Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Florida's Treasure Coast
Hartman Real Estate has been a trusted name in Florida's real estate market for over 50 years, specializing in land tracts, agricultural land, commercial, and industrial property transactions. Our team of experienced agents combines deep local knowledge with expertise in property management, conservation easements, and environmental regulations. With a regional focus spanning Martin County and surrounding areas, we provide tailored solutions for buyers and sellers seeking fair market valuations and strategic guidance. Our legacy of integrity, established in 1959, continues through our commitment to conservation efforts, including placing over 5,500 acres in protected easements.We offer specialized services such as 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, auction referrals, and navigating complex governmental regulations to ensure seamless transactions. Our agents' agricultural backgrounds and community involvement position us as leaders in Florida's land and commercial real estate sectors. By maintaining a client-centric approach, we deliver personalized attention while leveraging decades of industry experience to maximize investment returns.
Services
Land Tracts
Agricultural Land
Commercial Property
Industrial Property
Conservation Easements
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in Florida land and commercial real estate.
- Our agents specialize in agricultural land and conservation easement transactions.
- We offer property management services for large agricultural land tracts.
- We provide expert guidance on 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and environmental regulations.
- Our team includes a licensed auctioneer for accelerated property sales.
What people say
Expert land valuations
Conservation easement specialists
Generational agricultural knowledge
Professional auction services
Strong community ties
Services
Agricultural Land Sales
Hartman Real Estate specializes in agricultural land transactions, leveraging decades of expertise in valuing and marketing farmland, ranches, and production agriculture properties. Our agents understand water resource management, wetland regulations, and conservation programs. We connect buyers with suitable properties while helping sellers achieve optimal returns through targeted marketing strategies.
Commercial Property Management
Our property management services ensure hassle-free investment stewardship for commercial properties. We handle lease negotiations, vendor coordination, and regulatory compliance while maintaining property value. With experience managing large land tracts, we focus on maximizing returns through strategic maintenance and tenant relations for office, retail, and industrial spaces.
Conservation Easement Consulting
We provide expert guidance for establishing conservation easements on Florida properties, working with agencies like the South Florida Water Management District. Our team navigates environmental regulations to protect land while maintaining ownership rights. With over 5,500 acres placed in easements, we help landowners participate in programs like NEPES for environmental stewardship incentives.
Real Estate Auctions
Hartman Auction Group offers accelerated property sales through competitive bidding processes. Our licensed auctioneers achieve market value quickly for time-sensitive transactions. We handle marketing, bidder outreach, and event coordination for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties across Florida's Treasure Coast region.
1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange
We facilitate 1031 exchanges for commercial property investors, allowing tax deferral on capital gains. Our agents identify qualified replacement properties and coordinate timelines for compliant transactions. This service helps investors reinvest proceeds while maintaining cash flow through strategic property swaps in Florida's commercial real estate market.
People
Ricou (Rick) Hartman
Owner & Managing Broker
Rick Hartman specializes in agricultural land sales with expertise in cattle operations and conservation easements. A University of Florida graduate, he combines 25 years in livestock feed sales with real estate experience to serve Florida landowners. Active in the Florida Cattlemen's Association and local conservation initiatives.
Peter Hartman
Broker Associate
Peter Hartman focuses on commercial and industrial property sales with 33 years of experience. Holding the GRI designation, he evaluates investment returns and negotiates complex transactions like nursing home facility purchases. Graduated from University of Florida with agricultural economics degree and continues family real estate legacy.
Annette Hartman
Licensed Agent
Annette Hartman specializes in property management and Okeechobee County real estate. As a Florida Cattlewomen member, she leverages generational agricultural knowledge to serve rural property owners. Handles all aspects of property management from leasing to regulatory compliance for residential and commercial properties.
Ransom Reed Hartman
Licensed Agent & Auctioneer
Reed Hartman, a third-generation real estate agent, specializes in auctions and construction management. A licensed building contractor, he combines real estate and development expertise. Serves on Martin County Farm Bureau and Florida State Board of Auctioneers while managing community-focused auction events for nonprofits.
Questions
What property types does Hartman Real Estate specialize in?
We specialize in land tracts, agricultural land, commercial properties, and industrial properties across Florida's Treasure Coast region.
Can you help with conservation easement transactions?
Yes, our team has placed over 5,500 acres in conservation easements and works with agencies like the South Florida Water Management District.
Do you offer property management services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive property management for agricultural and commercial properties, including lease negotiations and regulatory compliance.
What is a 1031 tax-deferred exchange?
This allows investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into similar properties within specific timelines.
Do you handle real estate auctions?
Yes, our affiliated Hartman Auction Group conducts property auctions for accelerated sales across residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors.
