Your Questions Answered —
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No confusing jargon. No runaround. Just honest answers to the questions landowners ask us most.
We have grouped the most common questions below so you can jump straight to what matters most to you. If your question is not here, call us at 888-401-2669 or email cashoffer@southernlandbuyers.com and we will answer it directly.
About Your Cash Offer
Start by filling out our short form on the website or calling us at 888-401-2669. We just need a few basic details — property address, approximate size, and your contact information. We do the research on our end and come back to you with a written cash offer within 24 hours. No documents needed from you to get started.
We look at several things — recent comparable land sales in your county, the size and shape of the parcel, road access, zoning, available utilities, and any outstanding taxes or liens. We are transparent about how we arrived at the number. If you want us to walk you through it, just ask and we will.
Yes, completely. Getting an offer from us costs you absolutely nothing and commits you to nothing. You are free to accept it, decline it, or take time to think it over. We will never pressure you or follow up aggressively if you are not ready.
We typically hold our offers open for 30 days. Land market values can shift, so if significant time passes we may need to reassess. But we will always communicate with you if anything changes rather than just letting an offer quietly expire.
You can always come back to us with a counter or a question. We cannot always move on our number — it is based on real market data and we need deals to make sense on our end — but we are always willing to have an honest conversation about it.
We make offers we can stand behind. Our business is built on repeat referrals and word of mouth — sellers who felt they were treated fairly tell their neighbors. We have no interest in insulting anyone with a ridiculous number. That said, we are buying at a discount to market value because we are paying cash, closing fast, and covering all costs. That is the trade-off and it is a transparent one.
How the Process Works
Three steps. First, you contact us and share basic property details. Second, we review the land and send you a written cash offer within 24 hours. Third, if you accept, you pick a closing date, we handle all the paperwork, and you receive your money on closing day. That is it from start to finish.
Not necessarily. Most of our closings happen through a title company and can be handled remotely with notarized documents. Many of our sellers — especially out-of-state owners — never set foot in an office. We make it easy to close from wherever you are.
Most sellers close within 14 to 21 days of accepting an offer. If you need to move faster, we have closed in as few as 7 days when circumstances required it. If you need more time, that is also fine — you set the closing date and we work around it.
We send you a simple purchase agreement — written in plain English, no confusing clauses. Once that is signed, we open a title order with a licensed title company. They conduct the title search, prepare the deed transfer, and coordinate the final closing. We handle all communication with the title company. You mostly just wait for closing day.
Sometimes title searches reveal issues — old liens, unclear ownership records, or unpaid taxes. This is actually more common than most people realize, especially with inherited land. We work through these issues alongside the title company and keep you informed at every step. It rarely kills a deal — it just takes a little more time to resolve.
You are not required to. We use a licensed title company for every transaction, which provides independent protection for both sides. That said, you are always welcome to have your own attorney review any documents before you sign. We encourage it and have nothing to hide in our paperwork.
On closing day, the title company disburses your funds either by wire transfer directly to your bank account or by certified check — whichever you prefer. The money goes out the same day the deed is transferred. No delays, no processing windows.
What Land We Buy
All types. Vacant residential lots, rural acreage, agricultural and farmland, timber and wooded parcels, hunting land, recreational land, waterfront property, undeveloped commercial land, and everything in between. If it is land in the South and you want to sell it, reach out.
Yes. We buy land as-is — overgrown, neglected, damaged by storms, full of brush, whatever condition it is in. You do not need to clear it, clean it up, or do any work to the property before we close.
We do. Landlocked parcels are harder to develop, which affects our offer, but they are not a dealbreaker. We assess each property individually and will make an offer if the numbers work.
Yes. Tax-delinquent land is something we deal with regularly. We factor the outstanding taxes into our offer and typically resolve them at closing so you are not required to come up with that money out of pocket beforehand.
Absolutely. Inherited land is one of the most common situations we work with. If probate has already been completed and the title is in your name, the process is straightforward. If probate is still ongoing or the title is unclear, we can still move forward — it just takes a bit more coordination with the title company. Either way, we guide you through it.
Yes. If a parcel is co-owned by siblings, family members, or other parties, all owners simply need to agree to the sale and sign the closing documents. We can work with multiple sellers and are experienced with the coordination involved.
It depends on the location and value of the lot. We look at every property individually. Small urban or suburban lots with good access and clear title can absolutely work. Very small rural parcels in remote areas with little market value may not be a fit. The best way to find out is to submit your property and let us take a look.
We have bought flood zone land before and we are not automatically put off by it. It affects our offer because it limits development potential, but it is not an instant no. Send us the details and we will review it honestly.
Costs, Fees, and What You Actually Receive
None. Zero. We are not real estate agents and we do not charge commissions. We do not charge processing fees, administrative fees, or any other fees. The offer we make is the amount you walk away with.
We do. Closing costs — which include title insurance, recording fees, and other transaction costs — are covered entirely by us. They are never deducted from your offer.
No. We make a point of being transparent about everything. The number in your offer is your number. The only thing that could affect what you net is if there are existing liens or back taxes on the property that need to be resolved at closing — and we discuss those openly before you sign anything.
Getting an offer is completely free. It always will be. You are under no obligation to accept it and you will never be charged for the consultation.
Where We Buy
We buy land across nine Southern states — Florida, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. We have active buyers and market knowledge across all nine.
Yes. Rural and remote land is actually a significant part of what we do. We do not need the land to be near a city or development corridor to make an offer.
It does not. We research county records ourselves and are familiar with land markets across all of our service states. Even in smaller, more rural counties, we can assess your property and make an offer.
Currently our focus is the nine Southern states listed above. If you have land outside of that area, we may not be the right buyer — but reach out anyway and we will be honest about whether we can help.
Is This Legitimate? Protecting Yourself
That is a fair question and a smart one to ask of any buyer. We use licensed title companies for every transaction — not attorneys we hired, not in-house closings, but neutral third-party professionals whose job is to protect both buyer and seller. The deed transfer is legal, recorded, and clean. You can verify every step of the process.
Until the closing documents are signed and the deed is transferred, you retain the right to walk away. We do not tie sellers to agreements they are not comfortable with. If you have a change of heart before closing, let us know as early as possible and we will handle it professionally.
Yes. We use your contact details and property information solely to research and make your offer. We do not sell your information to third parties or share it with anyone outside of our transaction team and the title company handling your closing.
You are right to be cautious. Warning signs in land buying include buyers who ask you to pay any fees upfront, companies that pressure you to sign immediately without time to review, and offers that arrive without explanation of how the number was calculated. We do none of these things. We explain our offer, give you time to think, never charge upfront fees, and use a licensed title company that protects you independently of us.
Did Not Find Your Answer?
Every land situation is a little different. If your question is not covered above, we are happy to talk it through directly — no automated responses, no call centers.
Or email cashoffer@southernlandbuyers.com
We respond to every inquiry, usually within a few hours during business days.
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