Joseph W Welch Realty

Well-versed in almost every aspect of the real estate business, Joe’s acknowledged specialty for over 25 years has been ranch sales.

Having grown up on a cattle ranch and assisted his farther 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 farther in the cattle business.

Since then, Joe has worked for several companies with ranch sales divisions, including California Ranch Brokerage, Prudential Commercial Real Estate, Century 21 M & M & Associates Real Estate, P M Z Commercial Real Estate and headed his own firm, Joseph W. Welch Realty for six years in the early 1980’s. He decided to use his experience to once again own and broker his own company, Joseph W. Welch Realty.

Joe has worked with many buyers and sellers of row crop ground, permanent plantings and native and irrigated pasture ranches. He is well-versed in 1031 exchanges and has a good working relationship with accountants, attorneys, real estate lenders and brokers on a state wide 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 a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) and an e-pro. He is also a member of the California Cattleman’s Association and the California Farm Bureau.

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 two years as Past President.

Joe is blessed with three children, six horses, three dogs and a herd of several hundred beef cow/calf pairs. He enjoys the outdoors, baseball, snow skiing, art, theatre, music, training horses and his ongoing ranching activities.