Fake Bids, Hidden Fees & Shady Auctioneers: Land Auctions Exposed (Ep. 362)
About this episode
Amber Haugland exposes the hidden issues in land auctions that can cost farmers thousands.
One wrong auction company can cost you the true value of your land — and you'd never know it. 👉 Find more Farming Without the Bank here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXYvzroUouEMsTGKFw5nJHQ 👉 Get the book: https://www.farmingwithoutthebank.com/book Amber Haugland of Haugland's Action Auction joins the show to pull back the curtain on a side of the land auction world most farmers never see coming. Whether you're selling the family farm, bidding on land next door, or starting to think about your estate, this episode could save you tens of thousands of dollars. IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ How to vet an auction company before you sign a single thing ✅ The "fake bid break" tactic — and exactly what to watch for in real time ✅ Why comparing commission rates alone will get you burned ✅ Sealed bid + live top-5 auction: why it consistently gets sellers the best price ✅ What buyers should NEVER tell an auction company ✅ Online auctions: the transparency problems and hidden buyer fees ✅ Owner financing through auction — how it works and why more people don't know about it ✅ Why naming your auction company in your estate plan prevents family war ✅ The ripple effect unethical auctioneers are…
People in this episode
Host: Mary Jo Irmen
Guest: Amber Haugland
Topics covered
- land auctions
- auction companies
- hidden fees
- bidding tactics
- real estate
- farmland prices
Keywords
- land auctions
- auction companies
- hidden fees
- bidding tactics
- real estate
- farmland prices
- commission rates
- owner financing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Haugland's Action Auction, Farming Without the Bank
Books & works: Farming Without the Bank
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