Before real estate was his career, farming was Mike Helms' life. Raised on a third-generation diversified row-crop and livestock operation in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Mike learned early how to read the land: which soils grow world-class seed crops, how to protect senior water rights, when to rotate crops, when to rest the land, and how every decision affects the bottom line for generations to come.After retiring from full-time farming and moving to Central Oregon, Mike brought that same depth of knowledge into brokerage. As Principal Broker for National Land Realty's Oregon operation, he focuses on agricultural and rural properties: working farms and ranches, vineyards and orchards, cattle operations, timber tracts, recreational ranches, and luxury rural estates.His clients say his biggest advantage is simple -- he's actually done what most agents only read about. Mike can value your property, explain your water rights, spot an easement issue from the county GIS before we even walk the property, and market your place to the exact buyers who understand what you've built.If you're ready to transition your farm or ranch to the next steward and want an agent who truly understands Oregon land, give Mike a call at 541-979-0119 or reach out via email for a free, no-strings-attached evaluation of your property.