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 an Acre of Land Worth? 2026 Prices by Region

The USDA national average is $4,500 an acre — but that number is nearly useless alone. What an acre is really worth, by region and by what the land can do.

· 10 min read
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Land Appraisal Cost 2026 — And When You Don't Need One

What a land appraisal costs in 2026, how long it takes, and how it differs from a survey or broker opinion. Plus the cases where you can skip it entirely.

· 9 min read
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How Much Does a Land Survey Cost? 2026 Prices by Acre

What a land survey actually costs in 2026 — by acreage, by survey type, and what makes the quote go up. Plus when you can sell your land without one.

· 9 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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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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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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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 Land Buying Companies Work: Pricing and Process

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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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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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 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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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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Is Selling Land for Cash a Scam? 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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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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Sell Land With Back Taxes or Liens — Paid at Closing

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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