Private Treaty Sales
A private, negotiated sale between seller and buyer at a mutually agreed price — with no public bidding and no listing on the open market.
A private treaty sale is the most discreet way to sell farmland. There's no auction clock and no public asking price — just a confidential, professionally guided negotiation toward a price and terms that work for you. It's well suited to sellers who value privacy or who already have a buyer in mind.
The process
How a private treaty sale works
- 01
Confidential valuation
We assess your land privately and agree on a target price and terms — with no public listing and no signage unless you want it.
- 02
Discreet marketing
Where you wish, we quietly approach a targeted, qualified pool of buyers rather than advertising to the open market.
- 03
Direct negotiation
We negotiate confidentially on your behalf, keeping your interests and your privacy protected throughout.
- 04
Close through the brokerage
Once terms are agreed, the Contract of Purchase and Sale is executed and closing runs through the licensed REALTOR® and your law firm.
A private treaty sale may suit you if…
- Discretion and privacy matter more than public exposure.
- You already have a buyer, or a short list of them, in mind.
- Your circumstances call for a quiet, unhurried sale.
- You want a negotiated price rather than an auction or fixed listing.
Not sure which route fits your land?
Talk it through with our licensed REALTOR®. We'll help you weigh auction, MLS®, private treaty and tender against your property, timeline and goals.