Illinois LandGuys managing broker specializing in farmland, rural homes on acreage, hunting properties, and recreational land
Serving landowners and buyers in Rock Island, western Henry, western Knox, Warren, Henderson, and Mercer counties in western Illinois.
Chase Burns is a LandGuys managing broker licensed in Illinois, serving landowners and buyers across Rock Island County, western Henry County, western Knox County, Warren County, Henderson County, and Mercer County. He specializes in tillable farmland, pasture land, hunting properties, and rural homes on acreage, helping clients navigate rural real estate with practical guidance, strong market knowledge, and a deep understanding of how land is used and valued. Since beginning his real estate career in 2013, Chase has represented properties ranging from smaller tracts to multimillion-dollar estates across western Illinois.
Chase Burns is an Illinois managing broker who helps clients buy and sell farmland, rural homes, hunting properties, and recreational land across western Illinois including Rock Island, western Henry, western Knox, Warren, Henderson, and Mercer counties.
Chase is known for his client-focused approach, strong sense of integrity, and wide-ranging knowledge of rural property. He looks closely at the factors that drive value in a tract, including soil productivity, habitat quality, access, timber, water, improvements, and how the property functions for agriculture, recreation, or country living. His goal is to help clients make informed decisions and move forward with confidence whether they are buying, selling, or evaluating a property’s long-term potential.
Raised on a farm with deep roots in agriculture, Chase developed an early respect for hard work, land stewardship, and rural living. His involvement in FFA and 4H, where he raised livestock, helped shape the practical foundation he brings to his work with farmland, pasture ground, and rural properties today.
Chase earned a degree in Wildlife Biology from Southern Illinois University and has built a professional background that extends well beyond traditional real estate. He is a certified Level 3 Deer Steward and has worked as a forest manager and private lands wildlife habitat consultant. That experience gives him a highly trained eye for evaluating hunting land, timber, habitat quality, and the improvements that can increase both recreational value and long-term property performance.
In addition to his real estate career, Chase and his wife Jackie restored a historic building to create Prairie Crossroads Mercantile in Viola, Illinois. On their Mercer County farm, they raise cattle and horses while also maintaining a working homestead with chickens, honey bees, a garden, orchard, and greenhouse. Their field-to-fork lifestyle reflects the same values of sustainability, stewardship, and self-reliance that shape Chase’s approach to serving rural clients.
Chase helps sellers understand what truly drives the value of their property before it goes to market. He gathers detailed property information, studies recent comparable sales, and evaluates the features that matter most to serious buyers, from tillable acreage and pasture utility to habitat quality, access, improvements, and overall usability. That process helps establish realistic pricing and a marketing strategy designed to attract qualified buyers.
For buyers, Chase brings a well-rounded perspective that combines agricultural knowledge, wildlife habitat expertise, and real-world rural property experience. He helps clients evaluate how a property functions on the ground, whether they are looking for productive farmland, a rural home on acreage, a livestock setup, or a hunting tract with strong recreational potential. His goal is to help buyers understand what they are purchasing, what makes the property valuable, and where there may be opportunities for improvement.
Yes. While LandGuys specializes in farmland, hunting land, and rural property, we also regularly sell homes located on acreage or in rural settings. About one third of the properties I sell are residential in nature, another third are agricultural farms or livestock properties, and the remaining third are recreational or hunting properties.
Our listings are placed on the MLS and appear on all major residential platforms such as Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia, and Homes.com. In addition to that exposure, we use specialized land marketing, mapping, photography, and storytelling to present rural properties in a way that traditional residential marketing often does not capture.
When a landowner contacts me about selling, the first step is gathering detailed information about the property. I then complete a thorough comparative market analysis using recent sales data and multiple land databases.
From hundreds or sometimes thousands of records, I identify the properties that most closely match your farm or rural property. After adjusting for differences such as acreage, improvements, soil quality, habitat, or access, I calculate a realistic estimated market value. I am always happy to provide this evaluation for serious sellers at no cost and with no obligation.
Yes. Confidentiality is a fundamental part of my role as a licensed real estate broker, and it is something I take very seriously. When you reach out to discuss buying or selling land, our conversation is handled with discretion and professionalism.
That includes personal circumstances, financial information, motivations for buying or selling, negotiation strategy, and other sensitive details shared during the process. In rural communities especially, trust matters. Many conversations happen long before someone decides to list a property or make an offer, and those discussions remain private except where disclosure is legally required to protect buyers and ensure an honest transaction.
A survey is not always required to sell land if the parcel already has a legal description recorded with the county. Many properties are sold using the existing legal description and taxable acreage.
However, in some situations a survey may be recommended. If the property is being divided, or if boundaries are unclear, completing a survey can help avoid confusion and ensure both buyer and seller understand exactly what is being transferred. In those cases the survey can be completed before listing or prior to closing depending on the agreement between the parties.
Selling or buying rural property is very different from traditional residential real estate. A land broker should understand farmland values, wildlife habitat, access, drainage, and how a property functions for agriculture or recreation.
Working with a broker who regularly evaluates farmland, hunting properties, and rural acreage can help buyers and sellers make better decisions. An experienced land broker can also identify opportunities for improvement, explain property potential, and guide clients through the unique considerations involved in rural real estate transactions.
Chase and his wife Jackie are active in their community and have invested their time and energy into revitalization efforts through Prairie Crossroads Mercantile in Viola, Illinois. On their Mercer County farm, they raise cattle and horses while maintaining a diverse homestead with chickens, honey bees, a garden, orchard, and greenhouse. Chase’s commitment to family, faith, stewardship, and the outdoors continues to shape the personalized way he serves landowners and buyers across western Illinois.
Member of the National Association of REALTORS®
Licensed in Illinois (471.019052) | LandGuys, LLC of Illinois | Springfield, Illinois
