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Jim McRell AFM.
Real Estate Sales

Dahinda, Illinois




Office Address
1698 Knox Hwy 12
Dahinda,  Illinois  61428
Office Phone: (309) 289-2540
Home Phone: (309) 289-4733
Mobile Phone: (309) 221-3401
Fax: (309) 289-2588
jmcrell@farmersnational.com
Real Estate Broker: Illinois.

Designation(s):
Accredited Farm Manager AFM


Territory Served:
Real estate sales in the state of Illinois


Educational Background:
B.S. in Agricultural Economics and a Minor in Business Administration, Western Illinois University
Graduate Of US Army Officers Candidate School, Ft. Benning, Georgia
Continuing Education in real estate and management issues, keeping abreast of the ever-changing agricultural business


Professional Experience:
Real Estate Broker with Farmers National Company
Retired Senior Farm Manager, Farmers National Company, 1988-2011
Manage Cash Rent, 50/50, Custom Blend, Net Share, and Custom Farms. Work with value-added products, increasing client net income.
Agricultural Asset Manager in an increasingly complex agricultural environment
Professional involvement with several wind farms in North Central Illinois, representing management and consulting clients, including actual tower development


Responsibilities at FNC:
Licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker, 20 plus years


Professional Accomplishments:
2010 through July have sold and closed over $2,440,000 of farm land
Sold $3 Million in real estate in annual sales 2009
Farmers National Company Farm Manager of the Year - 1996
President's Eagle Award Real Estate Sales for $3.5 Million to $5 Million in Annual Sales - 2005
Have averaged over a million dollars per year in sales for 19 years, receiving numerous company awards
Numerous Business Development Awards from Farmers National Company
Farmers National Company East-Central Area Farm Manager of the Year Award - 1994
Accredited Farm Manager, American Society of Professional Farm Managers Rural Appraisers
First Lieutenant, 1st Cav US Army, Viet Nam


Client Comment(s):
Dear Jim:
What a fabulous treat to see all the pictures! “Good Times” seems to reflect off the pictures, and obviously that wonderful hospitality was turned inside out, per usual, for the kids, big and little, to have special memories! I just know Dad and Mother are “up there” celebrating as are other ancestors! It takes me back to so many wonderful, wonderful memories of my childhood visits, and it is a dream come true to see that my grandchildren
will have them, too!

The corn looks awesome! I can’t believe the growth! All the reports coming in from Farmers National are looking good, which is always a thrill. What a particularly special manager and operators we have! Special blessings and perpetual thanks to all of you! -- Ann Matthiessen


Success Story:
Every real estate sale is a success story as it means that as a trained professional broker I have assisted a buyer and a seller to fulfill a goal. Whether it is a large track of 5,000 acres of land or a small farm of 40 acres, my goals are the same, providing my client(s) with the best service possible. Many times this land had been in the same family for generations and selling the land can be emotional for the seller and they need understanding throughout the process. For others, the sale is an investment property that is to be handled quickly and professionally to receive the highest possible price without problems.

Often, the broker is a mediator between a seller and a buyer who come to the table with very different personalities. As a broker, I must use my many years of experience to complete a sale. I have a passion for making the sale for my clients that is a result of hard work, diligence, using Farmers National Company team work, and many years of sales experience.


Year started with FNC: 1988
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