Pocahontas County Land Auction!

LF Hawley Estate & Appleton Family: 437.9 +/- acres in Sections 11 and 14 of Marshall Township will be offered in 4 parcels. The auction will be held at the Pocahontas County Farigrounds in the Expo Center. 

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Approx. 437.90 +/- Acres of Productive POCAHONTAS COUNTY, IOWA

Farmland To Be Sold At:

Public Auction

Monday, February 28, ’22   at: 10:00 A.M.

►Sale to be conducted at the Expo Center, Pocahontas, IA.◄

Farm is located from Laurens, IA. (Hwy. #10 & N28 Int.), 4 miles South on N28, 1 mile East on C29 OR 3 ½ miles West of Ware, IA.

 

LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS

PARCEL # 1: W50 acres of SW1/4, Section 11, T92N,R34W 5th P.M., Pocahontas County, IA.;  PARCEL # 2: SW1/4, EX. W50 Acres & a part of SE1/4 NW1/4, Section 11, T92N, R34W 5th P.M., Pocahontas County, IA.; PARCEL # 3: NW1/4, EXCEPT approx. 13 acres (building site which is not included), Section 14, T932N, R34W 5th P.M., Pocahontas County, Iowa; PARCEL # 4: SW1/4, Section 14, T92N, R34W 5th P.M., Pocahontas County, Iowa.  (Parcels will be surveyed and new descriptions created).

GENERAL DESCRIPTION & METHOD OF SALE

PARCEL #1:  A 46.60 acre parcel which is primarily all tillable, except for a small area in the SW corner where dredge ditch runs through. 0.4 Ac. CRP buffer strip in SW corner of parcel. CSR2 of approx. 74.1.

RE Taxes: 1,124./yr.

PARCEL #2: A bare 100.09 acre parcel which is primarily all tillable, except for a couple of rather small waterways and this parcel adjoins the open dredge ditch, which provides for an excellent drainage outlet. There is a 4.3 acre buffer strip enrolled in a CRP program. CSR2 of approximately 81.9. RE taxes: $ 2,696./yr.

PARCEL # 3: A bare 136.99 acre parcel which his primarily all tillable, except for an open drainage ditch. There is a CRP buffer strip (approx. 8.3 Ac) along the east edge of the open ditch which runs through this parcel and along east boundary line, along with a 5+/- acre CRP buffer strip along the west side of the open ditch.

CSR2 of approximately 52.7. RE taxes: Estimated: $ 2,318.yr.

PARCEL # 4: A bare 154.22 acre parcel which is all tillable, except for small area of an open drainage ditch in the northeast corner. There is a 1.5 +/- acre CRP buffer strip on the south side of the open ditch. CSR2  of approximately 69.4.  RE taxes: $ 3,504./yr.

THERE IS A TOTAL OF 19.51 ACRES ENROLLED IN A CRP PROGRAM @ $ 200./ACRE AND THE CONTRACT EXPIRES ON 09-30-2030.

(NOTE: THE PARCELS HAVE ALL BEEN SURVEYED AND WILL BE SOLD ON THE BASIS OF THE NET TAXABLE ACRES). (If farm sells in parcels, FSA will compute the crop acres and the CRP acres split).

Farm will be offered with the successful high bidder to have choice of any or all of the parcels. If the successful bidder selects all 4 parcels, the sale is over. In the event the high bidder selects 1-3 parcels, the remaining parcels will then be offered. THERE IS NO LEASE – BUYER(S) TO RECEIVE FULL FARMING POSSESSION FOR THE 2022 CROP YEAR!

TERMS OF SALE

Purchaser(s) shall pay 10% of the purchase price on day of sale and sign a standard real estate contract agreeing to pay the balance in full on or before April 1, 2022 . Possession given upon closing. CRP contracts will be assigned to the respective Purchaser(s). There are No Buyer contingencies of any kind – all potential buyers are to have financial arrangements made prior to bidding. Sale subject to Seller’s confirmation and Any announcements made day of sale will supersede any advertising. Auctioneers represent the Sellers.

 

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE

This sale affords an Excellent Opportunity to acquire well located, highly productive Pocahontas County, Iowa farmland that would make a solid addition to an existing operation or Ideal Investor – Income type properties.

 

LIVE SIMULCAST INTERNET BIDDING.

In addition to the Live Auction, live simulcast internet bidding will also be available. To register to bid AT LEAST 24 HRS. PRIOR TO THE SALE, Visit our websites.

 

Sells with NO LEASE and open for the 2022 Crop Year!

LJ Hawley Estate & Appleton Family Members, Owners

Fred Hawley, Executor of Estate -   Donald Beneke, Attorney for Estate & Sellers

Sale Conducted by:

Sale Barn Realty & Auction              Green Real Estate & Auction Co.

Rick Winegarden, Auctioneer                                    Mike & Jim Green, Auctioneers

Pocahontas, IA                                                             Sac City, IA.

Ph. 712-335-3117                                                        Ph. 712-662-4442

            salebarn.ncn.net                                       greenrealestate-auction.com

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Purchaser(s) shall pay 10% of the purchase price on day of sale and sign a standard real estate contract agreeing to pay the balance in full on or before April 1, 2022 . Possession given upon closing. CRP contracts will be assigned to the respective Purchaser(s). There are No Buyer contingencies of any kind – all potential buyers are to have financial arrangements made prior to bidding. Sale subject to Seller’s confirmation and Any announcements made day of sale will supersede any advertising. Auctioneers represent the Sellers.

NO WARRANTIES. All sales are made and accepted “AS IS-WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS THEREIN”- ALL SALES ARE FINAL

By bidding on any item, Buyer has agreed to accept that item in its present condition and its present location with the description provided whether accurate or not. Also, by bidding on any item Buyer verifies that he/she agrees to all Terms & Conditions of the auction set forth below.

GENERAL TERMS: The auction will be conducted by Green Real Estate & Auction Co. referred to as Auctioneer on behalf of the owners of the property, referred to as the Seller. Auctioneer is not responsible for the acts or representations of Seller. The auction shall be governed by the terms set forth herein (the agreement), and any additional terms and condition that are posted concerning the specific property. The Agreement constitutes a valid, binding contract between individuals participating in the auction with the intent to purchase property, referred to as the Bidder or Buyer, and Seller/Auctioneer. The term Bidder or Buyer shall include, but not limited to, the individual or the company represented by the individual and any and all of its agents, employees, representatives, officer, and directors. Auctioneer is not responsible for statements made by the Bidder, Buyer, or other parties. Auctioneer reserves the right to periodically change the terms and conditions of the Agreement, which shall be effective immediately upon posting. It is the Bidders responsibility to review any and all changes made to these terms and conditions prior to bidding on property. The act of submitting a bid shall constitute Bidder acceptance of each and every term and condition contained herein, any additional terms and conditions posted with the property, and any changes made within the full agreement. All persons attending, inspecting or removing property assume all risks whatsoever of damage or loss to person and property and specifically release the Auctioneer from all liability. Auctioneer is not liable by reason of any defect in, or condition of, the property or the premises on which the preview/sale is held. Auctioneer is released for any claims to actual damage to property sold and/or consequential damages that may result from the sale of defective property. Registering and bidding online does not guarantee anonymity.

DISCLOSURES: There is no warranty offered, expressed or implied, by Green Real Estate & Auction Co. or Sellers for any property. All property is sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and with all faults and defects therein. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. All information provided is believed to be correct but NO warranty as such is either expressed or implied. Bidder/Buyer is fully responsible to inspect property before bidding and confirming any information important to them prior to bidding. Auctioneer reserves the right to add or withdraw property from the auction, and/or group items. Auctioneer reserves the right to sell property absolute or with a reserve, at Sellers discretion.  The Seller does have the right to reject any and all bids unless otherwise stated. In the event there is a reserve on the property/item being sold Auctioneer can advance the bid on the Sellers behalf to meet said reserve if Auctioneer deems it to be in the best interest of the auction. Auctioneer reserves the right to open the bid as the result of a tie bid or discrepancies in the bid. Buyer assumes full responsibility of property at time of purchase, and all risk of loss and damage to property.

BIDDER REGISTRATION: Bidder must be 18 years of age or older, and is required to register for the auction. In registration, Bidder must submit information found to be current, complete, and accurate for proper identification. Auctioneer does not sell or rent this information. Auctioneer uses email mailing lists to notify customers about online and live auctions. Customers who do not wish to be notified should contact the office of the Auctioneer and request removal from the email mailing list. Bidder is responsible for security of his/her bidding number/user name and password, and any and all bids placed under the assigned number/ID. Auctioneer should be notified immediately if Bidder believes number and/or password have been compromised. Auctioneer reserves the right to terminate registration, deny any person for any reason permission or access to bid, to reject any and all bids, and to suspend or ban Bidder from bidding, at Auctioneers sole discretion. Bidder registration is not transferable or assignable.

BIDDING: Bidder must register to participate in the auction. Bidder is also responsible for reading the descriptions of each lot and viewing photographs of each lot carefully. If you have questions about an item please call Green Real Estate & Auction Co. at 712.662.4442, we will try and answer any question to the best of our ability but offer no warranties. If you are able to view the property prior to bidding please inspect each item, using your own knowledge and experience, form your own opinion of the property and bid accordingly. If you are doubt whatsoever, DO NOT BID. All items are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Bids cannot be retracted and all bids are binding contracts between Bidder/Buyer and Auctioneer/Seller. Bidder is accountable to be informed about property and associated costs before bidding. A maximum bid can be placed on property prior to the auction with Auctioneers and Seller approval. A maximum bid is kept confidential, and Bidder authorizes Auctioneer to place bids on his/her behalf up to the amount of the maximum bid. If Bidder is successful in purchasing the item they will be notified immediately following the auction to arrange for pickup and payment. Any and all questions or disputes must be resolved immediately; no changes or adjustments will be made at a later date. Auctioneer reserves the right to reopen bidding. Auctioneer decisions will be final.

BUYERS PREMIUM: Auctioneer reserves right to charge a buyers premium on each purchase if advertised prior to the Auction.  Buyers premium is an advertised percentage of the high bid or flat fee added to the high bid will be added to the high bid and become part of the purchase amount at settlement. Buyer agrees to these provision and will pay the applicable buyers premium.

PAYMENT TERMS: Sales tax, when applicable, will be charged on both the purchase price and buyers premium. Taxes, fees, shipping, handling, insurance, storage and security charges are Buyers expenses, and will be calculated and rendered due at the sale of the property. Payment must be made in full by the Buyer, immediately upon the completion of the auction by Cash, Personal Check, Cashiers Check, or by Credit/Debit card when available. Upon making payment for property, no stop payment of funds will be honored, any stop payment order of a check, or giving a check which is returned marked insufficient funds, shall be deemed by the parties to be a prima facie evidence of fraud existing at the time the transaction was consummated and shall be construed by the parties as intent to defraud.

 

REMOVAL OF PROPERTY: Buyer assumes full responsibility of property at time of purchase, and all risk of loss and damage to property. Property will not be removed from sale premises until payment in full has been received. Any and all methods of lifting, towing, and/or hauling are the Buyers responsibility. Seller and Auctioneer agree that property must be removed within 14 days after conclusion of the auction unless other terms have been stated above or other arrangements have been agreed to by both Auctioneer and Buyer. Any items not removed in 14 days will be charged a $10/day storage fee for an additional 14 days, at that time items still have not been picked up and no arrangements made both parties agree Auctioneer has the right to dispose of items, or sell them the best way they see fit and send the Buyer/New Consigner the proceeds minus all storage fees and other expenses. Auctioneer and/or Sellers are not responsible for any damage to property and/or persons that occur at the time of loading/unloading property purchased at the auction. If items are

ADDITIONAL NOTICE: The following are property specific Terms & Conditions that are posted online with the individual property information and will override any likewise terms stated in this Agreement.

  • Buyers Premium
  • Sale date and time
  • Inspection location, dates, and times
  • Final date of removal
  • Special notes/comments/announcements.

ONLINE BIDDING INFORMATION

                If you are participating in an online auction, the following additional terms will apply to the Auction Terms & Conditions set forth above:

BIDDING IN THE ONLINE AUCTION: Once you are registered and have your User Name & Password, you may place bids as soon as a lot opens for bidding. Your bids are FINAL and constitute a binding contract. Please be aware that lots can close at various times and possibly different days and may be extended. You are responsible for monitoring these close times. Please bid early to avoid disappointment.

Bidder acknowledges that hardware malfunctions, software malfunctions, viruses, and similar issues do occur and are beyond the knowledge, scope, and control of Auctioneer. We are NOT responsible for your system malfunctions, connection to the internet or your e-mail client stopping any of our e-mails to you in regard to bid confirmations and/or outbid notifications.

All lots for the Auctions must be paid for within 3 business days after the auction unless otherwise stated and agreed upon by Buyer and Auctioneer. Business days are considered to be Monday-Friday.  An invoice will be sent to your registered e-mail address within 24 hours following the conclusion of the auction. Once you have received the e-invoice contact us immediately and let us know your payment method. If payment is not received within agreed upon time you agree that all accounts due will be charged to your credit card on file with a 3.5% convenience fee.

INTERNET ABSENTEE BID: If the auction is an internet absentee bid only auction you are encouraged to leave your max bid prior to the online portion ending. Your max bid will be kept confidential, and Bidder authorizes Auctioneer to place bids on his/her behalf up to the amount of the maximum bid. If absentee bid is the high bid at the auction Buyer will be notified following the auction and will receive an invoice within 24 hours after the completion of the auction.