Steffes Auctioneers Inc. has merged with Richard Realty & Auction, Southeast Iowa’s largest auction and real estate company.

Steffes Auctioneers was founded in 1960 by Robert Steffes and is one of the nation’s largest ag equipment and real estate auction companies. The merger will bring together 3 locations in West Fargo, N.D.,, Litchfield, Minn., and Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

These locations will continue to offer the traditional auction a real estate services, as well as extensive internet and online auction activities. Richard Realty & Auction will immediately re-brand machinery consignment auctions to AgIron Events. Additionally online only auction activity will be offered through the trademark IQBid.com.

For additional information or questions please contact Scott Steffes at Steffes Auctioneers Inc. at 701-361-0440.