(Continued from Page 69) with their accountant to understand details about taxes and how the money will be handled,” Ob erholtzer advised. A big part of the challenge is dealing with the emotions of parting with a farm into which they’ve “put a lifetime of blood, sweat, and tears.” For those considering buying a farm, they need to evaluate their goals as far as they are able, he said. The property and its location will need to meet fi nancial, social, church, emotional, and schooling needs. “As a realtor, my main job is to fine-tune their thinking so they can make an intelligent decision,” said Oberholtzer. After a family has decided on a farm property that would fit their needs, putting together the money frequently becomes the main concern. “Financing is the biggy,” Oberholtzer said. He’s seen various means to help potential buyers realize their dream of owning a farm. For a dairy farmer, that could mean raising heifers to build a milking herd while working for another farmer, for exam ple. For many folks, the the ability to buy a farm Oberholtzer Recalls Visit our website for upcoming auctions www.remartinauctions.com Mahlon Oberholtzer has been selling farms out of his home office in Smoketown since 1977. means moving out of their home area to more at fordable lands. The good news is that some parts of Pennsylvania (Turn to Page 72) The team of Robert E. Martin, Jeffrey R. Martin, Michael L. Martin and Randall L. Ranch have over 70 years combined auction experience and have devel oped a solid reputation within Lancaster County and surrounding areas in Southeastern Pennsylvania • Real Estate • Farm Equipment & Machinery Our Auctioneers are licensed and bonded We strive to conduct our auctions in a professional manner where honesty and integrity are foundational to our mission of making your auction experience a posi tive and profitable one. • Antiques • Livestock • Personal Property
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