Real Estate, Farm Manager, Certified General Appraiser
Raised on a farm in Wabash County, IN, Jon Rosen has continued his passion for agriculture as an active farmer and one of two principal owners of the family farm corporation. He farms with two cousins and other employees along with the next upcoming generation of farmers in the Rosen Family, sharing responsibility for:
Jon Rosen sells real estate, performs appraisals, and manages farms for the Halderman Companies. He was a member of the United States Army and served in Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War. He was also stationed in Germany during the Cold War and was present when the Berlin Wall came down. While in the military, he received several awards and accommodations. Jon graduated with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He is a member of the Indiana Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.
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Phone: 260.740.1846
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APPRAISALS
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FARM ACRES
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.
Anchor points indicate the latest upcoming real estate listings and sales results for the past few years.
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.
We really appreciated the high level of expertise when we were looking to sell the farm. You presented a very fair arrangement of the fees for the auction and had a deep level of knowledge of the previous sales in the area and what price we could expect. When I contacted Jon with any questions he was always very quick to respond.
Prior to the auction Jon would update me on the people they were talking with about the farm and the potential buyers they had met with to tour the farm. The evening of the sale I was impressed by the number of people involved in the auction team. They were very nice and knowledgeable. Jon did a great job of informing me of realistic expectations for auction night but the marketing and the interest in our property really exceeded my expectations. When I arrived at the auction site I was surprised by the number of potential buyers already in attendance. I was surprised but also thankful for the friendliness and knowledge of everyone on the auction team.
I had never attended an auction before and it was just amazing. The technology along with all the different bid boards that were used so that everyone could clearly see what was happening. It was big and impressive. I could tell that the auction team had planned for many different scenarios that could happen and they were prepared.
Jon wanted to thank you for the good auction. Was very happy with your team and felt we got a very fair price.
Thank you for all you have done for us. We appreciate the respect and good judgement we received from Halderman Companies and you in particular. We would highly recommend Halderman Companies.
I highly recommend that any family farm businesses consider in their long term planning the value of having decided ahead to consult with the Halderman team. When a widow or an heir becomes responsible for farming operations, upon the death or disability of the primary farmer, it is of utmost concern to transition the enormous job of running the farm and keeping it profitable. Market conditions, trends, laws, and paperwork can be overwhelming to manage. Halderman’s are right there to help in every aspect!
In selling our farms Marcheta and I were thoroughly pleased with Halderman Farm Management and especially their agents….Jon Rosen. They were knowledgeable, confidential and attended to every detail in the process. They were always available to answer any questions and support us in the decision making process of selling our farms.
Thank you for all the hard work you did to ensure a successful outcome for the sale of our mothers properties. Our mother would and is proud of the legacy she left her children, grand, great grand and great great grandchildren.
Kosciusko, IN - 197.60 Acres
High Quality Recreational Land, Near Carr Lake, Great Location for Hunting or Camping
Wabash, IN - 916.56 Acres
High Quality Tillable Farmland, Productive Soils , Hog and Grain Operation, (2) Homes
Marshall, IN - 364.00 Acres
Productive Soils, Mostly Tillable Acreage, Large Farm in German Township
Wabash, IN - 70.60 Acres
Productive Tillable Farmland, Pattern Tiled, Road Frontage along CR 950 N, Located Near (2) Elevators
Wabash, IN - 318.99 Acres
High Quality Tillable Farmland
Wabash, IN - 193.00 Acres
Productive Soils, Timber, Recreation The woods has not been harvested for at least 15 years
Huntington, IN - 75.00 Acres
A nice flat farmland tract with an open ditch for drainage with a nice woods available for hunting and recreation.
Huntington, IN - 189.56 Acres
Tillable Farmland, Homes, Productive Soils, Outbuildings, Road Frontage
DeKalb, IN - 264.65 Acres
Good Tile Outlets, Large Number of Tillable Acres, Adjoining Tracts 1-4 Make Large 243 Acre Tract When Combined, Large Amount of Road Frontage, Woods are Great for Hunting Deer & Turkey
Huntington, IN - 4.00 Acres
Spacious Home, Located Near Salamonie Reservoir
Steuben, IN - 200.00 Acres
Great Hunting, Valuable Timber, Potential Building Sites TIMBER VALUES: Tract 2 - $208,956, Tract 3 - $72,142, Tract 6 - $58,660, and Tract 7 - $180,052
Of those total Halderman managed acres, Jon Rosen manages 4,890+ acres throughout Northeast and North 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.
We needed someone who understood the technology that could talk to us about what was getting produced, how that compared to previous years and then make recommendations about what we should do from there. When we met with Howard, he didn’t try and sell us on his company. Instead, he just explained what his management team did for people in our situation. We walked out of their office knowing we needed their help to make good decisions.
The farm manager in our area – Jon Rosen – looked at our rental agreement and said we could do better. He was extremely professional through the process, he never said anything negative about our tenant or anything that he was doing on the property. Jon suggested we bid out the land to other tenants and how he could help us through that process. We went ahead with it and eventually came to realize that Jon was able to make us an additional $50,000 a year, which is incredible, and we never would have known it without his help.
Our family started with Halderman Farm Management around ten years ago and we have loved the Halderman team. The communication within the Halderman organization was such that everyone working with our property was well informed. Nothing was missed. Our farm managers were willing to communicate with us in a way that was best for our family….and we were kind of complicated with many farms and four owners. All of us owners appreciated the farm updates, the ability to call our manager and ask questions and the detailed monthly reports. Our farms were expertly managed!
We would like to thank Halderman Farm Management and Jon Rosen for helping us purchase our farm acreage. They new the right people to contact and had the proper paperwork to make closing go smooth. Thanks again Jon, we would definitely ask for your services again.
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