Selling basics
How do I sell my land fast?
Send the property location or county parcel ID. Our free preliminary review summarizes public records and whether we would make an offer. Any offer identifies the transaction structure, funding conditions and proposed closing timeline in writing. Speed depends mostly on title, signers and funding, so a clear deed and current taxes help most. See how long it takes to close on land.
Do I need a realtor to sell vacant or rural land?
No. Selling directly to a land buyer skips the listing, showings, and commission that come with a realtor. We are not a licensed real estate brokerage, and we always close through a licensed title or escrow company so the transaction is handled properly. A listing can still make sense if you want broad market exposure. See selling land without a realtor.
How is my land’s offer price determined?
We review the county appraisal or assessor value as one starting point, then look at acreage, access, permitted-use constraints, flood or environmental flags, taxes and title issues, buyer demand, closing costs, and your timing and price expectations. The county or assessor value is not treated as a confirmed sale price. See how land is valued.
Where do you buy land?
Our active markets are Texas (Travis, Collin and Harris counties), Florida, Illinois, Alabama, California, Georgia, Washington, Rhode Island and New York. Elsewhere, we accept and review inquiries, which is not a claim that we buy in every state. In Illinois and Rhode Island we make direct purchases only, unless a licensed broker is involved. See where we buy.
Can I sell land in another state if I do not live there?
Yes. Vacant land is one of the easier things to sell remotely. We work from the county parcel record, not a visit, and closings run through a licensed title or escrow company that can often take signatures by mail and notarize where you live. You usually do not have to travel to the property. See selling land from out of state.
Money and taxes
Is this a cash offer?
Not in the sense of us paying from our own cash reserves. You are paid in full at closing through a licensed title or escrow company, but the money comes from lender or transactional funding when we buy directly, or from the assigned buyer’s funds when we assign the contract. The full explanation is on how we buy.
Can I sell land with delinquent or back property taxes?
Often yes. Unpaid property taxes do not automatically stop you from selling, and delinquent taxes are typically settled from proceeds at closing through the title or escrow company, once the payoff is confirmed. A pending lawsuit or sale date needs a Texas attorney right away. See selling land with back taxes.
Does selling land have tax consequences?
It can. A sale may create a taxable gain or loss, depending on your basis, how long you held the land, and your state. We cannot give tax advice, so talk to a CPA before you sign. Our guide explains the general federal framework and what to bring to an adviser. See capital gains on selling land.
What will selling to you cost me?
The free parcel review costs nothing. Costs in a sale, such as title, escrow and recording, are set out in the purchase agreement and on the closing statement the title company prepares. Any fee we earn, including an assignment fee, is disclosed in writing. Ask for an itemized estimate of your net proceeds before you sign any agreement.
How long does it take to close on a land sale?
Closing timing depends on title work, required signatures, due diligence and the funding conditions in the purchase agreement. Our direct purchases use lender or transactional funding. A preliminary parcel review is separate from an offer and does not set a guaranteed closing date. See how it works for planning estimates.
Title and closing
Who handles the closing?
A licensed title or escrow company in the state where the property is located. It examines title, prepares the closing statement, collects signatures, holds and disburses funds, and records the deed. We do not close deals ourselves outside that process. See the land closing process.
Can I sell land that is inherited or held in a trust?
Yes, once the person signing has authority. Inherited land may need to clear probate first, and land held in a trust is sold by the trustee. A title company confirms authority and clears title before closing. We review parcels in either situation. See selling inherited land and land held in a trust.
What if there are several owners or heirs?
Generally, everyone who holds an ownership interest must sign the deed, so we ask who the owners are early. If owners disagree, a Texas attorney can explain options such as a buyout or a court-supervised division. We cannot decide that for you. See selling land with multiple owners.
Can I sell land that is in a flood zone?
Yes. A FEMA flood designation is a pricing factor, not a dealbreaker. In our active markets, we review flood-mapped parcels individually. Flood maps help identify questions for review; they do not establish buildability or guarantee an offer. See selling land in a flood zone.
Do I need a survey to sell my land?
Not to start a conversation. Whether a survey is needed depends on the contract, the title company and the buyer. Ask the title company early what it requires, and agree in writing who pays if one is ordered. See selling land without a survey.
Our structure
Does StraightAcre assign contracts?
Where permitted, yes. We buy directly or assign our purchase contract to a vetted buyer, and we tell you in writing which before you sign. In Illinois and Rhode Island we make direct purchases only, unless a licensed broker is involved. See contract assignment explained.
Will I know who the end buyer is before I sign?
Not always, because the end buyer may not have been matched when you sign. What we promise is the structure, in writing, before you sign. If we assign the contract, the buyer is named in the closing documents, and the price and terms you agreed to do not change because of the assignment.
Who is TechStack Consulting LLC?
TechStack Consulting LLC is the Texas limited liability company that operates the StraightAcre brand and is the contracting entity on our purchase agreements. StraightAcre is a brand of that company, not a separate business. See about StraightAcre for how to verify the company and who runs it.
Is StraightAcre a real estate brokerage?
No. StraightAcre is not a licensed real estate brokerage and does not provide legal, tax, or investment advice. In Illinois and Rhode Island we make direct purchases only, unless a licensed broker is involved. Confirm your transaction with your title company and a qualified adviser.
The free review
What does the free parcel review include?
A preliminary public-record summary of seven items: parcel ID and owner of record, appraisal or assessor value, property-tax status, FEMA flood information, visible recorded access and easements, zoning or permitted-use notes, and whether we would make an offer and on what structure. It is not an appraisal, survey or title opinion. See the free parcel review.
Start with a free written parcel review
Send the county, parcel ID, ownership information, and any known tax or title issues. We review whether the property fits our current acquisition criteria and tell you in writing whether we would buy directly or assign the contract. An inquiry is not a binding offer or a promise to purchase.
Request my free parcel review