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How selling land for cash works
The steps, in order, and what each one involves.
1. You tell us about the property
The county, the parcel number if you have it, and anything you know: road access, utilities, whether taxes are current.
2. We research it
We look at access, zoning and permitted uses, flood and wetland maps, taxes owed, and recent sales of similar land nearby.
3. Written offer
We send a written offer with the price and who pays which closing costs. You can accept, decline or counter.
4. Purchase agreement
If you accept, both sides sign a purchase agreement. It states the price, the closing date and any conditions. Read it, and have someone you trust read it.
5. Title work
A title company or closing attorney confirms who owns the land and whether anything is owed against it, such as taxes or liens.
6. Closing
You sign the deed, usually by mail or with a mobile notary, and are paid by the closing office. You do not need to travel.
Common questions
How long does it take?
It depends on the title work. A clean title can close in a few weeks; an estate or a lien takes longer. We tell you what we find as we go.
Who pays closing costs?
The written offer says who pays what, before you sign anything.
Can I back out?
Until a purchase agreement is signed you can stop at any time. After that, the agreement's own terms apply.