Welcome to LandBuy.USOur company is an independent land dealer registered in the state of Arizona. We are not a real estate brokerage. We specialize in acquiring land for investment and/or development.We buy land directly from owners who would rather have cash now than continue to deal with the burdens of owning property they don't need.

Did you receive a letter from us? If you accept our offer for your land, you could receive full payment in as little as 30 days. Here are some possible benefits to selling your land to us:

  • Quick and Easy Sale. Attempting to sell land through the traditional real estate market for full market value can be slow and costly. If you sell to us, there will be no need for complex owner financing since we can pay cash. We can usually complete the transaction within a month.

  • We Take the Risk. We will buy your property at our own risk, and invest for however long is needed for us to make a reasonable return.

  • Relief from Property Taxes. Vacant land typically does not generate income but still requires payment of property taxes. If you no longer want your property, why continue paying property taxes?

  • There is No Payment Required from You. In most cases we can cover the full cost of completing the transaction. We usually hire a local escrow/title company to complete the transaction for us.

How the offer is accepted. We strive to make the sales process as quick and convenient as possible for you. The typical process is outlined below. These details may vary depending on the contract terms and local requirements of the state/county where your property is located.

  • You review the offer and decide if you would like to proceed with the sale.

  • You sign the purchase agreement and send it back to us. (this can be done via email, mail, or online).

  • We do a quick check on the property and the local real estate market to confirm that we can proceed to the next step.

  • We sign the purchase agreement and send it to a title/escrow company local to the property.

How the transaction is completed.

  • Due diligence. We will need some time to verify certain information about the property, such as market value, parcel size, zoning, etc. This typically takes about a week. If there are any issues or questions we will contact you to discuss them, and attempt to resolve them. If we find no issues with the property (or we have resolved any issues we do find) we will then sign the contract and send it to an escrow/title company to handle the transaction for us.

  • Time frame. From this point, the time required is dependent on the title company's availability and how much time they need to create the title report/commitment which is necessary for them to insure the title. They will also prepare all closing documents and coordinate document signings by seller and buyer.

  • The escrow process. The title/escrow company facilitites real estate deals between strangers by serving as a trusted third party to manage the transaction. They will perform additional due diligence on our behalf to check for liens or title issues. They also insure the title of the property against title defects, liens, encumbrances, etc. They receive our funds and disburse funds to the seller after both parties have fulfilled their contractual obligations.

  • Document preparation. The required documents will be prepared by the escrow/title company and you will be given an opportunity to review and approve them. You will be contacted regarding any additional information or documents required to complete the transaction.

  • Notarizing. At some point you will need to sign the new deed in front of a notary, who will then add their acknowledgement to the deed. Document signing can generally be done anywhere a U.S. notary is available (please let us know if you are outside the U.S. and do not have access to a notary). At this point, you are no longer responsible for the property or any future property taxes.

  • Recording. The escrow officer (or notary) will send or deliver the notarized deed to the county where the property is located for recording. After recording, the county or title company will send the original deed back to us with the notation that it has been recorded with us as the new owner.

We look forward to working with you...We offer an excellent alternative to the traditional sales process for owners of vacant land who no longer have plans to use it. We have experience with acquisition of dozens of properties throughout the country, and we have received many positive comments from property owners like this one who have been happy they sold to us:

  • "Thank you for buying my land ... and for making it so easy for us to complete the process." - Carol C.

I hope to hear from you soon. Feel free to contact me with any questions.Sincerely,John Pitkin, Acquisition Manager, LandSale.US LLC
Disclosure: I am a licensed real estate agent in the state of Arizona.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (520) 220-0825

What We Buy

We are always looking for great deals on vacant land. Our criteria for purchasing may vary by area, or with changing investment strategies, but these are our general criteria for purchasing:Vacant land. This is land with no structures, although we sometimes acquire land with site improvements such as fencing, well, septic system, or even a small shed.Access. Physical and legal access is generally a requirement. Although we sometimes make exceptions, lack of access will reduce the amount we can pay for the property.Terrain. Steep terrain is a common issue that is difficult to mitigate. We usually won't purchase land where a driveway or structure would need to be built on a slope of more than 12%.Residential or Recreational Zoning. We typically buy land where zoning allows for residential use (including agricultural), although we sometimes make exceptions for land that is zoned for commercial use.Must be buildable. The size of the lot must meet the minimum lot size requirements to comply with local zoning regulations, with adequate space for building after considering setback requirements. If there is no water or sewer system available, there must be adequate space for a well and septic system with the required separation between them.Not in a flood zone. Land that is covered by a flood zone (or wetlands) is not preferred but in some cases we will consider buying a parcel that is partially in a flood zone.

Closing Costs Explained

When you sell to us, we usually pay all closing costs as stated in the purchase agreement. In a typical transaction, these closing costs will include the following:Escrow fees. We will hire an escrow/title company to facilitate the transaction for both parties. Escrow fees cover the cost of this service. All of the services listed below are also performed by or through the escrow/title company.Title insurance. We buy title insurance to ensure there is a marketable title. Title insurance is required when using an escrow company to complete a transaction.Document preparation. This includes preparation of the new deed that transfers ownership of your land to us, and other documents required by the county/state where the property is located.Notary fees. Deeds and other associated documents need to be signed in front of a notary. This is usually done through a mobile notary in your area, or an online notary. It might also be done at the escrow/title company's office.Recording fees to the county. Recording the deed with the county where the property is located is required to put the ownership transfer on public record.In rare cases, there may be unusual title issues that must be resolved prior to completing the transaction. In such cases, we may ask you to share in the costs of resolving these issues.Property taxes and any association fees will be prorated through the closing date. This means that you, the seller, will be responsible for paying any property taxes or association fees incurred during the time you own the property, up through the closing date.

Assessed Value vs. Market Value

Property owners often do not understand the difference between the assessed value of their property and its actual market value. These are usually not the same. Here's some information that will help you understand the difference.Assessed value is determined by the local county for the purpose of assessing taxes and does not necessarily reflect market value.Market value is determined by what a property would sell for in the current real estate market in that specific area. This figure can change rapidly, but is usually estimated by comparing the subject property with nearby comparable properties that have sold recently.Considerations when sellingIf you are considering the sale of your land, you should be aware of the difference between these two values. If the assessor's value on your tax statement is $10,000, this does not necessarily mean that your property could be sold for that amount.You should also be aware that there is a wide range of sale prices that you could realize, depending on the conditions of the sale.For example, if you want to sell your property quickly for cash, the price will likely have to be below market value in order to find a buyer quickly.If you want to sell for full market value, you may have to wait months or years to find the right buyer, and you may have to offer other incentives such as owner financing.

Costs of Owning Vacant Land

If you are thinking about selling vacant land that you own, there are several things to consider. There can be many benefits to owning vacant land, but there are also costs associated with ownership.1. Property Taxes. Taxes vary greatly by state and county. High taxes can quickly overcome any appreciation of value.2. Property Owner Association (POA) or Home Owner Association (HOA) fees. If your property belongs to such an association, you are responsible for paying the fees regardless of whether you receive any benefits from the property as an absentee owner. If you don't pay the fees, the POA/HOA could put a lien on your property, making it difficult to sell.3. Potential Liability. As with owning any type of real estate, there is always some potential liability that comes with it. What happens if someone gets hurt on your property and files a claim?4. Maintenance Costs. Depending on where your property is located, you may be responsible for keeping it mowed and generally making sure the property's appearance is in line with the neighborhood standards. You may also be responsible for additional wildfire suppression steps if your land is in a high-risk area.

What is a Lien?

Liens are something we look for before we close a purchase. A lien search is done by the escrow/title company after a contract has been signed and escrow has been opened.A lien is a claim against property, made to secure payment of a debt. The property becomes collateral against the debt owed to the person or entity who filed the lien. The most common type of lien we see is for unpaid property taxes.The existence of a lien does not always mean that we won't purchase a property. However, all liens need to be paid, settled, or accounted for in some manner in order for us to safely complete our purchase.We need to be aware of any liens on a property as we may need to make adjustments to our offer if we are going to accept responsibility for the liens.