Verify who is signing
Ask for the legal contracting entity, the signer’s authority, and contact information you can verify. Confirm whether the person is buying as principal, acting as a licensed agent, or proposing to assign a contract interest. A brand name alone does not identify the party responsible for performance.
Ask what “cash” means in this transaction
Ask whether the named buyer will fund directly, needs a financing condition, or expects another buyer to take an assignment. Request suitable evidence of the funding plan and have the closing professional handle transaction funds. A screenshot or a marketing claim is not a substitute for a workable contract.
Read the cancellation and assignment terms
A high offer can be tied to broad termination rights. Ask how long diligence lasts, whether the buyer can extend it, when earnest money is due, and what happens if the buyer cannot find an assignee. Read the assignment guide.
Verify the closing office independently
For a Texas title closing, use the Texas Department of Insurance’s guidance and verify the title agent’s licensing. Confirm that the office knows about the proposed file and ask who is responsible for the deposit and settlement statement. Texas Department of Insurance: title insurance FAQ.
Evaluate evidence without inventing a score
- Ask for relevant experience that can be substantiated.
- Read reviews for specific transaction details and independently check identities where possible.
- Compare written estimates of net proceeds and fees.
- Pause if the buyer refuses to identify the contracting entity or discourages independent advice.
Apply the same standard to StraightAcre
Ask us the same questions: who signs, whether an assignment is contemplated, how price is determined, who closes, and which costs the contract assigns to you. Our active market list is available on the site; an inquiry is not a purchase guarantee.
Downloadable-in-spirit comparison questions, all on one page
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.
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