Wayne County Land Auction
184.55 Surveyed Acres M/L
Offered in Two Tracts
Friday, February 24th, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Auction Location:
Wayne County Fair Event Center
800 2nd Avenue
Corydon, Iowa 50060

Attorney for the Estate: Verle W. Norris, Law Office of Verle W. Norris, Corydon, Iowa

Online Bidding: Register to bid at http://peoplescompany.bidwrangler.com/. Potential bidders may have access to the live auction by utilizing Peoples Company's online auction platform via the Internet. By using Peoples Company's online auction platform, bidders acknowledge that the Internet is known to be unpredictable in performance and may, from time to time, impede access, become inoperative, or provide slow connection to the online auction platform. Bidders agree that Peoples Company nor its affiliates, members, officers, shareholders, agents, or contractors are, in any way, responsible for any interference or connectivity issues the bidder may experience when utilizing the online auction platform.

Auction Method: All tracts will be sold on a per-acre basis and will be offered through the "Buyer's Choice Auction Method", whereas the winning bidder may elect to take, in any order, one or both tracts for their high bid. The "Buyer's Choice Auction Method" auctioning will continue until both tracts have been purchased. Tracts will not be offered in their entirety or combined at the conclusion of the auction.

Tract 1: 155.22 Surveyed Acres M/L
Tract 2: 29.33 Surveyed Acres M/L

Bidder Registration: All prospective bidders must register with Peoples Company and receive a bidder number in order to bid at the auction. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning bidder(s) acknowledge they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.

Farm Program Information: Farm Program Information is provided by the Wayne County Farm Service Agency. The figures stated in the marketing material are the best estimates of the Seller and Peoples Company; however, Farm Program Information, base acres, total crop acres, conservation plan, etc. are subject to change when the farm is reconstituted by the Wayne County FSA and NRCS offices.

Earnest Money Payment: A 10% earnest money payment is required on the day of the auction. The earnest money payment may be paid in the form of cash or check. All funds will be held in the Law Office of Verle W. Norris Trust Account.

Closing: Closing will occur on or around Friday, April 7th, 2023. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing in the form of a certified check or wire transfer. With respect to the timing of the Seller and successful Buyer in fulfilling the obligations set forth in the Real Estate Sale and Purchase Agreement, time is of the essence.

Possession & Farm Leases: Possession of Tract # 1 will be At Closing and is available for the 2023 cropping season. Early possession may be allowed with proof of liability insurance and receipt of earnest payment. Tract #2 is leased for the 2023 grazing season and possession will be given At Closing, Subject to Tenant's Rights. The Buyer for Tract #2 will assume the current farm lease and receive a credit for the 2023 cash rent At Closing.

Contract & Title: Immediately upon conclusion of the auction, the high bidder will enter into a real estate sales contract and deposit with The Law Office of Verle W. Norris the required earnest money payment. The Seller will provide a current abstract at their expense. Sale is not contingent upon Buyer obtaining financing after the conclusion of the auction. All financial arrangements are to have been made prior to bidding at the auction. Transfer will be made by Court Officer Deed. Estate Auction is subject to final court approval.

Surveys: The Seller has completed a survey for both tracts. No additional surveying or staking will be provided by the Seller.

Fences: Existing fences, if any, are in as-is condition and will not be updated or replaced by the Sellers. Not all tract and boundary lines are fenced and if needed, will be the responsibility of the Buyer at closing. Existing fence lines may not fall directly on the legal boundary. All current and any future fences and fence lines shall be governed by the Wayne County and State of Iowa fence line rules and regulations.

Other: This sale is subject to all easements, covenants, leases, and restrictions of record. All property is sold on an “As is – Where is” basis with no warranties, expressed or implied, made by the Auctioneer, Peoples Company, or Seller. All bids will be on a price per acre basis. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning bidder acknowledges that they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction. Any announcements made auction day by the Auctioneer or Listing Agents will take precedence over all previous marketing material or oral statements. Bidding increments are at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer. No absentee or phone bids will be accepted at the auction without prior approval of the Auctioneer. All decisions of the Auctioneer are final.

Disclaimer: All field boundaries are presumed to be accurate according to the best available information and knowledge of the Seller and Peoples Company. Overall tract acres, tillable acres, etc. may vary from figures stated within the marketing material. Buyer should perform his/her own investigation of the property prior to bidding at the auction. The brief legal descriptions in the marketing material should not be used in legal documents. Full legal descriptions will be taken from abstract.