Shawn Kelley Whitetail Properties Land Specialist

07/17/2026

Happy Friday!

Ever wonder what happens after you win a land auction?

The bidding may be over, but the closing process is just beginning. Understanding the timeline—from earnest money and title work to closing day—can make or break your experience and help you move forward with confidence.

Don’t go into it unprepared—take a few minutes to read this helpful breakdown of what to expect after a successful land auction:

👉 https://ranchandfarmauctions.com/posts/what-happens-after-you-win-a-land-auction-closing-timeline-explained

If you’re thinking about buying or selling land in Michigan, now is the time to get your questions answered. Whether you’re preparing for an auction or just exploring your options, I’m here to help guide you every step of the way.

📲 Call, text, or message me today—don’t wait until you’re unsure or stuck in the process. Let’s talk about your goals and make a plan that works for you.

Shawn Kelley, ALC, WPCLS
Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC
📱 (517) 212-1973

Managing Broker: Ronnie Strong
📞 (217) 407-0814

The auction process kicks off. The auctioneer sounds his chant. And the bidding war begins. Within minutes, you raise the winning bid at a land auction, and now, you're looking at the closing timeline like it’s an alien from mars. What is the closing process after an auction? What is the auction c...

07/14/2026

🎉 OFFER ACCEPTED! 🎉

Another exceptional property under contract!

Congratulations to my sellers of this incredible 25± acre estate in Davisburg, Michigan. It was an honor to represent them on the sale of such a unique property.

Whether it’s farms, hunting land, recreational property, country homes, equestrian estates, or vacant land, I bring the experience and specialized marketing needed to help sellers maximize their property’s value throughout Southern Michigan.

If you’re thinking about selling—or just want to know what your property is worth—I’d love the opportunity to earn your business.

Shawn Kelley
Whitetail Properties Real Estate
Certified Land Specialist | Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)

07/14/2026

🎉 OFFER ACCEPTED! 🎉

Another exceptional property under contract!

Congratulations to my sellers of this incredible 25± acre estate in Davisburg, Michigan. It was an honor to represent them on such a unique property.

Whether it’s farms, hunting land, recreational property, country homes, equestrian estates, or vacant land, I bring the experience and specialized marketing needed to help sellers maximize their property’s value throughout Southern Michigan.

If you’re thinking about selling—or just want to know what your property is worth—I’d love the opportunity to earn your business.

Shawn Kelley
Whitetail Properties Real Estate and Ranch & Farm Auctions.
Certified Land Specialist | Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)

07/14/2026

SOLD | Ingham County | 43.05± Acres

Every land deal has its challenges. This one was no different.

We worked through several obstacles, secured qualified backup offers, and kept the transaction moving while protecting the seller’s position.

Congratulations to the buyers and sellers, and thank you for trusting me with the process.

If you owned land in Southern Michigan and were even thinking about selling in the next year or two, wouldn’t you want to know what today’s buyers are actually willing to pay?

07/05/2026

🇺🇸 The fireworks are over, but one of the busiest seasons for land buyers is just beginning.

Right now, many buyers are looking to get hunting and farmland under contract so they can scout, improve, and enjoy their properties before hunting season arrives.

🍂 If you’ve been thinking about selling your vacant hunting land or farmland, now is the time to list. Serious buyers are already in the market.

Happy (belated) Independence Day, and here’s to celebrating 250 years of America and the land that makes it special. 🇺🇸

If you’re curious what your property is worth, send me a message—I’d be happy to help.

05/24/2026

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day spent with family and loved ones as we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

Never forgotten.