step-by-Step Guide • 1 min read