Well-versed in almost every aspect of the real estate business, Joes acknowledged specialty for over 45 years has been ranch sales. Having grown up on a cattle ranch and assisted his father with every facet of his ranching operation, Joe developed an in-depth knowledge which gives him a unique insight into real estate matters. In 1976 he obtained his real estate license and became a full partner with his father in the cattle business.

Since then, Joe has worked for several Brokerages but decided to become the Broker of his own firm in the early 1980s. After great success in the land real estate market, Joe was invited on to Hayden Outdoors in 2021 to be the Managing Broker for California. Joe brings years of knowledge, boots-on-the-ground experience, plus his specialties in these areas:

– Working Farm & Ranch Real Estate
– Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios
– Wine Grapes & Vineyards
– Gold Mining Properties
– Subdivision Development Properties
– 1031 Exchanges
– Row Crop Ground
– Native/Irrigated Pasture Ranches

Joe has fostered working relationships with Accountants, Attorneys, Real Estate Lenders and Brokers on a national basis. He has worked with several development companies to locate property for future development as well as selling various development properties for area ranch families. Joe’s business clients and his reputation for knowledgeable service extend throughout California and beyond. He works on a referral basis nationwide with numerous major ranch sales to his credit. He is presently representing several well-known ranch families in their efforts to market their holdings.

His professional activities include memberships in the Lodi Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. He is also a Certified Negotiation Expert. He is a member of the California Cattleman’s Association, California Farm Bureau and Safari Club International. Joe is especially proud to be a member of the La Grange Rodeo Association, whose first President and founding member was Joe’s father Jack. Joe’s service to the Association includes 2 years as past President.

Agricultural real estate is a specialty and should be trusted to realtors and agents who understand the land use requirements. If you are a buyer, you want to know your agent has the knowledge to guide you in buying the best property for your needs. If you are selling ranch and farm land, you will benefit from listing your property with an agent who can recognize all the values your property has to offer. Not all agents are adept in agricultural land sales. Joseph Welch is a specialist in this type of real estate and has decades of experience.