(Continued from Page 70) and other states welcome new farmers, said Ob erholtzer, who has had dealings in 25 counties throughout the state. Dealing with people is the part about being a real tor that has brought Oberholtzer the most joy and the most pain. Through his job Oberholtzer has had the opportu nity to offer clients his knowledge of local real estate practices and legal parameters as well as his negoti ating experience in price and and other matters. He has also been able to help farmers develop cash flow plans to be successful on their new property. “1 think all the friends that I’ve made over the years have really been the biggest asset the people who were happy with what happened (in the real estate transaction),” he said. Mutual trust plays a big role in those successes. “People can also be the biggest thorn,” Ob erholtzer said, especially those “who back down on promises.” Oberholtzer recalled one seller who signed a list ing agreement for his farm, but “when it came right down to it, he refused to sell.” That left the buyer hanging, and Oberholtzer had to absorb at least some of the blame for it, not to Ken Downs Sr. Auctioneer 20 Plus years experience! Family owned and operated FARMERS POULTRY & HAY AUCTION Auction Every Monday RD #1 MARTINSBURG, PA Hay Auction 12:30 Household 6:00 P.M. Poultry & Rabbits 7:30 PM Call the auction house to consign 814-793-3723 Also specializing in Estate & Farm Auctions Give us a call Auctioneers: Ken Downs Sr. AU-003577-L 814-684-3466 Ken Downs Jr. AU-005021-L 814-669-4365 Anthony D. Smith AU-004043-L 814-733-4339 Oberholtzer Recalls mention losing his commission on the deal. Oberholtzer remembered an instance when a (Turn to Page 73) _jgk pi >guphy ja computer have become a tool in Ob erholtzer’s real estate trade in recent years. Aaron E Ma Professional ITJN AUCTION SERVICE AU-002250-L Real Estate • Farm Equipment • Antiques • Household Goods OUR SPECIALTY IS REAL ESTATE Need A Reason To Cali Us? * Over 30 Years of Auction Experience * * Over $7,000,000.00 Worth Sold in 2002 * * Nearly 100% of Real Estate Offered Was Sold * * Honest, Reliable, Personalized Service * OUR SERVICES DON’T COST -THEY PAY auctioneering Aaron E. Martin (717)733-3511 370 Hillcrest Drive Ephrata, PA. 17522
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