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06/12/2025
David A Stone
Picture this: You're paying property taxes on a slice of land hundreds of miles away, a plot you've never seen but can't ignore come tax season. The urge to sell hits, but the thought of endless showings and market unpredictability holds you back.
Enter the debate: realtor vs. direct investor. Spoiler alert – the investor wins for speed and simplicity.
Realtors shine with residential sales, but land? It's a different beast. Marketing requires niche expertise in zoning, utilities, and buyer types like developers or hobby farmers – skills not all agents possess. As a result, land often sits unsold for over six months, sometimes a full year, per industry averages. Factor in commissions (up to 6%), your share of closing costs, and the gamble of buyer financing falling through (banks rarely back raw land loans), and the process becomes a costly headache.
Selling to me as a cash investor flips the script. I buy with ready funds, meaning no loan approvals or contingencies. Closings happen fast – often in weeks – putting immediate cash in your pocket and halting those tax drains.
No commissions, no seller-paid fees, and zero risk of last-minute bailouts. Plus, the process is remote-friendly; share details, get a fair offer, and done.
A client from New York sold their Colorado acreage to me after it languished with a realtor for eight months – My team closed in 20 days, stress-free.
Ready to ditch the delays? Discover how a direct cash sale can transform your distant land into quick financial freedom.
Enter the debate: realtor vs. direct investor. Spoiler alert – the investor wins for speed and simplicity.
Realtors shine with residential sales, but land? It's a different beast. Marketing requires niche expertise in zoning, utilities, and buyer types like developers or hobby farmers – skills not all agents possess. As a result, land often sits unsold for over six months, sometimes a full year, per industry averages. Factor in commissions (up to 6%), your share of closing costs, and the gamble of buyer financing falling through (banks rarely back raw land loans), and the process becomes a costly headache.
Selling to me as a cash investor flips the script. I buy with ready funds, meaning no loan approvals or contingencies. Closings happen fast – often in weeks – putting immediate cash in your pocket and halting those tax drains.
No commissions, no seller-paid fees, and zero risk of last-minute bailouts. Plus, the process is remote-friendly; share details, get a fair offer, and done.
A client from New York sold their Colorado acreage to me after it languished with a realtor for eight months – My team closed in 20 days, stress-free.
Ready to ditch the delays? Discover how a direct cash sale can transform your distant land into quick financial freedom.
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