We Buy Land Directly From Owners
We Buy Vacant Land is the land-buying brand of Landtrade. We are the buyer, not a broker or a middleman. When you send us your property, the same team that researches your parcel makes the offer, signs the contract and closes the deal through a licensed title or escrow company. You don’t list your land, you don’t wait for a buyer to show up, and you don’t pay a commission.
Most owners who contact us are tired of paying taxes on land they don’t use. Some inherited it. Some bought it years ago with a plan that changed. Some live in another state and have never seen the lot in person. Whatever the reason, the goal is the same: a fair price, a clear process and a closing date you can count on.
Land We Buy
- Vacant residential lots in subdivisions
- Rural acreage and ranch land
- Infill lots inside cities and towns
- Inherited land and land in probate or a trust
- Land with back taxes owed
- Land you own free and clear or with a small loan
Where We Buy
We buy most actively in Arizona, California, Texas and Florida, and we look at parcels in other states too.
If your land is somewhere else, send it anyway. We will tell you quickly whether it is a fit.
How Selling Your Land to Us Works
01 Tell us about your land
Fill out the form or call. A parcel number (APN) or address and the county is all we need to start.
02 Get a written cash offer
We research zoning, access and nearby sales, then send you a written offer, usually within 48 hours.
03 Close and get paid
A title company handles the closing and pays you. Close on the date you choose, often in about 10 days.
How We Decide What to Offer
We don’t use a one-size formula. Every offer starts with research on your specific parcel. Here is what we look at, so you know what drives the number:
- Recent land sales nearby. What similar lots and acreage actually sold for, not what they were listed for.
- Access. Whether the parcel touches a maintained road or has a recorded easement. Land without legal access is harder to sell and usually worth less.
- Utilities. How far power, water and sewer are from the property, or whether a well and septic would be needed.
- Zoning and use. What can be built or done on the land under county or city rules.
- Size, shape and terrain. Flood zones, steep slopes and odd shapes all affect what a builder or end buyer will pay.
- Taxes and liens. Back taxes, HOA dues or liens are paid off at closing out of the sale price.
Because we buy land to resell or develop, our offer is below full retail. In exchange you skip the listing, the commission, the closing costs and the months of waiting. Many owners come out about even, and some come out ahead, once those costs are counted. If listing with an agent would clearly get you more, we will tell you.
Selling to Us vs. Listing Your Land
Here is an honest side-by-side of your options:
| Sell to us | List with an agent | Sell it yourself | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission | None | Often 6% to 10% on land | None |
| Closing costs | We pay them | Seller usually pays a share | Seller usually pays a share |
| Time to sell | Offer in about 48 hours, close in about 10 days | Often many months for vacant land | Depends on finding a buyer |
| Work for you | Answer a few questions | Listing, photos, showings, offers | Marketing, calls, screening buyers, paperwork |
| Buyer financing | Not needed, we pay cash | Many buyers need a land loan | Many buyers need a land loan |
| Condition | As-is | Buyers may ask for a survey or clearing | Buyers may ask for a survey or clearing |
What Sellers Say
★★★★★
“I can’t say enough about how great it was to work with Landtrade on the sale of our property in Cape Coral. Communication was excellent from start to finish. Our representative Matt Morgan was always available to answer our questions and kept us in the loop every step of the way.”
Ray Tavana, Cape Coral, FL · Google review
★★★★★
“I have never had a real estate sale done so quickly. I had an excellent experience working with We Buy Vacant Land to sell my land. The process was simple, transparent, and much faster than I expected.”
Rita Commons · Google review
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Why Owners Choose a Direct Land Buyer
Vacant land is one of the slowest kinds of real estate to sell. There is no house to show, many buyers need a land loan that banks are reluctant to make, and agents often avoid land listings because the commission is small. A lot that would sell in weeks as a house can sit for a year or more as bare land.
A direct cash buyer removes most of that. There is no financing to fall through and no inspections or appraisals tied to a lender. You know the price before you sign, and the title company handles the paperwork and the payoff of any taxes or liens. For owners who value speed and certainty over squeezing out the last dollar, it is often the simplest way to sell.
Situations We Help With Every Week
Inherited land
If you inherited a parcel you never planned to own, you may be paying taxes on land you have never visited. We work with heirs, executors and trustees, and the title company can tell you what paperwork is needed, such as a death certificate, letters of administration or a trust document. Many heirs sell to split the proceeds cleanly instead of co-owning land with siblings for years.
Back taxes
Owing property taxes does not stop a sale. The title company pays the county from the sale proceeds at closing, which can stop the clock on a tax lien or tax deed sale. If your county has already scheduled a tax sale, contact us early, because timing matters. Our guide to selling land with back taxes explains how it works.
You live out of state
Most of our sellers don’t live near their land. You can sign closing documents with a mobile notary at your home or a local notary, and the title company sends your money by wire or check. You never need to travel to the property.
HOA dues and annual costs
Lots in planned communities often carry HOA dues on top of taxes, and those dues keep coming whether you use the land or not. Selling ends the bills, and any balance owed is settled at closing.
Land that turned out to be hard to use
Sometimes a lot has no power nearby, sits in a flood zone or has zoning that limits building. We will still look at it. These issues affect the price, and we will explain how, but they don’t automatically rule a parcel out.
What to Have Ready
You don’t need anything fancy to get an offer. These help us respond faster:
- The parcel number (APN) or the property address
- The county and state
- Your best phone number and email
- Whether the land is listed with an agent right now
- Any price you have in mind, if you have one
Questions Owners Ask Us
Do you really pay cash?
Yes. We buy with our own funds, so there is no bank loan or appraisal that can delay or cancel the sale. The money is wired through the title or escrow company at closing.
Are there any fees?
No. We don’t charge commissions or fees, and we pay the normal closing costs, including title and escrow fees. Any back taxes or liens on the property are paid off from the sale price at closing.
How fast can you close?
We usually send a written offer within about 48 hours of getting your parcel details, and we can close in about two weeks. If you need more time, you pick the closing date.
Do I need a survey or to clear the land?
No. We buy land as it is. You don’t need to clear brush, remove debris or order a survey.
What if I don’t know my parcel number?
That’s fine. Give us the address or the county and a description, and we will look it up. Your county tax bill also lists the parcel number (APN).
Am I obligated to accept your offer?
No. Our offer is free, and you can take as long as you need to decide. There is no pressure and no obligation.
Want to understand all your options first? Read our guide on how to sell vacant land, or learn how cash land buyers work and how to pick a good one.
Ready to sell your land? Call 480-478-3436