Real Estate for Farmers: How to Buy or Sell Productive Farmland in Southeast MN

August 25, 2025

Whether you’re expanding your farm operation, cashing out on your land investment, or entering agriculture for the first time, buying or selling farmland is a high-stakes decision. At Bunne Farms, we specialize in connecting buyers and sellers of productive agricultural real estate across Southeast Minnesota.


Here’s what you need to know before making your next farmland move.

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The Farmland Market in Southeast Minnesota

The demand for quality tillable acres in counties like Fillmore, Dodge, Mower, and Olmsted remains strong. Why?

  • Consistent corn and soybean yields
  • Limited supply of well-managed land
  • Strong rental demand for passive owners


Average farmland prices range between $6,000 and $12,000 per acre, depending on soil productivity, location, and improvements.

Buying Farmland in Minnesota: 5 Key Steps

1. Define Your Goals

  • Are you expanding your operation, investing, or diversifying?
  • What’s your acreage need and budget?

2. Work With a Local Broker

  • Bunne Farms connects buyers with listings that match your exact needs.
  • We understand zoning, soil types, and local pricing.

3. Evaluate the Land

  • Drainage, soil quality, crop history, access roads, and water availability.
  • We can walk the property and assess ROI potential.

4. Secure Financing

We work with ag lenders and investors to structure deals that work for all parties.

5. Close and Operate or Lease

Start farming yourself or use Bunne Farms for custom farming or rental management.

Selling Farmland in Southeast MN: What to Know

1. Timing the Market

Spring and fall are peak buying seasons when crop outcomes are known.

2. Property Prep

Soil tests, field conditions, and clean documentation improve sale value.

3. Buyer Matching

We don’t just list, we connect with motivated, pre-qualified buyers through our network.

4. Optional Farming Continuity

Want to sell but keep the land productive? Bunne Farms can farm it for the new owner under custom agreements.

Why Work With Bunne Farms?

Unlike traditional real estate agents, we bring:

  • 100+ years of farming experience
  • Local knowledge of land values, crop trends, and soil productivity
  • Connections to real buyers, investors, and landowners


Whether you're a farmer scaling up, an investor entering agricultural real estate, or a landowner looking to transition out, we help close win-win deals.

FAQs About Farm Land Real Estate in Minnesota

  • Is it better to lease or sell my farmland?

    It depends on your financial goals. Selling brings cash now; leasing brings steady income and keeps the land in your name. We help you weigh both options.

  • How long does it take to sell a farm property?

    Typical farmland sales close in 30 to 90 days, depending on buyer financing and land prep.

  • Can Bunne Farms manage the land after I buy it?

    Yes. We offer full custom farming services, seasonal leases, or tenant placement after purchase.

Ready to Buy or Sell Farmland?

Buying or selling farmland in Southeast Minnesota? Let Bunne Farms guide you through the process from first call to final closing.

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