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Selling Land That Has a Farm or Hunting Lease on It
The cash rent is small, the tenant has farmed it for years, or a hunting club has a lease that renews every season — and you are ready to be done owning it. A lease makes some buyers nervous. It does not stop us. We buy leased farmland and hunting land for cash and work around the existing agreement. Written offer within 24 hours.
- Sell with the lease still in place
- We review the lease terms at no cost
- No need to evict or end the lease first
- No commission, no closing costs
- Written offer within 24 hours
- Close in as little as 14 to 30 days
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Written offer within 24 hours. No fee, no obligation, and we pay the closing costs.
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Landowners with a tenant farmer or hunting lease
Does a lease stop you from selling?
Generally, no. You can sell land that is under a lease. In most cases the sale does not cancel the lease — the buyer takes the land subject to it and steps into your shoes as landlord until the lease ends or is properly terminated. That is why buyers want to see the lease, or hear the terms if it was only a handshake deal.
Farm leases often run year to year, and many states have their own rules for ending them. In Iowa, for example, a year-to-year farm lease generally ends only if written notice is given by September 1, effective the following March 1. Other states set different dates and requirements, and a written lease can override the default. Missing a deadline usually means the lease rolls over another year.
Hunting leases are usually written for a set season or term, sometimes with renewal options or a notice clause. Either way, the fix is the same: read the agreement, know the dates, and choose a buyer who is comfortable owning land with a tenant on it.
Other things that come with leased farmland
Some leased ground is also enrolled in a USDA program such as the Conservation Reserve Program. When CRP land is sold, the new owner generally has to take over the contract or it ends, and ending it early can mean repaying payments. Your local Farm Service Agency office can tell you where your contract stands, and we factor it into our offer.
It is also worth thinking about the tenant. Many owners have a long relationship with the family that farms their land and want them treated fairly. Tell us that. We can discuss keeping the lease through the current season, timing the closing after harvest, or letting the tenant know in advance.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Lease termination rules vary by state; for a specific question, speak with a local agricultural attorney or your county extension office.
What owners of leased land want from a buyer
Lease stays in place
We can buy with the tenant still on the land.
Harvest-friendly timing
Close after the crop comes off, or when the season ends.
Handshake leases OK
No written lease? Tell us the terms and we will work with it.
CRP reviewed
We look at program contracts as part of our research.
No commission
You keep the full agreed price. We pay the closing costs.
No obligation
The research and the offer are free.
Selling leased 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.
“John and his team are top notch investors who know what they are doing, put a plan of action in place and execute. One of the most honest people I have met… an absolute honor and pleasure working with these folks.”
“John was very communicative & professional. He did what he said he would do!”
Questions we get asked
Can I sell farmland that has a tenant on it?
Yes. The lease usually stays in effect after the sale, and the buyer becomes the landlord.
Do I have to end the farm lease before selling?
No. We can buy with the lease in place. If you want it ended, check your state’s notice deadline.
The lease is only verbal. Is that a problem?
Not for us. Tell us the rent, the dates and how long it has run, and we will work with it.
What happens to a hunting lease when land is sold?
It depends on the lease terms. Many have a set term or a notice clause. We review it with you.
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 farmland for cashSell hunting land
Sell timberland
Where we buy
Sell land in North CarolinaSell land in South Carolina
Sell land in Virginia
Find out what your leased 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