Bill Hopkins

Senior Vice President, Ag Division


Career Summary / Experience

  • 1990-Present — Pearson Realty
  • 1974–1989 — Farmed row crop and permanent plantings on the west and east sides of the San Joaquin Valley
  • 1970–1974 — Worked for the Michael Giffen Ranch as irrigation and tractor foreman on the west side
  • 1975–1989 — Farmed own farming operation of 1,000 acres of row crops in the Westlands Water District; cotton, tomatoes, sugar beets & vegetables

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Arizona

Professional Affiliations & Accreditations

  • American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers
  • Pearson Realty Salesperson of the Year: 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004 & 2008
  • Pearson Realty Top 3 Producers: 1991, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2008

Notable Clients / Transactions

  • Sold — A total of approx. 20,000 acres in Westlands & San Luis Water Districts
  • Listed and sold — 14,000 acres open land in Merced County
  • Sold — Approx. 35,000 acres of rangeland in Fresno, San Benito, Santa Barbara, Mariposa, and Santa Clara Counties
  • Sold — 3,000 acres of vegetable land in Santa Barbara County
  • Listed and sold — 1,100 acres in Cuyama Valley
  • Sold — 2,000 acres open land in Kern County
  • Sold — 4,500 acres open land in Madera County

Current Listings

Title Acreage Price Status
Adams Ave. Almonds & Pistachios 236.39 acs. $7,140,000 For Sale
Jayne Ave. Pistachios 369.74 acs. $11,701,960 For Sale
Adams Avenue Almonds 38.21 acs. $1,108,090 For Sale
Silveira Bros Ranch 1,265.3 acs. $18,000,000 For Sale