Trusted Agriculture
Real Estate Partners
If you’re considering the sale of your valuable farmland our experienced team is here to provide guidance and clarity while ensuring success every step of the way.
Wingert Land Services
Southern Minnesota’s most trusted name in farmland sales and auctions.
Wingert Land Services, Inc. is a full-service agricultural real estate firm specializing in the brokerage and appraisal of farmland in southern Minnesota. With a long-standing commitment to the agricultural community, we bring unmatched experience and expertise to each transaction and client relationship.
Since 1985, we have represented sales and purchases of thousands of parcels including farmland, hobby farms, livestock facilities, recreational land and rural developments. Our deep knowledge of the market, integrity and experience sets us apart and ensures you get the best value. Wingert Land Services is the leading, trusted partner in agricultural land transactions for Southern Minnesota—consistently and successfully connecting buyers and sellers
Available Properties
Upcoming Auctions
Education
Anoka Technical Institute – Architectural & Engineering
Mankato State University – Business Management
Realtors Land Institute (RLI)/Texas A&M Courses
Each course is either a two-day or one-week course held in different cities throughout the United States with a two-hour or half-day test at the end of the course.
- Ag Land Marketing
- Investment Analysis
- Exchanging (simultaneous and Section 1031 deferred)
- Subdivision and Land Development
- Creative Land Planning for Profit
- Negotiation
- Land 101
- Timberland Evaluation
- RLI two-day National Land Conference annually 2007–2016
- American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) Courses
- “Principles of Farm Management” Indianapolis, IN: 1997
- “Conservation Easements” Morton, MN: 2001
- “Wetland Mitigation” Red Wing, MN: 2005
- “Negotiation” Rochester, MN: 2006
Experience
Blue Earth County Soil & Water Conservation District: 1974–1975
- Soil evaluation, layout, survey & design of drainage systems, windbreaks, erosion control structures, terraces, etc
Created Wingert Land Services: 1976
- Specializing in Agricultural Engineering (drainage engineering, layout & design of erosion control structures, soil evaluation, wetland restoration, etc.)
- Worked with 16,000+ farmers and farmland owners in Southern Minnesota
- 30+ year member of the Minnesota Land Improvement Contractors Association
Created Wingert Realty & Land Services, Inc: 1993
Joined Hertz Farm Management in 2021
Recreated Wingert Land Services in 2023
Professional Development
Minnesota Real Estate Involvement
- Licensed in 1985, specializing in Agricultural Real Estate
- Member Realtors Association of Southern Minnesota
- Past Secretary (1989), Treasurer (1990), and Vice President (1991) of Minnesota Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute. RLI is an organization consisting of Realtors that specialize in all forms of land brokerage.
- President of Minnesota Realtors Land Institute: 1992
National Realtors Land Institute (RLI) Involvement
- RLI organization consists of the top farm, ranch, timber and transitional land Realtors throughout the United States
- Former member of the Board of Directors
- Appointed Regional Vice President of Region 8, which covers Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North and South Dakota: 1995, 2002
- National Vice Chairman of the Ag Land Committee: 1997
- National Chairman of the Ag Land Committee: 1998
- Received Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation: 1993
Obtaining the ALC is a five-year process. Requirements include a minimum of $1,000,000 of sales per year, State and National RLI involvement, completion of land education courses and seminars and two days of oral and written testing along with an in-depth demonstration report in Washington, D.C.
- Appointed by RLI to serve as Legislative Liaison to the National Association of Realtors
- National Vice-President 2011, President Elect 2012,
- National President Realtors Land Institute 2013
- Received the Realtors Land Institute ‘Land Realtor of America’ Award 2020
Created Wingert Realty & Land Services, Inc: 1993
Joined Hertz Farm Management in 2021
Recreated Wingert Land Services in 2023
Professional Organziations
- Realtors Association of Southern Minnesota
- Minnesota Association of Realtors
- National Association of Realtors
- Minnesota Land Improvement Contractors Association – Awarded 2007 Minnesota Land Improvement Contractor of Year
- Realtors Land Institute – Vice President 2011, President Elect 2012
- Realtors Land Institute – National President 2013
- Realtors Land Institute – March 2021 – Awarded 2020 Land Realtor of America
Education
Realtors Land Institute Completed Courses
- Land Investment Analysis – University of Denver
- Tax Deferred 1031 Exchanges
- Transitional Land Real Estate
- Real Estate Mapping Technologies & Techniques
- Recreational Land Real Estate
Experience
- Licensed Real Estate Agent: 2015
- Joined Wingert Realty & Land Services 2018-2021
- Acquired by Hertz Farm Management 2021-2024
- Joined Wingert Land Services 2024-Present
- President Upper Midwest Chapter, Realtors Land Institute, 2021
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Vice President Realtors Land Institute, 2020
APEX Award Winner Realtors Land Institute 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 - Licensed Real Estate Broker: 2024
- Commercial & Residential Real Estate Investor 2015-Present
- Commercial Real Estate Sales & Leasing Agent 2015-2018
Professional Development
Member National Realtors Land Institute, RLI, 2018-Present
RLI as an organization consists of the top farm, ranch, timber and transitional land Realtors throughout the United States. RLI, the Voice of Land, works to elevate the level of professionalism in the land industry by offering all land professionals the credibility, confidence, and connections that are the foundation for becoming the best in the business. Being a member of RLI shows a dedication to being a top tier land real estate professional.
Member Upper Midwest Chapter, Realtors Land Institute, 2018 – Present
Regional Chapters of RLI work to create a network of land focused professional providing educational and networking opportunities in various regions across the country. The Upper Midwest Chapter unites MN, SD, ND, and WI land focused realtors helping to improve and grow our professional presence in the upper Midwest.
President Upper Midwest Chapter, Realtors Land Institute – 2021-2022
Leading Upper Midwest Chapter toward it’s goals of serving and improving the profession of land focused real estate agents and brokers in MN, SD, ND, and WI
Vice President Upper Midwest Chapter, Realtors Land Institute – 2020-2021
Accredited Land Consultant, ALC Designation, RLI
Accredited Land Consultants (ALCs) are more than land professionals. They’re the most accomplished, the most experienced, and the highest performing land real estate experts across the country— whether they specialize in agricultural land, timberland, ranch and recreational properties, or vacant land for development. Obtaining the ALC is a process which Requires i a minimum of $1,000,000 of sales per year, State and National RLI involvement, completion of land education courses and seminars, oral and written testing, along with an in-depth demonstration report.
Licensed Real Estate Agent 2015 focused on Commercial Real Estate sales and leasing until 2018
Farmland Focused Real Estate Agent 2018-Present
License Real Estate Broker 2024
Organizations
- Realtors Association of Southern Minnesota
- Minnesota Association of Realtors
- National Association of Realtors
- Realtors Land Institute
- 4H Supporter – St. James, MN
Biography
Geoff is a licensed farmland broker with extensive experience in farmland sales from southern to north central Minnesota. His experience ranges from large multi-parcel transactions exceeding 1,000 acres to small individual farms and hunting parcels. Geoff has executed auctions and private treaty sales in farmland markets across Southern, Western, and Northern Minnesota as well as areas surrounding the Twin Cities. This experience has provided Geoff the knowledge necessary to successfully navigate a variety agricultural land transactions.
You can count on Geoff to provide sound consultation and guidance while working to achieve your goals and objectives throughout your land transaction. Geoff’s experience combined with the Wingert Land Services network can bring peace of mind and clarity as you navigate the often difficult but rewarding process of selling your family’s farmland or recreational property. You can expect a no pressure client focused discussion when approaching Geoff with your land transaction. Your priorities are most important and Geoff is here to listen first and provide you with first class service.
Geoff is dedicated to continuing to develop his knowledge to better serve his clients. Geoff was the 2021 Vice President of the Realtor’s Land Institute (RLI) Upper Midwest Chapter and served as President in 2022. He’s completed all education and land sales requirements and has received the designation of Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) from RLI.
Geoff is a member of the National Realtors Land Institute, Minnesota Realtors Land Institute, National Association of Realtors, and Minnesota Association of Realtors.
If you’re considering a land sale, you likely have questions and would appreciate some guidance. Reach out to a trusted and experienced land realtor like Geoff when the time is right for you. We are always here to serve and look forward to hearing from you.
Rick Hauge
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