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Last updated on July 17, 2026
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A list price is often seen as the maximum price that a seller can expect for their land. In reality, it’s a guesstimate of value based on past sales, much akin to a quick appraisal.
Appraisals work well when dealing with movable assets but have limited application when it comes to farmland. The price of a used 2023 X9 JD combine in Rosetown, SK with 400 HRS should be very close to what they are selling for in Red Deer, AB. If the prices get out of line, buyers merely buy in the weaker market and transport goods until prices come into line, a process known as arbitrage. Farmland however is not subject to arbitrage as farmland cannot be moved.
With movable assets, virtually all of the value tends to be intrinsic to the object itself. External factors such as where it is located factor little in price, which is the exact opposite of what occurs with farmland. Numerous external factors can have a huge influence on the price of land such as demographics of neighbors – namely are they exiting or buying; is there perhaps a river that cuts off half the buyers; is there a tight concentration of buyers; or does the land fit perfectly with a neighbor's existing assemblage. All factors that an appraiser cannot put a value on, however, in the end will have a significant effect on the final price.
It is because of these inherent flaws in setting a list price for land that buyers have little confidence in a list price and often suspect it is inflated. Sellers, by using a list price, cap their land value in advance, often based upon comparisons that may not have the same external factors driving the price.
At CLHbid.com we have taken land that was previously listed and not sold and later sold it for double its list price solely because buyers get confidence the value is there when out-tendered by someone else.
True price discovery using escalating tender by CLHbid.com is key in maximizing value for farmland.
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If a buyer wants to make an offer in advance that is acceptable to our Seller, we are fine selling by Private Treaty.
My farm is owned by my corporation. How can CLHbid.com’s tax expert’s help me to maximize my sale price?
Individuals holding shares of a family farm corporation may utilize their lifetime capital gains exemption with proper tax planning. CLHbid.com works extensively with tax lawyers specializing in this area and works with the Seller’s trusted advisors to minimize taxes upon sale of the land. At CLHbid.com, we respect owners’ long-term relationships with local advisors and work with them.
How does CLHbid.com's unique 'En Bloc' feature maximize value?
On certain multi-parcel sales on CLHbid.com, once all bids are in, our ‘en bloc’ process offers only those bidders who have bid the highest on a set number of parcels to then bid against other multiple high bidders for the entire ‘en bloc’ land up for sale. To be fair to prior individual bidders, the ‘en bloc’ bidding starts at a premium amount that is in excess of the aggregate of all prior individual bids and bidders must meet requirements in order to participate in the 'en bloc' round of bidding. Buyers know it is almost impossible to be high on all parcels when selling on choice, and appreciate the ‘en bloc’ option.
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It is difficult to compare commission rates with others that sell farm land unless you are comparing what is all included in that commission. Choosing the cheapest service over the most comprehensive platform can result in a lower net sale price, costing sellers hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some situations are more complex than others and there may be obstacles along the way. With the legal, accounting, agricultural, and marketing expertise on our team, we have proven to take what was complicated or difficult for a client and provide a solution that works for everyone. Whether it be dealing with Surface Lease Rentals, tax questions, access, subdivisions, caveats, aggregate potential, and any other matter that may affect the final outcome, that is just part of what we do. We can also handle all the legal aspects for the Seller. If you talk to prior Sellers that have used CLHbid.com, most don’t view our platform as a cost but rather a function of how much more we brought them in net value.