Real Estate Agent, Farm Manager
Jim was raised on a 1,200 acre grain and livestock farm in Clinton County, Indiana where he worked in every aspect of the family farm operation. He still helps manage the family farm operation and owns farmland in Clinton and Boone Counties. Jim joined the Halderman Companies in 1983, applying his extensive knowledge and experience to help clients with their farm needs throughout central Indiana.
Phone: 317.627.6928
Email: jimc@halderman.com
Real Estate Agent, Farm Manager
Sam is a second generation Halderman employee. He grew up amidst both the Halderman Companies and the family grain operation learning the intricacies of and helping out in both businesses. Prior to working with Halderman, he has management consulting experience with global and regional agribusiness companies and experience in Agricultural lending and underwriting. He enjoys working with landowners to help them maximize their farm’s investment potential.
Phone: 317.442.0251
Email: samc@halderman.com
Clinton, IN - 107.71 Acres
Versatile farm with productive cropland and woods
Clinton, IN - 165.48 Acres
Prime Clinton County Farmland and Potential Building Site with Creek
Boone, IN - 276.28 Acres
Large Block Prime Farmland with Desirable Mix of Woods, Creek, & Potential Building Site
Sam Clark and the team at Halderman did a fantastic job handling the sale. They did a great job in maximizing the sale price which exceeded our expectations. Sam explained the whole process in advance and executed the plan. Thanks again to the Halderman team for handling our sale.
Thank you for your expertise in guiding Wilson Farms from a proposal through today’s 1031 transaction. There are very few advisors that I really trust, Clarks being at the top of the list. Every “T“ crossed, “I” dotted and always with friendliness and patience.
Thank you so much for handling this whole process for me. I couldn’t have secured this of a strong rental rate without your insight and expertise! I am very happy with your efforts from initial consultation to all the steps that you took leading up to signing the new lease with the chosen farmer. I look forward to having a new long term tenant and working with you going forward.
I appreciate all that you did regarding my mom and dad’s farm.
Your team was very professional and “top-notch” all the way through the process.
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Appraisals can range from a market valuation to a complete, detailed report. Offerings include: loan evaluation, estate evaluation, sale, conservations easements and more. Many families, individuals, attorneys, financial institutions and investors make up our list of satisfied clients.
Our agents list and sell all types of real estate: live, online or sealed bid auctions, acquisitions or private sales. After thoroughly evaluating the property and engaging in discussions with the client, we will confidently recommend the most effective method of sale tailored to their needs. We are dedicated to ensuring a smooth and successful transaction that exceeds expectations.
We provide complete or partial management services to hundreds of farms across the US, coast to coast. Consulting and financial services are also available. All of our services are tailored to the individual landowner ranging from lease negotiation to complete management of the farm operation.
Boone, IN - 160.00 Acres
Quality Farmland with Home, Large Shop, Grain Bins in a strong agricultural area with influence from north side of Indianapolis
Fountain, IN - 94.47 Acres
Productive Cropland, Wooded, Recreational Land, & Potential Building Sites
Hamilton, IN - 314.82 Acres
Large Block High Quality Farmland, Homes, Multiple Additional Outbuildings
Hamilton, IN - 98.86 Acres
Unique Property with Potential Building Site, Tillable, Mature Woods, & Pond
Hamilton, IN - 362.52 Acres
Quality Farmland and Potential Building Sites
Clinton, IN - 130.44 Acres
Quality Tillable Land, Woods, Rural Residence
Hamilton, IN - 95.50 Acres
Excellent tillable and wooded land in a great location
Anchor points indicate the latest upcoming real estate listings and sales results for the past few years.
When we met with Jim and Sam they addressed our needs and began providing solutions to our problems. They handled all of the challenges in a very professional manner. They are credible and honest people. Jim and Sam provided professionalism and did a great job marketing the property. I work in very competitive and fast-paced sales environment and Jim and Sam treated me like I try to treat my own customers. I had high expectations going into the process and they far exceeded those expectations.
The journey from my Mom’s passing back in May to my first conversation with Ruth about the farms to my Google search for farm management firms to my first email exchange with Dave (and two other prospective firms), through the many complexities of working with, for and around our tenant…this has been an eventful, informative and sometimes tedious journey. And I have to say, through it all, you guys have provided solid guidance and advice, resulting in an outcome that I personally find as good as I could have hoped for, including the welfare of our tenant. Please accept my sincere gratitude.
Thanks so much, Sam. You and Jim have been great to work with in every way…organized, thorough, accurate, responsive and supportive. Especially with the long distance aspect of dealing with the three of us and the paperwork and all the details, your knowledge and professionalism have shown through.
I want to thank all the persons involved in the auction of the Young Farm. It was quite an experience. Still missed a lot of the action. Could not write fast enough. The size of those who attended surprised me. And it certainly went quickly.
You all did a great job, so please thank all those involved.
Auction or Private Sale
Our recommendation is that you enter the sale process with an open mind. If asked, Halderman will make a recommendation as to which type of sale is best for your farm. This recommendation is based on the method we think can best achieve your goals and the property itself. Some farms naturally lend themselves to one type of marketing system. For example a bare 80 acres in a location that typically has a lot of competition is likely a good auction candidate. In contrast, a highly improved swine operation is probably better sold as a going concern via private treaty.
Should I sell my farm?
This is a question only you can answer. Halderman Companies can help you determine what you might expect in terms of sale price and can describe the current marketplace vs the historical trends. We can also help you think about tax scenarios and family estate planning issues and put you in contact with attorneys or accountants, if needed. Once you have the information you can make a more informed decision on the timing of a sale.
What is a fair price?
Prior to selling Halderman can assist you in determining a sale price range and even complete an appraisal, if necessary. Using this information we will assist you in determining an asking price in a private sale scenario and a release price for an auction sale. Of course the fair price is determined ultimately by the market where a willing seller and a willing buyer agree on a price and terms. This can be achieved via a well marketed auction where there are a number of bidders in attendance and active bidding. It can also be achieved via private sale marketing and subsequent negotiations.
What type of appraisals does Halderman offer?
Halderman offers a variety of appraisal services ranging from market valuation to a complete detailed report for accredited, loan, estate, certified or court testimony appraisals. Reasons you may find yourself in need of an appraisal include: a property sale, condemnation proceedings, conservation easements, property purchase consideration, division of property among family members or a situation in which you may need a market value appraisal.
What is the difference between a Certified Appraisal and a Broker Price Opinion (BPO)?
Though they are both property valuations, they differ based on their intended purpose and the method in which they are conducted.
A Certified Appraisal is performed by a professional who has completed hours of education and training receiving a certified licensing to conduct certified appraisals. This type of appraisal is thorough and detailed typically for mortgage lending or various legal proceedings consisting of property condition, market trends and legal issues.
A Broker Price Opinion (BPO) is a type of appraisals that is less detailed and performed by real estate agents which can be completed quicker. Common purposes for this type of appraisal would be a foreclosure evaluation, pre-listing valuation conducted before a sale, or any situation requiring a quick marketing valuation.
Of those total Halderman managed acres, the Clark Team manages 23,230+ acres throughout Central Indiana indicated by the anchor points below.
Why should I consider Farm Management?
As a farmland owner you own an asset of significant value. If you own just 200 acres that property could easily be worth more than $1 MM. What other investment of that size do you have that does not have a professional manager, watching it on a regular basis? Halderman Farm Management understands current lease terms and rates. We know the current technology available in agriculture. We make it our business to know the current USDA Farm Bill and how it can impact and benefit your farm. Our business is agriculture and specifically we know farmland ownership issues. We become your fiduciary and manage your farm like it is our own! We learn your goals and objectives and work to implement what you want to happen on your farm. The thousands of dollars you have in a mutual fund, or individual company is being managed by someone. Shouldn’t your farmland investment also be professionally managed?
How do I determine a fair rent?
The market determines the rent for any given farm. Therefore the best way to determine a fair rent is to do a competitive bid process on the lease terms you seek OR find out rents in the surrounding area and use them to compare to your farm and make your own analysis. Halderman Farm Management can execute both of these strategies on your behalf. This makes leasing your farm very simple. Turn over the management of your farm to us and we will make sure you maximize your current farm income opportunity and enhance the value of your farm over time.
How do I find a new tenant?
This process can be extensive if you are unfamiliar with the area around your farm. Start by driving the roads near your farm, learn the neighbors, see who is interested, talk to the county extension agent and local ag bankers for references. Work with the local ag vendors to see who are likely prospects. Go through a typical interview process and then once you’ve chosen some likely candidates begin negotiating. The alternative is to hire Halderman to do all of this for you! In many locations this work is already complete and known and therefore we are very efficient in this process and can deliver a few viable tenant prospects to you within a couple of weeks.
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