The Dirt Dealer, Jeff Obrecht, Archie Kuntz, Mid Iowa, farm land real estate
ABOUT US
Mid Iowa Real Estate, Auctions, & Appraisals is rooted deep in agriculture in the Midwest. Whether listing or auctioning farm real estate, appraising farm real estate, or an in-depth consultation, we are here to help.
"The Dirt Dealer"™ can provide a detailed proposal or consultation regarding all of your real estate needs.
Honesty, integrity and professionalism are what "The Dirt Dealer"™ has strived for since entering the farm real estate business in 1981. Jeffrey Obrecht has over 40 years of serving the needs of the farming communities of the Midwest. He has been the #1 salesman in the Midwest for 12 years. This drive equates to passion for the farm real estate business and for the opportunity to do what is right for all customers that are served. The opportunity to aid our customers in the sale or appraisal of their real estate is a considered a privilege and is never taken for granted.
Let “The Dirt Dealer”™ work for you.
REMEMBER.....WE ARE OFTEN IMITATED,
BUT NEVER DUPLICATED.
YOU ONLY HAVE ONE OPPORTUNITY
TO SELL YOUR FARM.
LET’S DO IT RIGHT.
RANKED #5 AUCTION COMPANY IN IOWA, 2023
Broker/Real Estate Sales Associate
Auctioneer
Certified General Appraiser in Iowa
Owner of Mid Iowa Real Estate
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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Licensed Iowa Real Estate Broker since 1983
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Licensed Iowa Certified General Real Property Appraiser since 1992
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American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers - 1976 to present
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2004-2007 Farmers National Company President’s Eagle Club Award- $3+ million sales per year
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2007, 2009-2013 Farmers National Company Real Estate Agent of the Year - Over $200 million in real estate sales
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2008 Farmers National Company President’s Circle Real Estate Award - Over $21 million in real estate sales
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2011, 2012 & 2013 Realtors Land Institute Award for Volume & Acres Sold
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2014-2015 Peoples Company Salesperson of the Year - Over $65 million in real estate sales
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Featured on national and international TV 2011 & 2012
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CNN Money - Rock Center with Brian Williams
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CBS Evening News
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Tokyo TV
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United Kingdom Channel 4 News
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Member of Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines
EDUCATION BACKGROUND:
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Reisch Auction School (1984)
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Iowa State University (1975)
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Bethany Lutheran College (1971)
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Meservey-Thornton High School (1969)
Real Estate Sales Associate
EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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Worked with production agricultural crops and livestock his entire life
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Custom farms in Poweshiek and surrounding counties
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Worked with conservation practices with his previous business Kuntz Dirt Moving and Hauling Co.
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Has been very active with livestock, including cattle and hog production for over 40 years
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Top salesperson in the nation for Bio-Tech Co.
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Been involved in several branded specialty pork and beef companies
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Former treasurer for the North American South Devon Association
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Poweshiek County Farm Bureau board member
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Brooklyn Telecommunications board member for 9 years, and the Board President for 3 of those years
- Built, owned, and promoted Brooklyn Raceway
- Born and raised in Poweshiek County
- He and his wife Sally have 5 children and 11 grandchildren
- Member of Grace United Methodist Church in Brooklyn
Real Estate Sales Associate
Auctioneer
EXPERIENCE:
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Born and raised in an agriculture family with an emphasis on the pork industry
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17 years municipal public works experience
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Track announcer for the Warren County Speedway (2018-2021)
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Event announcer for Lunatic Promotions (2004-present)
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Married to Lisa and proud father of 2 girls
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Resident of Indianola
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Member of Lutheran Church of the Cross (LCC) in Altoona
EDUCATION BACKGROUND:
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Buena Vista University (2009)
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Ellsworth Community College (2003)
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Missouri Auction School (1998)
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Casey-Westfield (IL) High School (1993)
Broker/Real Estate Sales Associate
Auctioneer
Farm Manager
AuctionTime Sales Representative
EXPERIENCE:
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Licensed Iowa Real Estate Broker since 2024
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Grew up on a row crop, cattle, and hog farm near Belmond, Iowa
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Worked for Syngenta Seeds in seed corn production for 5-1/2 years
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Member of Zion Reformed Church, Sheffield, Iowa
EDUCATION BACKGROUND:
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Kansas State University
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Masters of Agribusiness (2022)
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World Wide College of Auctioneering (2022)
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Iowa State University
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Agricultural Studies (2016)
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Hampton-Dumont High School (2012)
Real Estate Sales Associate
EXPERIENCE:
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Licensed Iowa Real Estate since 2024
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Raised on a 5th generation diversified grain and livestock farm in Maloy, Iowa
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Works as a Strategic Communications Specialist for John Deere; joined the company in 2020 as a Business Development Intern
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Experience in agronomy, sales, market research and economics, communications, and public relations
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Proud supporter of FFA & 4-H; earned American FFA Degree in 2018 for raising and managing Purebred Simmental herd
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Resident of Franklin County
EDUCATION BACKGROUND:
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Iowa State University
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Bachelor of Science Degree: Agricultural Business (2021)
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Mount Ayr High School (2017)
John Stoddard Cancer Center’s “Rally Against Cancer”
