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Documents You Need to Sell Land
Selling land takes less paperwork than selling a house, but missing one document can stall a closing for weeks. Whether you sell by owner, list with an agent or sell to a cash buyer, the title company or closing attorney will ask for a predictable set of papers. Here is the checklist, what each item is for, and what to do if something is missing.
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- Missing papers? We help track them down
- No commission, no closing costs
- Written offer within 24 hours
- Close in as little as 14 to 30 days
- Title company handles the rest
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The core documents for a land sale
Your deed. The recorded deed shows how you hold title and gives the legal description. If you cannot find your copy, the county recorder or register of deeds can usually provide one, often online.
Government-issued photo ID for every owner who will sign. Names should match the deed; if a name changed through marriage or divorce, bring the document that shows it.
Property tax bills and proof of payment. The parcel number on the bill helps the title company find the land, and taxes are usually prorated at closing. Delinquent taxes are paid from the proceeds.
Survey or plat, if you have one. Older surveys, plats or subdivision maps help buyers confirm boundaries and access. Not every land sale requires a new survey.
Title information. Any owner’s title insurance policy or abstract you received when you bought makes the new title search faster.
The sale documents
Purchase agreement. A written contract with the price, legal description, closing date, contingencies and who pays which costs. For a by-owner sale, have an attorney or title company prepare or review it.
Disclosures. Many states require seller disclosure forms for homes, while vacant land is often exempt or uses a shorter form. Requirements vary by state, and some items, such as known environmental issues, may need to be disclosed regardless. Your closing agent will know your state’s rules.
Payoff information. If there is a mortgage, lien or judgment on the land, the title company will need lender contact details to order a payoff.
Closing documents. The new deed, a settlement statement and any affidavits the title company requires are prepared for you to sign at closing, in person or with a mobile notary.
Extra documents in special situations
Inherited land: a death certificate and probate papers such as letters testamentary or letters of administration, or a small-estate affidavit where allowed. See our guide to selling land in probate.
Land in a trust: the trust agreement or a certification of trust showing the trustee’s authority. Power of attorney: the original or certified POA, often recorded. LLC or corporation: formation documents, an operating agreement or resolution authorizing the sale, and proof of good standing.
Divorce or co-owners: the decree or agreement that sets out who owns the land, and signatures from every owner on title.
What if you are missing something?
Most gaps are fixable. Deeds and plats are public records. Tax bills can be reprinted by the county. Title issues like an old unreleased mortgage or a missing heir can often be cured with affidavits or court filings, though some take time.
When you sell to us, we pull the county records ourselves and work with the title company to sort out what is needed. You get a written offer within 24 hours, can close in as little as 14 to 30 days, and we pay the closing costs. This checklist is general information; requirements vary by state and title company.
What we take off your plate
Records pulled
We find the deed and tax records.
Title company chosen
A licensed closing agent handles the file.
Remote signing
Sign with a mobile notary near you.
Estate and LLC sales
We work with the right signers.
No commission
We pay the closing costs.
No obligation
The research and the offer are free.
Selling your land, step by step
Three steps, no obligation at any point, and no cost to you at any stage.
One call or one form
Tell us the address or APN and the rough size. You do not need a survey, a plat or the tax bill in front of you — we look all of that up.
We value it properly
We research the parcel ourselves, at our cost, before we quote. We price it off recent sales of similar acreage and adjust for access, soil, flood mapping, timber and shape. No cost to you, no commitment.
Written offer, your decision
You have our number in writing within 24 hours. If you take it, a licensed title company closes it and we cover the standard closing costs — typically 14 to 30 days.
Selling to us vs. listing it
Both are legitimate. Listing can bring a higher gross price if you have time, the tract is easy to finance and you can carry the taxes while it sits. Here is the honest comparison.
| Selling to Dreamify | Listing with an agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Who you are dealing with | A direct cash buyer — we are the ones purchasing | An agent marketing it to someone else |
| Commission | None | Typically 6–10% on land |
| Closing costs | We cover them | Usually split or seller-paid |
| Repairs, survey, clean-up | Not your problem | Often requested by retail buyers |
| Financing risk | None — cash | Land loans fall through often |
| Timeline | As little as 14 to 30 days once title work is back | Land can sit on the market for months |
Land we buy
Land we buy
- Vacant, raw and bare land
- Inherited and heir property, including multiple owners
- Land with back taxes or a delinquent tax bill
- Out-of-state and absentee-owned parcels
- Farm, timber and hunting acreage
- Small residential lots and infill parcels
- Landlocked tracts and parcels with access questions
- Land that failed a perc test
- Tracts tied up in an estate or probate
- Property you inherited and have never seen
- Mobile home parks and RV parks
- Self-storage facilities — considered case by case
What we don’t buy
- Houses and other residential buildings
- Land you do not have the authority to sell
- Parcels where a co-owner has not agreed to sell
- Property already under contract with someone else
If we are not the right buyer for your parcel we will say so on the first call rather than waste your time.
We buy with our own money — here is what we have closed
We are a principal buyer using our own capital, not a lead broker collecting details to sell on. A sample of tracts we have bought and closed:
| Tract | Where we closed it |
|---|---|
| 32.3 acres | Perquimans County, North Carolina |
| 72 acres | Pike County, Mississippi |
| 10.7 acres | Morgan County, Georgia |
| 6.24 acres | Jasper County, Georgia |
| 8.5 acres | Pike County, Mississippi |
| 5.05 acres | Dawson County, Georgia |
A sample of tracts we have bought and closed ourselves. We are a principal buyer, not a broker — every one of these was purchased with our own funds through a licensed closing agent.
What sellers say
Every quote below is a real, verified Google review of Dreamify Properties — 4.9 stars across 14 reviews.
“I had a great experience working with John and Dreamify on the marketing and sale of land in Georgia. John was reasonable, fair, and thorough throughout the transaction, and was very pleasant to work with.”
“Great experience working with John. He made the selling process super easy. I didn’t have to do much — he took care of all the heavy lifting. Communication was excellent; he kept me in the loop the whole time, which eased my mind.”
Questions we get asked
What documents do I need to sell land?
Usually your deed, photo ID, tax bills, any survey or title policy, and a purchase agreement.
Do I need a disclosure to sell vacant land?
It depends on your state. Vacant land is often exempt from home disclosure forms, but not always.
I lost my deed. Can I still sell?
Yes. The recorded deed is a public record; the county can provide a copy.
What extra papers do heirs need?
Usually a death certificate and probate or small-estate documents showing who can sign.
How fast can you close?
We give a written offer within 24 hours and can close in as little as 14 to 30 days. If your timeline is longer, we close on the date that suits you.
What does it cost me to sell to you?
Nothing. No commission, no closing costs, no document fees. We buy with our own capital and pay the closing costs ourselves.
Other situations we buy in
Sell land in probateSell land owned by an LLC
Who pays closing costs
Where we buy
Sell land in North CarolinaSell land in South Carolina
Sell land in Virginia
Find out what your land is worth to a cash buyer
Send the parcel details and we’ll research the property, answer your questions, and put a clear no-obligation offer in writing within 24 hours.
Life changes — more guides for sellers
Divorce, a move, a loss in the family, care costs, retirement or a parcel that turned into a headache. Whatever is behind the decision to sell, here is how we handle it.
- Divorce
- Relocating
- Loss of a spouse
- Paying off debt
- Bankruptcy
- Bought sight unseen
- Squatters or dumping
- Code violations
- Land that won't sell
- Buyer backed out
- Co-owner
- Owned by an LLC
- Nursing home costs
- Medical bills
- Job loss
- Retirement
- Storm damage
- Never built on
- Old mobile home on it
- Down payment on a house
- Sell or leave to kids
- Power of attorney
- Paying for college
- Farm or hunting lease
- Selling to a data center
- Selling or leasing for solar
- Capital gains tax on a land sale
- Selling to a developer
- Selling part of your land
- Owner financing
- Who pays closing costs
- How long it takes to sell land
- Sell or keep your land