Gather a tax bill and the deed if you have them. Describe the land, choose a way to find a buyer and compare written offers. You can ask for help before every paper is in place. Start with these practical steps.
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Start with what you know. These steps will help you get ready and choose the way to sell that fits you.
Start with the parcel number, acres and the closest road. The parcel number is the county's number for a piece of land. Check whether the sale will include one tract or several. Keep the owner names from the deed handy.
The Stephens County Tax Assessor keeps tax records and maps. The county page links to its online tax-record search. Call 706-886-7435 if you need help identifying the land. The office is at 70 N. Alexander Street, Suite 101, Toccoa.
A tax map helps show the location. It isn't a new survey or a final answer about the property line. Save an older survey if you have one.
Gather the deed, latest tax bill and any survey. Add papers about shared roads, farm use or rules that come with the land. If some papers are missing, begin with what you know.
For a deed copy, use the county's Property Deeds page and contact the Clerk of Superior Court at 706-886-9496. This office is at 70 N. Alexander Street, Suite 202, Toccoa. Ask how to get the recorded copy you need.
The County Clerk handles a different set of county records. For your deed, start with the Clerk of Superior Court. Let the closing team handle questions about preparing the sale papers; you don't need to write a new deed to start looking for a buyer.
Describe how you reach the tract and what the ground is like. For example: “There is a gravel entrance off the road. The front is pasture, and the back slopes into woods.” Add clear photos of the entrance and the main features.
If someone else uses the pasture or road, tell the buyer early. Keep your description honest and simple. You don't have to promise a home site, split or timber value just because a buyer asks about one.
Ask what similar land nearby has sold for. Match the size, setting, usable ground and access. A small lot in town and a large wooded tract can attract different buyers.
Check whether a sale included a house or several parcels. An asking price isn't the same as a completed sale. Save dates and parcel numbers so repeated listings don't look like separate sales.
Ask an agent to explain their suggested price. If you get a direct offer, ask what land details drove it. The tax value is used for taxes; it isn't a buyer offer. See our land value guide for more help.
An agent can advertise the land, arrange showings and help with offers. Ask about the fee and their experience with land like yours.
Selling yourself lets you choose the listing and handle calls. You'll need good photos, a clear description and time to answer questions. Our guide to selling land yourself explains what to expect.
A direct buyer is another option. Ask for the terms in writing and compare the price, work and costs. If you'd like an offer from Reelvest to compare, tell us what you know about the land. There is no need to commit before reviewing it.
Read which parcels are included, the price and who pays each cost. Ask whether the buyer needs a loan or time to check the land. Find out what can change the offer or stop the sale.
A useful question is: “What would I keep after all the agreed costs?” Ask the closing team for an estimate. Mention loans, unpaid amounts or special tax papers early so they can be checked.
If the land has a farm or conservation tax arrangement, ask the Assessor and closing team how the sale or a change in use could affect it. Don't assume another owner's bill tells you what your costs will be.
Give the closing team the papers you gathered. Ask who needs to sign and what identification they need. Read the final statement and ask about any cost you don't understand.
If you're helping settle a loved one's estate or handling inherited land, you can begin with the papers you have. Check the signing steps before promising a firm date. If you own the land with others, discuss the offer together.
You don't need to solve a buyer's building plans before asking about selling. Let the buyer explain the checks they need and how those checks affect the terms. Keep the agreed steps in writing.
Yes. Start with the location, tax bill and papers you have. The Tax Assessor can help with the property record, and the Clerk of Superior Court is the place to ask about a recorded deed.
You can begin with the land as it is. Describe access and the ground clearly. Compare the likely benefit and cost before paying for work.
Start with the Clerk of Superior Court. The county Property Deeds page lists the office at 70 N. Alexander Street, Suite 202, Toccoa.
Tell the buyer about that use and share any agreement. Discuss how it affects the sale rather than guessing when it ends.
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