Inherited Land Blues: How to Turn a Family Heirloom into Hassle-Free Cash

07/28/2025
David A Stone
Inheriting land from a loved one can feel like a bittersweet gift – a connection to your roots, but often in a distant state you've never visited. Meanwhile, those property tax bills keep piling up, turning what should be an asset into a financial anchor. 
If you're an out-of-state heir wondering what to do next, selling might be the smartest move, but not all paths are equal.
Traditional real estate routes often fall flat for inherited land. Realtors, while well-intentioned, frequently lack the specialized knowledge to market raw parcels effectively. Without homes or structures to highlight, your listing could gather dust on the market for six months to a year or more, according to real estate data trends. You'll face steep commissions (5-6% of the sale price), closing costs, and the ever-present risk of buyers flaking out due to financing hurdles – especially since banks are hesitant to loan on undeveloped land.
But here's the game-changer: Selling directly to a land investor like me. I specialize in these scenarios, offering cash purchases that close in as little as 30 days. No realtor fees eating into your inheritance, no drawn-out negotiations, and no worries about deals collapsing at the eleventh hour. 
My team has worked with countless inheritors, evaluating properties remotely via surveys and online tools, so you don't even need to travel. We close quickly, so you can use the cash to fund family vacations instead of fretting over taxes.
If your inherited land is more burden than blessing, let's explore how a fast, cash sale can free you up. 
Reach out today – turning legacy into liquidity is easier than you think.