Jason Chinn - Trophy Properties and Auction

09/03/2026

A lot of landowners have no idea the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has programs built specifically for private land. If you own ground in the Midwest, that is money and habitat you may be leaving on the table.

We sat down with a Wildlife Refuge Specialist to walk through what is actually available. The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, CRP and USDA cost-share, wetland restoration easements, and conservation easements that can lower your tax bill without taking land out of production.

If you care about your land and want it to work harder for you, this conversation is worth your time.

The link to the podcast is in the comments.

08/27/2026

When a beneficiary asks, a year or two later, whether the trustee sold the family farm too cheaply, the answer depends entirely on how it was sold.

Under a traditional listing, the defense is that a broker set a price and the estate took the best offer. Under an auction, the defense is a bidder log, a marketing file, and a soft-close record showing every qualified buyer in the country competing at once.

The Uniform Prudent Investor Act cares as much about process as price. A documented auction is becoming a prudent investor best practice for illiquid land.

08/21/2026

When you hand someone your land to sell, you want to know they have done this before, and done it well.

Trophy Properties & Auction is the number one real estate auction company in Missouri, recognized for our marketing by the National Auctioneers Association, and licensed across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois. Since 2012 we have closed 3,200± sales, moved 185K± acres, and returned more than $1.3 billion± in volume to the families who trusted us with their ground.

The numbers are not the point. They are the proof. Behind every one is a seller who wanted the job done right the first time.

If you are thinking about selling your land, that is the kind of track record you want in your corner. Contact Jason Chinn at (573) 514-9368 or visit jchinn.trophypa.com

Land Your Legacy

08/07/2026

Trophy Properties so far in 2026: 50 auctions held, $25M+ in land sold, 900+ registered bidders, and buyers from across the nation.

Thinking about selling your land? Send us a message and let's talk.

Contact Jason Chinn at (573) 514-9368 or visit jchinn.trophypa.com

07/28/2026

Land Buying 101: Do Your Homework

Contact Jason Chinn at (573) 514-9368 or visit jchinn.trophypa.com

07/10/2026

At Trophy, marketing is not an afterthought. It is how land finds its best buyer and its best price. The data backs it up: buyers start online, professional photography sells faster, and it shows up in the final number. That is why every Trophy listing gets real photography, aerial video, and targeted reach across the Midwest. Save this for later, and when you are ready to sell your ground, talk to a Trophy land specialist.

Contact Jason Chinn at (573) 514-9368 or visit jchinn.trophypa.com

07/09/2026

40± acres in Monroe County, MO along Hwy 154, just minutes from Mark Twain Lake. 15.59± tillable acres, good mix of open ground & cover, & solid deer & turkey hunting. Close to South Fork Boat Ramp & public hunting/fishing access.

The link to the listing is in the comments.

07/07/2026

06/20/2026

Snap a stem. If it's hollow, you've got Bush Honeysuckle — and it's probably eating your deer habitat right now.

Missouri's most damaging invasive species don't announce themselves. They just quietly displace the native plants that deer, turkey, and quail have relied on for generations. By the time most landowners notice, they've lost years of habitat productivity.

Full ID & removal guide is live on the blog — link in the comments.

Contact Jason Chinn at (573) 514-9368 or visit jchinn.trophypa.com. We know what you're dealing with.

06/13/2026

The right buyer can change everything.

As a Trophy agent, I have access to an active auction bidder database and marketing reach into the St. Louis and Kansas City Business Journals — giving your property exposure to high-net-worth buyers who are actively looking for quality land.

This isn't your average MLS reach. If you're selling a premier property and want it in front of the right people, let's connect.

Contact Jason Chinn at (573) 514-9368 or visit jchinn.trophypa.com