Use the public record as a starting point
An appraisal district record can identify the parcel and reported acreage and values. Review what year and value category you are looking at. It is not a purchase commitment. Travis CAD property search and Collin CAD official property search entry provide official starting points in our active markets.
Make comparable properties comparable
- Compare location, acreage, and permitted or feasible use.
- Separate asking prices from documented completed sales.
- Adjust for legal access, utilities, topography, flood exposure, and restrictions.
- Ask whether a comparable includes improvements or rights your parcel does not include.
Ask how constraints affect the price
An attractive aerial image does not establish a usable building site. Ask the buyer to explain the assumptions behind its offer: usable area, access, utility availability, investigations, carrying costs, and intended exit. If a condition is unverified, identify it explicitly instead of treating it as a fact.
Compare net proceeds, not a headline percentage
Request an itemized estimate: proposed price less debt payoffs and seller-paid costs. A higher stated offer with broad cancellation rights or extra deductions may be less useful than a lower offer with clearer terms. Avoid using a single fixed percentage of CAD value as a rule for all parcels.
Prepare a useful review packet
Send the parcel ID, deed or legal description, acreage, survey if available, tax notices, access documents, and known limitations. Ask for a written explanation of the factors that matter most.
Sources and further reading
Tell us about your land
Send the county, parcel ID, ownership information, and any known tax or title issues. We will review whether the property fits our current acquisition criteria. An inquiry is not a binding offer or a promise to purchase.
Request a land review