Whitaker Marketing Group - Our Story

Our Story

Whitaker Marketing Group is a full service auction and real estate firm serving all of Iowa since 2008. Our primary focus is Agriculture real estate, but we also sell equipment, cattle, and personal property. Whitaker Marketing Group also regularly works with non-profit organizations to raise money for fundraising.

Whitaker Marketing Group is headed by David and Ann Whitaker, a husband and wife team, working for the common goal of doing the best job for their clients. With agriculture in our blood, we are experts in our prospective fields.

Whitaker Marketing Group also has team members, throughout the state of Iowa, that are extremely friendly, honest, knowledgeable, hard working, and talented! Our job is to work with buyers and seller; to connect them and have a successful exchange of property.

“Our commitment is to be your trusted advisor. Our obligation is to market your assets to the largest audience, yielding the most successful outcome.”

David Whitaker

Auctioneer/Broker/Owner

Ann Whitaker Auction

Manager/Owner

Working For You

Whitaker Marketing Group recognizes the important relationship you have with your farmland, and that it has both financial and personal value. We offer you the objective guidance you need to make the best decision for you and your family.

Our #1 job is to work for you. It is our fiduciary responsibility to make you the most money we can. We act as your agent, and are continually educating our staff to be the most knowledgeable in selling your farm. We customize each auction to you.

Why use Whitaker Marketing Group to Sell your Farmland?

• Champion Auctioneer

• One-On-One Service

• Honesty

• Utilizing Newest Technologies

• Professional Staff

• Attention to Detail

• Integrity

• Passion

• Marketing

• Drone Video

Ready to Sell? Have an Auction!

Are you selling real estate? Need to know how much your land or real estate property is worth? Whitaker Marketing Group will do a no obligation market analysis so you will know in advance what price to expect for your property.

Buying or selling real estate can be the single most important transaction of your life. It is important you work with a company that has the experience, professional expertise, and integrity to make your next real estate transaction pleasurable and stress-free.

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Champion Auctioneer

David Whitaker

2018 Rose Award: Best Business Presentation

2018 Minnesota State Champion

2017 US Bid Calling Champion Top 3

2016 Agribition Champion

2016 & 2015 US Bid Calling (Top 3)

2015 Rotary Champion

2014 Nebraska State Champion

2013 Nebraska State Ringman

2012 Missouri State Champion

2012 International Livestock Rookie

2011 Iowa State Champion

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Customized Sale Book Drone Video

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Farmland Auction Marketing

We go above and beyond to make sure that your property is advertised locally, regionally, and nationally to make you the most money.

• Newspaper Ads: The Des Moines Register and local hometown newspapers in Iowa.

• Farm Publications Ads: Hawkeye Trader and The Exchange. These publications have provided a solid positive result over the years.

• Customized Sale Bill: Full-color sale bill hung in a four county area. Sale bills will also be mailed to all local landowners.

• Signage: Large, highly visible signage will be placed on the property

• Website Listings: wmgauction.com, LandsofAmerica.com, Land-watch.com, and zillow.com

• Targeted Email Marketing: Utilize our excluvsive database of thousands.

• Multiple Listing Service (MLS): Land MLS through the Realtors Land Institute, The Auction MLS from the National Auctioneers Association, IowaAuctioneers.com through the Iowa Auctioneers Association

• Drone Video: An aerial video of your land will be produced and uploaded to YouTube.

• Social Media: The Auction will be promoted through Facebook ads and Twitter.

• Personal Contact: All adjoining landowners will be contacted prior to the sale.

• Radio Ads: We may consider radio ads at your request.

Testimonials

“Whitaker Marketing Group was much more than a business we used. David and his wife Ann, were with us each step of the way as we made the decision to sell our farm. They walked through the auction process and took care of all the paperwork, working closely with our family attorney of 40 years to complete the legal process. David’s advertising and superior auctioneering skills allowed us to realize a great price for our ground. During the sale process, he also helped us negotiate a fair price on an acreage, which we are currently designing as our dream home. We would definitely recommend Whitaker Marketing Group for all your real estate or auction needs. We are glad to call David and Ann friends after working so closely with them!”

Sue and Brian Eldridge

“Whitaker Marketing Group is an incredible team to work with. Within hours of the first phone call I received many great farmland options in the locations and quality I was looking for. Whitaker Marketing Group made contacts and connections to seek out land options I never dreamed possible and made the entire process easy. Great communication, prompt to answer questions and truly a team I trust. Thanks Ann and David.”

Greg Messerschmidt

Tax Deferred Exchanges

Did you know that Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 allows you to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of property held for investment or productive use in a trade or business?

To take advantage of the 1031 Tax Free Exchange, you need an independent thirdparty qualified intermediary. You may select your intermediary from among several options, as long as you don’t choose: yourself, a relative, your agent or your attorney, accountant or real estate broker. We suggest selecting your intermediary based on security, service, experience and price.

Whitaker Marketing Group works with clients as they complete IRS 1031 tax deferred exchanges. We are available to assist your attorney or accountant in putting together the exchange and then proceed to coordinate the process. We have, and use a very knowledgeable Qualified Intermediary.

What Kind of Property Qualifies for a 1031 Exchange?

Real Property: Almost all kinds of real estate are classified as like-kind to each other. As long as a piece of real property is used for investment or in a business, it will qualify for 1031 treatment. Rental properties, farms, ranches are examples of real properties that can be exchanged for one another and properties leased for 30 years or more.

Personal Property: Personal property can be exchanged using 1031 as long as it is used for investment or in a trade or business and is traded for like-kind property. This may become an issue when businesses or apartment complexes are traded and items of personal property (stoves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.) exceed 15 percent of the underlying real estate’s value.

Why Choose a 1031 Exchange?

The principal advantage of a 1031 exchange is the ability to use the entire equity of your property to acquire replacement property. The tax consequences of selling property are taken out of the equation and you are free to move equity into more lucrative or appropriate investments.