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Notes from the field
Short, useful reading on auctions, selling, buying, and the local market.
Auctions
5 min readHow a Land Auction Actually Works
A clear, plain-English walk through a Merle Miller land auction — from listing day to the gavel falling.
February 4, 2025
Selling
4 min readPreparing Your Acreage for Sale
Small, low-cost moves that meaningfully improve what your acreage brings — whether you list or take it to auction.
January 18, 2025
Selling
6 min readAuction or Traditional Listing — Which Should You Choose?
Both methods work. Picking the right one depends on the property, the market, and your timeline.
December 12, 2024
Buying
5 min readBuying Land in Rural South Dakota: What to Look For
A buyer's checklist for evaluating an SD acreage — water, access, soils, taxes, and zoning.
November 2, 2024