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Good questions deserve clear answers.

Understand how we review land, compare selling options, put terms in writing, and work toward closing. There is no pressure to make a decision before you know what it means for your property.

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01 /Look closely at the land
02 /Compare the possible routes
03 /Understand written terms
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01 / Getting started

First, let’s listen.

A property review begins with your goals, not a one-size-fits-all price.

What happens on the first call?

We ask about the parcel, what you know about it, and what you would like to accomplish. We explain the possible next steps and what information might help us review the property. The call itself is not an agreement to sell.

Why did Land Merchants contact me?

Owners may hear from us through a letter, phone call, or text, or find us through an online ad. If you received a letter, its offer ID can help us find the property you are asking about. You do not have to make a decision just because you were contacted.

Do I need to decide right away?

No. Take time to understand your land, the possible selling routes, and any written offer before choosing a path. You can ask us questions and, if you wish, discuss the agreement with your own adviser.

What is Double Closing?

A double closing, also known as a simultaneous closing or back-to-back closing, is a real estate transaction involving two separate closings that occur on the same property, often on the same day.

02 / Offers & selling paths

What fits your priorities?

An immediate cash purchase and a delayed closing solve different needs. Neither outcome is automatic.

What are my two selling options with Land Merchants?

A cash purchase is for an owner who wants to sell at an agreed cash closing; its price reflects a discount from the land’s current, undeveloped market value. For a qualifying property, delayed closing gives us time to pursue development work that may support a higher agreed price. The right route depends on the parcel and your priorities.

Why is the cash offer not as much as I expected?

Vacant land is evaluated in its current condition—not as if surveys, access, utilities, approvals, and development work are already complete. We also account for the time, costs, and risks involved in bringing it to a buyer. We should explain the reasoning behind a property-specific offer so you can weigh it against your other options.

Is delayed closing right for everyone?

No. It generally suits an owner who can wait while a qualifying property is reviewed and development groundwork is pursued. The planned window is often around 12–24 months, but terms and milestones vary. A potentially higher price is a goal, not a guarantee.

What work might happen during delayed closing?

Depending on the property and written plan, the team may coordinate surveys, engineering, zoning, utility planning, and approvals to help position the land for its next buyer. What is included, who pays for it, and what happens if a milestone is not met should be clear in your agreement.

03 / Agreements & closing

Know the terms before you sign.

The written agreement and the closing agent—not a generic page—determine the details of your transaction.

How do you handle property transactions?

We begin with a property-specific review and, if both sides want to proceed, put the proposed price, route, conditions, and responsibilities in writing. Applicable title work and due diligence follow. A title company or closing attorney, as appropriate, coordinates closing documents and the transfer of funds.

You sent me a purchase agreement. What is that?

It is a proposed legal contract for a sale, not simply a brochure or a guaranteed payout. Review the property description, price, deposit if any, diligence conditions, closing date, payment terms, and each party’s responsibilities before signing. An independent real-estate attorney can help you evaluate terms that are unclear.

How does the closing work?

After the agreed conditions are satisfied, the closing agent prepares documents for review, confirms the method of signing, and coordinates the agreed closing. Depending on the property and agent, signing might be in person or by another permitted method. For delayed closing, the agreement should explain how the planned double closing is structured.

How long does the closing take?

A cash purchase has a closing date set in its agreement, subject to title review, diligence, and other conditions. Delayed closing involves a longer development window, often planned around 12–24 months; actual timing can change with approvals and the market. Ask us to walk through the milestones written into your proposal.

When do I get my cash?

In a cash purchase, the owner is paid in connection with the agreed closing, with disbursement handled by the closing agent under the written terms. In a delayed closing, payment is due at the agreed double closing if its conditions are met. The exact disbursement timing and method should be confirmed with the agent and your agreement.

04 / Your property

Every parcel has its own facts.

These questions can shape the next step, but they do not need to stop you from starting a conversation.

What if I inherited the land?

We can review the property and discuss your goals. Questions about ownership, probate, title, or the tax effects of a sale depend on your circumstances; bring those to a qualified attorney or tax adviser before making a commitment.

What if the property has a lien, unpaid tax, or unclear boundary?

Tell us what you know so those issues can be investigated during the property review and, where appropriate, with the title company or closing attorney. Not every issue is resolved the same way, and any proposed responsibility for a lien or other cost belongs in the written terms.

What should I have ready for a land review?

An address, parcel number, map location, or offer ID is a good start. Details about access, acreage, utilities, zoning, ownership, and your preferred timing are useful if you have them. You do not need a complete development file to ask your first question.

What sets the guidance apart

We look at the land, not just a number.

Land Merchants helps owners understand site conditions, current undeveloped value, possible development work, and what each selling route trades off. The goal is a clearer decision and an arrangement that makes sense for both parties.

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LAND MERCHANTS / LAND REVIEWFOUR LENSES
01 / SITEAccess & terrain
02 / MARKETCurrent land value
03 / WORKDevelopment factors
04 / OWNERGoals & timing

One property-specific conversation can make the next steps easier to see.