Start with the land’s location and the papers you already have. Next, choose a price, decide how to find a buyer and compare offers. You can use an agent, sell it yourself or ask a direct buyer for an offer. You don’t need to know every detail before getting help.
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.
Put your tax bill, deed, old survey and purchase papers in one folder. A deed is the paper used to transfer ownership. A survey shows measured boundaries. Missing a paper doesn’t mean you can’t ask about selling.
If you’re helping settle a loved one’s estate, start with the papers you have. A title company or attorney can help explain which papers and signatures the sale will need. You don’t have to sort it all out alone.
The county’s EagleWeb property search provides ownership, tax history and assessment history. Start with the account number on your Notice of Value if you have it. Save the record with your other papers so you can refer to the same piece of land in calls about selling.
Need help finding the right record? Call the Assessor’s Office at 575-624-6603. Have an old tax bill, owner’s name and nearest road handy. Ask which information they need. The office lists its address as 1 St. Mary’s Place, Suite 130, in Roswell.
For a missing recorded deed, call the County Clerk at 575-624-6614. The New Mexico county clerk directory lists this contact. Ask how to get a copy and what it costs. If an old paper has a document number or book and page, keep that nearby.
A tax record helps identify the land. It doesn’t replace a review of who can sign the deed. Give the closing professional your records if ownership is unclear.
Think about the questions you’d ask if you were buying the land. Give clear answers where you can. If you don’t know, say so rather than guessing.
For a remote tract, write down the route from a road a buyer can find. Ask before crossing neighboring land. A clear set of directions can save both sides a wasted trip.
Start with recent completed sales that are close matches. A small lot near services and a large remote tract may attract different buyers. Don’t assume every acre in the county has the same price.
Compare size, road access, water, power, buildings and the setting. Check what each sale included. A total price for land with a home won’t tell you the value of bare land.
EagleWeb says its taxable values are for assessment purposes. Treat that figure as background, not a promised sale price. Asking prices also show what sellers want, rather than what buyers paid.
A land agent or independent appraiser can help if good matches are hard to find. Ask them to explain which sales they used and why. Our land value guide walks through the comparison.
The right choice depends on how much time and work you want to put into the sale. Start with clear papers and photos before paying for clearing or other work. Ask what would matter to likely buyers before spending money.
Read more than the offer price. Ask who pays each fee, what the buyer still needs to check and when they can cancel. Find out how the deposit is handled and what happens if the sale doesn’t close.
In a made-up example, a $45,000 price with $3,000 in seller costs leaves $42,000 before a loan or unpaid tax balance. An offer with different costs may leave you with a different amount. Ask for a written estimate for your sale.
Compare offers on the same basis: price, costs, conditions and time. Use our land offer worksheet to keep the details together. You can ask questions before you sign.
The closing professional reviews ownership records and prepares the sale papers. They may need copies of your deed, identification, loan details or estate papers. Ask for a list and send papers through the secure method they provide.
Ask which questions still need to be resolved and what could change the target date. Before signing, review the final price, costs, balances being paid and the amount you’ll receive. Confirm how and when payment will arrive.
Reelvest is one option if you’d like a direct offer to compare. Tell us about your land and what you know so far. You decide whether an offer fits your plans.
Start with the location, acres if known, a tax bill and any deed or survey you have. List the other owners and any loan, lease or access questions. Missing papers can be a next step rather than a reason to wait.
Use an account number from your tax or value notice, a map pin or the nearest road. Ask the Assessor’s Office for help finding the record. Don’t guess a street address.
Start with papers, directions and photos. Ask a land agent or likely buyer what work would help before spending money. Clearing may not pay for itself.
Yes. Gather the papers you have and ask a title company or attorney which documents and signatures will be needed. You can explore selling options while those questions are being reviewed.
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