Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Farm & Orchard Real Estate Services in Chico, CA
Chico Ginter & Brown has been a trusted name in agricultural and commercial real estate since 1963. Our team combines multi-generational expertise with deep local knowledge to deliver professional services tailored to farm, orchard, and land transactions. With over 50 years of combined experience in agricultural sales and 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, we serve clients across Northern California and beyond. Our broker-owner, Bob Browning, brings a third-generation perspective as a lifelong Butte County resident and former almond/walnut ranch operator. Terry Cheney, our Ag Department manager, leverages his family's extensive Northern California farming background to serve clients in Yuba City and Nevada areas.We specialize in facilitating seamless property exchanges, leveraging our network of local, national, and international buyers and sellers. Our service area spans Butte, Glenn, Tehama, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Yolo, Placer, and Sacramento counties, with experience in out-of-state transactions. We maintain strict confidentiality while collaborating with clients' tax advisors to optimize investment outcomes. Our proven track record includes landmark transactions like 2,215-acre olive properties and 28,000-square-foot commercial building exchanges. Committed to professional excellence, we uphold our founding principles of integrity and expertise that have defined our practice since the 1970s.
Services
Farm Sales
Orchard Exchanges
Commercial Property Sales
1031 Tax Exchanges
Land Transactions
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined agricultural real estate experience
- Our team specializes in 1031 tax-deferred exchange transactions
- Third-generation Northern California farming expertise informs our services
- We maintain exclusive relationships with international agricultural buyers/sellers
- Our brokers hold active California real estate licenses (DRE#00404949 & DRE#01258906)
Services
Farm Sales
We facilitate farm property transactions with expertise in crop-specific valuations and land use considerations. Our brokers understand agricultural zoning regulations and soil quality factors that impact property value. Clients benefit from our extensive network of qualified buyers and sellers across Northern California's key farming regions.
Orchard Exchanges
Specializing in orchard property transactions, we handle nut and fruit tree operations with precise valuation of mature plantings and irrigation infrastructure. Our team manages the unique challenges of orchard transfers, including harvest cycle considerations and agricultural tax implications.
1031 Tax Exchanges
We expertly guide clients through IRS Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges for agricultural properties. Our brokers coordinate with tax professionals to ensure compliance while facilitating smooth transitions between like-kind properties, preserving investment capital for our clients.
Commercial Sales
Our commercial real estate services cover agricultural processing facilities, storage warehouses, and mixed-use properties. We handle complex transactions involving zoning variances, environmental assessments, and commercial financing structures specific to agribusiness operations.
Land Transactions
We manage vacant land sales for future agricultural development, including raw acreage and partially improved properties. Our brokers provide accurate boundary surveys, water rights verification, and soil analysis interpretation to ensure clear title transfers.
People
Bob Browning
Broker/Owner
Third-generation Butte County resident with lifelong experience in almond and walnut ranch operations. Licensed California real estate broker since 1963, specializing in agricultural property exchanges.
Terry Cheney
Ag Division Manager
Third-generation Northern California farmer with family experience managing large-scale Yuba City agricultural operations. Licensed real estate broker focusing on farm property transactions since the 1970s.
Questions
What agricultural properties do you specialize in?
We specialize in farm, orchard, and ranch properties including almond/walnut operations, row crops, vineyards, and commercial agricultural buildings across Northern California.
Can you help with 1031 tax-deferred exchanges?
Yes, we've facilitated agricultural 1031 exchanges since the 1970s, working with tax professionals to ensure compliant property transfers while preserving investment capital.
What counties do you serve?
We primarily serve Butte, Glenn, Tehama, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Yolo, Placer, and Sacramento counties, with experience in statewide and out-of-state agricultural transactions.
How do you handle commercial agricultural sales?
Our brokers manage commercial farm sales including processing facilities, storage warehouses, and mixed-use properties, addressing zoning, environmental, and financing requirements specific to agribusiness.
What's your experience with large acreage sales?
We've completed transactions ranging from 180-acre parcels to 3,200-acre ranches, including complex multi-parcel exchanges and development land sales across California.
