My property has no utilities. Are you sure you want to buy it?

Yes! While utilities like water, sewer, and electricity are desirable attributes, they are not required for the niche markets we serve. Whether you have utilities on the property, near the property, or nowhere even close, it’s still worth something and we’d like to talk to you about it.

Are there ever reasons you decide not to purchase a particular parcel?

Yes, there are a variety of reasons why we may decline to proceed with a potential purchase – problems with title history, ownership questions, or difficult physical access to name a few. We always strive to overcome obstacles and make an equitable deal for the properties we acquire, but it’s not always possible. If you have property you’d like to sell, but think there may be a deal-breaker issue, contact us to see what we can do. It never hurts to check.

I own multiple properties, but only received an offer for one of them. Would you be interested in buying the others?

Possibly. It depends on a number of factors, but we’re happy to take a look. Contact us via phone or email to let us know what you have in mind.

Are you interested in buying houses?

Not at this time. We may explore purchasing houses in the future, but for now we’re only interested in undeveloped or lightly developed land.

I have a property that isn’t officially in my name, but it’s been passed down in the family. Can I sell it?

A common scenario we regularly encounter is when a property was owned by a family member that has since passed away. The property was never deeded to anyone prior to their death and there’s no mention of it in their will (or perhaps no will at all). Unfortunately, this scenario usually means the property can’t be sold as-is. Without clear evidence of ownership, we are unable to proceed with closing.

It is possible to resolve this by going through probate to transfer title and allow sale, but that can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Alternatively, some counties offer tools to transfer title which are simpler and less expensive, but it depends on the county. Please consult an attorney for advice on how to proceed with your specific situation.

Do you use a title company for closing?

It depends on the property value and location. Most of the time we close through a local title company and follow their standard process. But for smaller transactions, it can be time-consuming and expensive to involve an outside title company. In these cases, we handle title research and abstraction in-house to make a determination on the parcel in question.

I owe back taxes on the property. Do I need to pay those before selling?

You’re welcome to pay off your property tax balance before selling the parcel to us, but it’s usually not necessary. If past-due property taxes are owed, we can factor those into our final offer and pay them after we acquire the land.