Start with the location, the papers you have and what you want from the sale. Then choose how to find a buyer, compare written offers and get help with closing. You can begin even if you’re missing a deed or don’t know every detail.
Tell us about your land. There’s no obligation to accept an offer.
Start with what you know. These steps will help you get ready and choose the way to sell that fits you.
Find a recent tax bill, an old deed or a map showing your land. A deed is the paper that records an ownership transfer. Keep your originals and use copies when sharing the details.
If you’ve inherited the land, you can start with what your family already has. A title company or attorney can help work out ownership and who needs to sign. You don’t have to have every answer before asking for help.
For land in Kent County, Maryland, use Maryland records. Kent County, Delaware has different offices and records.
The court’s Kent County directory lists the Circuit Court at 103 North Cross Street in Chestertown, with a general number of 410-778-7460.
One useful tip: the deed reference is a book and page number. If you see “liber” and “folio,” those mean book and page. Saving that reference can make a missing-deed question easier.
You don’t need to learn the whole records system. If you can’t find the land online, bring the papers you have to the person helping with your sale.
Choose a selling route based on your goals, not just the first offer you hear.
You can ask for advice or compare offers before choosing. A conversation doesn’t commit you to a sale.
Ask a land agent for recent sales of similar land near yours. Look at the size, road access and what was sold. A wooded tract, open field and waterfront property may need different matches.
Try this question: “Here’s my map and what I know about the land. Which nearby sales would you use to suggest a price, and why?”
Keep asking prices separate from completed sale prices. A tax assessment is also a different number. None of those figures, by itself, tells you what the next buyer will pay.
You don’t need to guess whether a buyer can build or split the land. Say what you know and let the offer explain any checks the buyer wants, who will do them and how much time they get.
A clear map, a few photos and honest answers can save time. Tell buyers how you reach the land and what it’s like today.
It’s fine to say, “I’m not sure.” For example, you might have a map but no survey. Say that rather than drawing a boundary you can’t confirm.
If the land is rented, don’t promise it will be empty on closing day until the agreement has been reviewed. This gives everyone a chance to work out a clear plan.
Ask for the whole offer in writing. Read what must happen before the buyer closes and what could let them cancel.
Here’s a fictional example. A $60,000 offer with $4,000 in selling costs leaves $56,000 before a loan or tax balance. A $58,000 offer with $2,000 in costs leaves the same amount. The bigger price isn’t the only number to compare.
Ask for an estimate of the money you’d receive. Our offer worksheet can help you compare it with other options.
After you agree on the sale, a title company or attorney can check ownership, help resolve issues and prepare the transfer papers. Ask early what they’ll need from you.
If new bank or payment instructions arrive, call the closing company at a number you’ve already confirmed before acting on them.
Find your tax bill or mark the land on a map. Write down your goals. Then ask an agent, a title company or a direct buyer what the next step looks like.
If you’d like to compare an offer from Reelvest, tell us about your land. We’ll review what you share and let you know if we can make an offer. You decide whether it fits.
See our Maryland land seller guide and document checklist for more help getting ready.
Yes, you can begin with the location and the papers you have. The deed will be useful for the ownership check. Ask the Kent County Circuit Court Clerk or the closing company how to find a copy.
The state’s property search instructions say it uses address, street, account number or map reference, not owner name. Look for an account number on an assessment notice or ask for help with the papers you have.
Yes. Maryland Courts says MDLandRec provides free deed viewing with a Maryland State Archives account. If you’d rather avoid an online account, ask the Clerk about getting a copy in person.
Start with the papers your family has. A title company or attorney can help confirm ownership and who needs to sign. Give yourselves time to agree on your goals and understand the sale terms.
Compare the work, costs and likely terms. An agent can market the land to buyers. A direct offer may be simpler. Ask questions about both and choose the option that fits your goals.
No. Asking about an offer doesn’t commit you to selling. Compare the written price, costs and terms before deciding.
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