Land Selling Guides

Plain-English answers to the questions landowners actually ask — taxes, deeds, probate, access, and more. No fluff, no jargon, no realtor-speak.

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How Much Is My Land Worth? What Drives Raw Land Value

What makes raw vacant land worth more or less — and how to estimate value before you list or sell. Location, access, utilities, zoning, and comps explained.

· 8 min read
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How to Sell Vacant Land by Owner (FSBO): End-to-End Guide

The full FSBO process for selling raw land without an agent — pricing, listing, marketing, contracts, title, and closing. Step by step, no fluff.

· 9 min read
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Closing Costs When Selling Land: Every Line Item Explained

Who pays what when you sell vacant land — title fees, transfer taxes, escrow charges, recording fees. Varies by state. Cash buyers pay all costs.

· 7 min read
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How Long Does It Take to Sell Land? Realistic Timelines by Method

Realistic timelines for selling vacant land — listed with an agent, FSBO, or sold to a cash buyer. What slows deals down and how to speed things up.

· 7 min read
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Paperwork to Sell Land: Deed, Title, Escrow, and What You Need

Every document you need to sell vacant land — purchase contract, deed, title commitment, settlement statement, 1099-S, and more. What sellers prepare vs. title.

· 7 min read
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Cash Offer vs. Listing Land: Honest Comparison for Sellers

Selling land for cash vs. listing with an agent or FSBO — real numbers, real timelines, and when each approach makes sense. No spin.

· 7 min read
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Capital Gains Tax on a Land Sale: Federal Rates, Basis, and 1031

How federal capital gains tax works on vacant land sales — short vs. long term, basis calculation, 1031 exchange basics, and tips to reduce the bill.

· 9 min read
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How Land Buying Companies Work: Pricing, Process, and What to Expect

How cash land buyers price, fund, and close deals — and what sellers can expect from the process. Honest inside look at how land buying companies operate.

· 8 min read
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Is Selling Land for Cash a Scam? Red Flags and How to Vet a Buyer

How to tell a legitimate cash land buyer from a scam — the red flags, the vetting steps, and what real buyers do that fraudsters don't.

· 7 min read
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How to Sell Inherited Land: Heirs, Probate, and Multiple Owners

The practical guide to selling land you inherited — probate requirements, multiple heirs, stepped-up basis, title issues, and how to close fast.

· 9 min read
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Selling Land with Back Taxes or Liens: How Payoff at Closing Works

Yes, you can sell land with delinquent property taxes or liens. Here's exactly how payoff at closing works and what it means for your net proceeds.

· 8 min read
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1031 Exchange on Land: Deferring Capital Gains with Like-Kind Exchange

How to use a 1031 like-kind exchange to defer capital gains when selling investment land. Rules, timelines, qualified intermediaries, and common pitfalls.

· 9 min read

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