How do I know this isn’t a scam? What’s your company background?
The obvious and easy answer is we accept credit cards. Businesses that accept credit cards aren’t trying to scam you since there is no upside. The customer will win the charge back dispute and the business will lose the ability to accept credit cards.
We are real estate investment professionals. We are part of a group that has sold thousands of properties since 2010. We have no intention nor desire to scam anyone.
Whether you buy from us or a competitor, please call the county recorder to verify ownership of the parcel. Make sure the company or person that you’re buying from actually does own the property.
It’s possible that the person or company may be in the process of purchasing the land and are pre-selling the parcel, and if that’s the case, then you should request proof through an option agreement or purchase agreement that the person or entity does have the property under contract and has the legal right to sell it to you.
Or you can always pay for an escrow agent if you’re still uncomfortable about the transaction.
Do I need an attorney or real estate agent?
We’ve simplified the buying process with straightforward, easy-to-read contracts. Of course, we encourage you to hire a professional if you think it’s necessary but we’ve done our best to make the process easy for anyone to understand.
What can you tell me about the property?
Everything we know about each parcel is stated in the listing. Please call the county planning and zoning and verify that you are allowed to do what you want to do with the property.
Are there any extra fees? How much do I actually have to pay?
No extra fees from us. You pay the price listed on the website. You may incur additional costs if you choose to close through a title company. We’ll split the escrow costs with you.
Title insurance is optional and you’ll be responsible for those expenses if you choose to buy it.
We generally prefer to self close our deals and we’re able to pass the savings along to our customers.
Are there back taxes or liens associated with the property?
Unless otherwise stated, all of our properties are free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and current on property taxes at the time of conveyance.
How do I plan a site visit?
You can visit any of the properties at your convenience. Each property is unique. Some require 4 wheel drive and GPS to locate while others have “drive right up” access on a paved road. Please contact us if you need any assistance with maps, gps coordinates, etc.
How much are property taxes?
The property taxes are typically current unless otherwise stated and will vary from parcel to parcel. Please see the tax information section in each individual listing and contact the county treasurer.
Can I raise crops or animals on the property?
Most likely, yes. Please check with the county regarding permitted property use. You can usually do almost anything you would like, including installing a manufactured home or trailer.
Are mineral rights included?
Mineral rights are not generally included. However, the areas have been geologically investigated and nothing of value has been found. We have never found this to be an issue with any of the properties we have sold.
If the mineral rights are a priority, then you’ll need to do a separate search. The mineral rights are often split from the property surface rights and will have a completely different chain of title.
Does the property have utilities?
Unless indicated in the description, the rural properties we represent do not have utilities. They’re perfect for a solar or wind-powered “green getaway” or other recreational usage.
If I am not in the land business can I purchase from you anyway?
Why does the deed say $10 and other considerations on it instead of the price actually paid?
Contracts are recorded public documents so there’s a privacy element. There’s also some legal history behind it. Here’s a link to a quick summary and explanation.
Can I get title insurance with my purchase? Can we close with an escrow agent?
Absolutely. Title insurance is optional and you’ll be responsible for those costs if you choose to purchase it.
We’ve closed many transactions ourselves and it’s super easy, so we will do it free of charge or you can opt to go through a title company.
We do sometimes purchase title insurance on our acquisitions, but you can do as you please. It’s generally not necessary for you to purchase title insurance, especially if we’ve already purchased title insurance on it. We generally utilize title insurance for marketing purposes, but it’s not a wise investment unless you plan to take out a bank loan. Here’s an article from Forbes on title insurance that lays out many reasons why you shouldn’t purchase it unless it’s required.
For “Pay Now” cash purchases, we can close and record the transactions ourselves, so we don’t pay for escrow services. After we receive payment, we’ll prepare a deed and ask you to review it. Upon your approval, we will notarize it and send it to the county for recording. In the vast majority of the counties that we own property, we can record the deeds electronically, so it’s usually just a couple of days after the closing date that we can email you the recorded deed.
For “Pay Monthly” purchases, we will record the deed when the promissory note is paid in full. Note: We aren’t offering owner financing at this time.
Are there extra charges and fine print in the paperwork?
No other expenses unless you choose to use a 3rd party for closing. We’ll split the escrow costs and you’ll be responsible for title insurance costs, if you choose to purchase. If you choose to let us close the deal, then there’s no additional expense.