Toby Stay - IL LandGuys Broker

09/04/2026

08/24/2026

Shaping up to be a great hunting season!

EPISODE IS LIVE. If you’re curious to what we may be hunting this year… this is the episode for you. We found 2 giants on our new farm, and all the hard work has been put in, the setups are dialed, and the velvet footage is UNREAL. Click the link in our bio to WATCH NOW🔥🔥

08/23/2026

Worked on our new place a little today. On the way out the drive, I had to stop and make one cast. 🎣

Looking forward to managing these two ponds for trophy fish and the acreage for trophy bucks.

That’s part of the fun of owning land.

Toby Stay - IL LandGuys Broker | LandGuys, LLC - Land and Farms for Sale

08/19/2026

I help my buyers think through how an offer may look from the seller’s side—price, financing, contingencies, timing and the other details that can make one offer more appealing than another.

And when I’m representing the seller, that same experience works the other direction. I help them evaluate the entire offer, not simply the number at the top, so they can decide which offer gives them the best combination of price, terms and likelihood of getting to the closing table.

Understanding both sides of a land transaction can make a difference whether you’re trying to buy the right property or sell one.

Toby Stay | LandGuys, LLC Broker, helping people sell, buy, and steward the land they love.

The highest offer isn't always the best offer.

When selling rural land, the purchase price is only part of the equation. Financing, contingencies, earnest money, closing timelines, and possession all play a role in determining which offer is truly the strongest.

Before you accept an offer, read this week's blog to learn what every land seller should consider.

https://landguys.com/how-to-choose-the-best-offer-when-selling-land/

08/16/2026

Getting your property listed is the easy part. What happens AFTER it hits the market is where your broker really earns their keep.

I think sellers sometimes assume that once the pictures are taken, the listing goes live and it gets pushed out on social media, the work is mostly done.

In reality, that’s when a different part of my job starts.

I’m talking with buyers, answering questions, qualifying interest, scheduling showings, gathering feedback and paying attention to what the market is telling us.

And with hunting and recreational land, more attention doesn’t necessarily mean better attention.

I’d rather have one serious buyer who understands what makes your property special than 20 people kicking tires.

A buyer looking at a western Illinois hunting farm may want to know about trail camera history, access, food plots, neighboring land management, water, bedding cover and how the property actually hunts. A farmland buyer is going to ask a completely different set of questions.

That’s why knowing the land ... and knowing the buyers for that type of land ... matters.

Some properties sell immediately. Some take longer. The goal isn’t just to get an offer. It’s to put your property in front of the right people and get the right offer.
This week’s LandGuys article does a good job explaining what sellers should expect once their property officially hits the market.

Read: https://landguys.com/selling-your-land-what-happens-after-it-hits-the-market/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTsKHpwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTNDYVpCV0dYdXBFT1NrbTVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4uUHrX3TM1VjGyj4gZrt5i25eihpV31GGvL1Mz9XZ7Zol7oADdPpqcbXoXg_aem_URplSUB7SpNhbduDsxwb0g

If you’re considering selling land in western Illinois, I’m always happy to visit about the property and what a good plan might look like.

Toby Stay - IL LandGuys Broker | LandGuys, LLC - Land and Farms for Sale Broker, helping people sell, buy, and steward the land they love.

08/15/2026

STILL looking for an Illinois hunting farm for THIS deer season? Watch these trail-camera footages. 👇

This Fulton County 80 isn't asking you to imagine what might be here.

The bucks are here right now.

And the sellers aren't letting up on the preparation just because the property is for sale.

This weekend they're planting 3 acres of brassicas, and they're purchasing 2 acres of standing beans from the farmer to leave as additional food.

The custom-built waterhole is also getting plenty of attention during these hot August days!.

That's what I like about this property. A buyer isn't starting from scratch.

You've got:

• 80± acres in Fulton County
• 52± acres of timber
• 28± tillable acres
• Creek + custom waterhole
• Internal road system
• Established trail-camera history
• Food being prepared for this fall
• $4,200/year in current cash rent

And most importantly for somebody buying a hunting property...

you can see what's living here.

We're getting close to Illinois deer season. If you've been waiting for a western Illinois hunting property where the work is being done and the deer are already showing up, it's time to take a serious look at this one.

Full property details and photos:
https://landguys.com/property/fulton-county-illinois-80-acres-of-land-for-sale-fulton-illinois/102613/

Or call/text me and let's walk it.

Toby Stay | 217.257.6096

Toby Stay - IL LandGuys Broker | LandGuys, LLC - Land and Farms for Sale Broker, helping people sell, buy, and steward the land they love.

08/14/2026

After years of searching, they found the one they plan to keep!

This 537+ acre Schuyler County property is officially SOLD, and this closing means a little more than most.

The buyers are longtime clients of mine. We've completed multiple transactions together, and over the years they've owned some very good hunting properties in different counties and neighborhoods across Illinois. But they were ultimately searching for something different,,, the property that checked all the boxes. The one they'd want to call their keeper.

They found it here.

This is where knowing the land, the neighborhoods and the history behind western Illinois hunting properties really matters. When someone trusts you to help find their end-game farm, it's not just about finding acreage for sale. It's about understanding exactly what they're looking for and recognizing that rare property when it comes along.

And apparently the deer agree. The sale just closed, and the trail cameras are already blowing their minds.

What makes this one even better is that these owners are father and son. This isn't simply an investment or another hunting farm. It's the kind of place where they'll spend years hunting together, managing the land and making memories that will last long beyond any deer season.

The property itself is exceptional, but so is the surrounding neighborhood. In fact, they believe in this area enough that friends and family have purchased property nearby as well. With that kind of commitment to neighboring land ownership and deer management, this is an area I'm going to be watching very closely in the years ahead.

A sincere thank-you to the seller for trusting me with the listing of such a significant property, and congratulations to the buyers. After a long search, you found your keeper.

Every Property Tells A Story. This one is just getting started.

Toby Stay - IL LandGuys Broker | LandGuys, LLC - Land and Farms for Sale Broker, helping people sell, buy, and steward the land they love.

08/13/2026

The trail camera pictures convinced them they needed MORE of this neighborhood. 🦌

This Schuyler County property is officially SALE PENDING... and there's a pretty good story behind this one.

These buyers had already purchased adjoining acreage. Once they started watching the trail camera pictures come in and seeing the caliber of deer using this neighborhood, they made a decision:

They wanted a bigger piece of it.

This is now their 2nd purchase with me... and both properties were purchased sight UNSEEN.

That kind of trust means a lot to me. But it also shows why knowing the neighborhood matters so much when you're buying serious hunting ground. A property doesn't exist in isolation. The management practices, landowners and habitat surrounding it can be every bit as important as what's inside the property lines.

These buyers are friends who share the same goals for their land, and they're joining a neighborhood of like-minded landowners committed to taking deer management to another level!

That's how great hunting neighborhoods get even better.

If you're looking for your own hunting property in western Illinois, don't wait until the perfect farm hits the internet to start the conversation. Tell me what you're looking for now. Some of the best opportunities start long before there's a listing to share.

Every Property Tells A Story. This neighborhood's story keeps getting better.

Toby Stay - IL LandGuys Broker | LandGuys, LLC - Land and Farms for Sale, helping people sell, buy, and steward the land they love.