The Schwarze Family Trust (heir of Charles Kluge) is offering their property publicly for sale for the first time in over 100 years. Located north of Madrid & Elsie, NE. 2024 possession except for growing wheat; landlord’s share of wheat to Buyer. 704.9± acres offered in separate parcels of 627.4± acres dryland & grass & 77.5± acres grass.
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ONLINE BIDDING PROCEDURE: The Schwarze Family Trust Dryland Auction will be offered for sale in 2 parcels. BIDDING WILL BE ONLINE ONLY. Bidding will begin @ 8:00 am MT on January 16, 2024. The auction will “soft close” @ 12:00 noon, MT on January 16, 2024. Bidding remains open on all parcels as long as there is continued bidding on 1 or more of the parcels. Bidding will close when 5 minutes have passed with no new bids on 1 or more of the parcels. Bidders may bid on any and/or all parcels at any time before bidding closes.
To bid at the online auction:
BIDDER REQUIREMENTS: Requirements for Buyer(s) to be approved to bid online: 1.) Review and agree to the terms and conditions of the Due Diligence Packet; 2.) Provide Reck Agri Realty & Auction verification of available funds to purchase the property and/or bank loan approval letter with no contingencies; and 3.) Sign and return to Reck Agri Realty & Auction the Bidder Approval Request form. Reck Agri Realty & Auction reserves the right to refuse registration to bid and/or bids from any bidder. Bidding increments are at the discretion of the Broker. Due Diligence Packet may be obtained by visiting Schwarze Family Trust Dryland Auction property page at reckagri.com or by calling Reck Agri Realty & Auction.
TERMS: Upon the conclusion of the auction, the highest bidder(s) will enter into and sign Farm, Ranch, & Land Purchase Agreement for the amount of the bid. Required earnest money deposit to be in the form of a personal, business, or corporate check for 15% of the purchase price, which is due upon the signing of the contract and to be deposited with Reck Agri Realty & Auction. Purchase contract will not be contingent upon financing. Terms and conditions in the Due Diligence Packet and oral announcements shall be incorporated and made a part of the Farm, Ranch, & Land Purchase Agreement. Sample of said purchase agreement is available within the Due Diligence Packet.
CLOSING: Buyer(s) shall pay in good funds, the balance of purchase price plus their respective closing costs, and sign and complete all customary or required documents at closing, which is on or before February 16, 2024. Closings to be conducted by Thalken Title Company and the closing service fee to be split 50-50 between Seller and Buyer(s).
TITLE: Seller to pass title by Trustee Deed free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, special assessments levied or assessed, and subject to all easements and restrictions or covenants now of record. Title commitments are available for review within the Due Diligence Packet and title commitment and exceptions will be incorporated and made a part of the Farm, Ranch, & Land Purchase Agreement. Title Insurance to be used as evidence of marketable title and cost of the premium to be split 50-50 between Seller and Buyer(s), except Buyer(s) to pay for cost of loan title insurance policy, if applicable. The Buyer(s) to receive a TBD title commitment within Due Diligence Packet, updated title commitment with Buyer(s) name, lender, purchase price, and all supplements and additions thereto after auction, and an owner’s title insurance policy in an amount equal to the purchase price after closing. Property to be sold subject to existing roads and highways; established easements and rights-of-way; prior mineral reservations; and other matters affected by title documents shown within the title commitment; and zoning, building, subdivision, and other restrictions and regulations of record.
POSSESSION: Possession of property upon closing, subject to lease on growing wheat crop.
PROPERTY CONDITION: Prospective Buyer(s) should verify all information contained herein. All prospective bidders are urged to fully inspect the property, its condition, and to rely on their own conclusions and the property is being sold AS IS-WHERE IS, without warranty, representation, or recourse to Seller.
GROWING CROPS: Buyer(s) to receive landlord share of growing wheat.
REAL ESTATE TAXES: 2024 real estate taxes due in 2025 to be paid by Buyer(s).
FSA DETERMINATION: FSA base acres and yields to pass with the property as designated within the Due Diligence Packet. Buyer(s) and Seller, at closing, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) stating the base acres and yields as designated within the Due Diligence Packet.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Legal descriptions are subject to existing fence/field boundaries or land-use trades, if any.
MINERALS: Seller to convey all their OWNED mineral rights to Buyer(s).
NOXIOUS WEEDS: There may be areas infested by noxious weeds. The location of and the density of noxious weeds is unknown.
ACREAGES: All stated acreages in the Color Brochure, Due Diligence Packet, and visual presentation at the auction are approximate and are obtained from the FSA office and/or county tax records. Both sources may indicate different acreages and no warranty is expressed or implied as to exact acreages of property. All bids are for the total parcel without regard to exact acreage. There will be no adjustment in purchase price if acreage is different than what is stated in this brochure and/or stated at the auction.
BIDDER REQUIREMENTS: Requirements for Buyer(s) to be approved to bid online: 1.) Review and agree to the terms and conditions of the Due Diligence Packet; 2.) Provide Reck Agri Realty & Auction verification of available funds to purchase the property and/or bank loan approval letter with no contingencies; and 3.) Sign and return to Reck Agri Realty & Auction the Bidder Approval Request form. Reck Agri Realty & Auction reserves the right to refuse registration to bid and/or bids from any bidder. Bidding increments are at the discretion of the Broker. Due Diligence Packet may be obtained by visiting Castle Dryland/CRP Auction property page at reckagri.com or by calling Reck Agri Realty & Auction.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The information contained herein has either been given to us by the owner of the property or obtained from sources that we deem reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, but we do not guarantee it. Reck Agri Realty & Auction and the Seller assume no responsibility for the omissions, corrections, or withdrawals. The location maps are not intended as a survey and are for general location purposes only. Reck Agri Realty & Auction and all other agents of Broker are or will be acting as a Limited Sellers Agent. Announcements made by Reck Agri Realty & Auction, at the time of sale will take precedence over any previously printed material or other oral statements. Reck Agri Realty & Auction does not offer broker participation for the “SCHWARZE FAMILY TRUST DRYLAND AUCTION”. Reck Agri Realty & Auction reserves the right to require bank references upon request and reserves the right to refuse bids from any bidder. Bidding increments are at the discretion of the Broker.
Prior to auction, Buyer(s) to review the terms and conditions as set forth in the Due Diligence Packet. Due Diligence Packet may be obtained by visiting auction property page at www.reckagri.com, or by calling Reck Agri Realty & Auction. Bidding on someone’s behalf must be approved by Reck Agri Realty & Auction 24 hours prior to auction.
