Got Land! Get Cash!

If you were to ask, “Who could use some extra money?” the show of hands would be record breaking. You wouldn’t be able to number the waving, wiggling fingers that would shoot up into the air hoping to grab your attention—just in case you were feeling particularly generous that day. Most people can honestly say that, with decreasing interest rates on some 401Ks and other financial accounts plus the rising cost of everyday necessities, a little extra cash would definitely come in handy. Acquainted with comforts and having an admirable habit of planning ahead for the future, most parents and even non baby-boomers alike are smart enough to know that cash on hand for life’s necessities and emergencies is a remarkable convenience. And sometimes, too, a life saver.

One of the ways that people locate extra money in their life is by selling their raw land. In a lot of cases, they do so because a need arises and the cost to fill that need doesn’t fit within their present budget. Well, whether it is a daughter’s wedding set to take place one year from now, a pile of medical bills from your recent extended stay at the local hospital, or a need to supplement income after a job loss, selling your unused land could be an ideal solution for you and your family.

Selling directly to a buyer or, a private land investor is the most beneficial method to use if you’re looking to cut or eliminate the costs of assessing, preparing, and selling your land. The hassles associated with paperwork, plus the time and energy needed to be successful would be the responsibilities of an expert land investor like Lucas Properties LLC. For example, this company will make you an offer for your raw land and settle your agreement with an all-cash deal complete within seven days’ time. Additionally, they will help you transfer ownership of your title, pay your property taxes, liens, and closing costs. Now, that’s good news. Take a moment to fill out the information form in the We Buy Land tab and you can have the cash you need in your hand in no time.

How to Sell Raw Land

Raw land is land that is completely undeveloped with no existing water supply, sewer or septic system and most utilities have not yet been run to the property. Additionally, raw land generally has no existing structures. It is this truly basic nature of raw land that can make it a hard sell, if you are marketing in the wrong areas.
When you go about selling raw land on the traditional market you will first need to complete a survey on the property. A survey from when you first purchased the property will still be valid if there have been no changes made to the property or to surrounding properties. You will want to be sure that the perimeter and especially the corners of your property are clearly marked. You will also want to know the zoning of the parcel of raw land you plan to sell. You can obtain this by going to the zoning office with your parcel identification number. Any person buying raw land is going to want to know what they can use the land for, so keeping the zoning paperwork on hand is an excellent idea.
If you haven’t already, it would be beneficial to find out if city water and sewer are available for the property or if a septic and well will be required. If the later is required, you should consider investing in a perk test to make the property more marketable; provided that the results of the perk are positive. Another great document to have on hand when selling raw land is the current tax information for the property. Keep the most recent tax bill on hand for the buyer to have quick access.
There are several ways to sell raw land today, you can market the property yourself via ebay and craigslist or you can hire a professional real estate broker experienced in raw land sales to handle the marketing for you. The trouble with eBay and real estate brokers is that they charge a fee for their services and if you go with a broker, those fees are actually commissions which can run you a big percentage of your total sale price.
One way to sell raw land fast and in most cases for cash is to contact a real estate investor. Most investors or professional bird dogs can make a fair cash offer for your raw land and close in only a few short days. There is usually very little paperwork involved and most investors handle all the stressful stuff making it a truly hassle free process. There are many ways to sell raw land, you just need to find the one that works best for you.