Farmland Transactions Made Simple

TI-TRUST offers trusted, full-service support for buying and selling farmland. Whether you’re selling a family farm or looking to acquire new acreage, our licensed real estate professionals guide you through each step of the transaction with experience and care.

Who We Work With

We represent a variety of clients in farm real estate transactions, including:

  • Farmers
  • Landowners
  • Trustees and estate managers
  • Executors and beneficiaries
  • Investors and agricultural buyers

We assist both buyers and sellers of farmland and ensure a fair, efficient, and well-informed process.

Farm Services
Find Farms for Sale
meeting with farm appraiser

What We Broker

Our team handles a wide range of agricultural properties, including:

  • Cropland
  • Recreational and hunting land
  • Timberland

We work to protect your interests and maximize the value of your farmland.

Farms for Sale

  • Balke Farm

    40.0 Total Tax Acres Located in Section 36 of McKee Township, Adams County, Illinois

    County: Adams County, IL
    Type: Ag Production/Recreational

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Ready to Buy or Sell?

TI-TRUST is here to support your goals and simplify the process of farm real estate transactions.

Contact Us to Get Started
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Meet Our Farm Real Estate Team

TI-TRUST's brokerage services are led by a highly credentialed team with extensive knowledge of farm values, land use, and local markets.

Joseph Harris - Sr. Vice President
Joseph E. Harris, II, AFM
Senior Vice President, Real Estate Broker
Quincy, IL Office
Farm Services
Joe is an Accredited Farm Manager and Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Illinois and Missouri. He holds his Real Estate Managing Broker’s license in Illinois and his Real Estate Broker’s license in Missouri. Having over 40 years of experience managing farms and farm real estate, Joe confidently meets the needs of his clients. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and achieved his Accredited Farm Manager Designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Joe is the Senior Vice President of Farm Services at TI-Trust, Inc. and lives on a farm in southern Adams County with his wife, Kim.
Kit T. Holst
Farm Manager, Real Estate Agent
Quincy, IL Office
Farm Services
Kit has over sixteen years of agricultural experience and two years of direct farm management experience giving him a well-rounded and deep-rooted perspective to modern farming. He was raised on a row crop and livestock farm which has helped to develop his foundation for hard work, animal care, agronomy, and land stewardship that guides his approach to farm management. His core focus areas are lease negotiations, crop planning, grain marketing, and selecting the highest and best use of land to maximize long-term value and performance. Kit is a graduate of Western Illinois University, and is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA), a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Missouri, and a licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois. Kit lives outside of Carthage, Illinois with his wife, Wesley, and their three sons.
Sam Triplett
Sam P. Triplett
Appraiser, Real Estate Agent
Quincy, IL Office
Farm Services
Sam is an experienced Certified General Real Estate Appraiser licensed in Illinois and Missouri, and a licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois. Sam grew up on a farm in Marion County, Missouri, where his passion for agriculture, nature, and stewardship for the land was instilled in him early in life. He attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate. His experience on the farm and background in business ensures his clients receive the highest level of specialized service. Sam performs certified appraisals for farm, land, and commercial properties in Western Illinois and Northeastern Missouri, and provides professional brokerage services in Illinois. He is an active member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Sam can often be found on the farm, or travelling with his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Estes.