How a sale works.
Selling land or a house to Oakline is straightforward. Here's what happens, start to finish.
Three steps to a closing
The same process whether it's ten acres of woods or a house that needs work.
Step 1
Tell us about the property
Send us the address, parcel ID or even just the road and town. Tell us what you know: acreage, access, utilities, condition, and your timeline. No paperwork, no commitment. If you would rather talk, call us and we will take the details over the phone.
Step 2
Get a fair cash offer
For land we pull the assessor and GIS records, check zoning, frontage, wetlands and soils, and look at recent lot sales nearby. For homes we look at condition and local comps. Then we send a clear written offer, usually within 24 to 48 hours. If it does not work for you, no hard feelings.
Step 3
Close when you're ready
You choose the closing date, whether that is two weeks or two months out. A title company or closing attorney in your state handles title and the deed, we cover the standard closing costs, and you receive your funds at closing. Most land closings can be signed remotely, by mail or with a mobile notary.
A typical timeline
Land with title issues, several heirs or a current-use tax program can take longer. We'll tell you up front.
- Day 1You send the address or parcel and a few details, online or by phone.
- Days 1–2We pull zoning, access, title and recent sales, then call you to talk it through.
- Days 2–3You get a written cash offer. Take your time. There's no obligation.
- Week 1If you accept, we sign a simple purchase agreement and open title with a title company or closing attorney in your state.
- Weeks 2–6Title clears and we close on the date you pick. You're paid at closing.
Why sellers call us
- Sell it as-is
- No clean-up, no perc test, no survey, no repairs. We buy the property exactly as it sits.
- No fees or commissions
- No agent fees and we cover standard closing costs. The offer you accept is what you walk away with.
- Close on your schedule
- Close in as little as two weeks, or take the time you need. You pick the date.
- We know land
- Zoning, access, septic rules and tax programs vary county by county. Researching them is our job, so there are fewer surprises.
Questions sellers ask
Why do you specialize in land?
Land is hard to sell through the usual channels. Agents earn little on it, banks rarely lend on it, and most buyers don't know how to evaluate it. We do, so we can make a fair cash offer on parcels that might otherwise sit for years.
Do you also buy houses?
Yes. We buy single-family homes, condos and multi-family properties in any condition.
Where do you buy?
Nationwide. We buy land in every region of the U.S., from wooded lots in New England to ranch land out west. Send us the parcel wherever it is.
How do you come up with your offer?
We look at recent sales of comparable lots or homes, zoning and buildability, access, utilities and what it would cost to bring the property to market. We'll walk you through the numbers.
What kinds of land do you buy?
Almost any kind: buildable lots, wooded acreage, farmland, backland with no frontage, parcels with wetlands or ledge, and lots that failed a perc test. If you're not sure your land is worth anything, ask us. Plenty of owners are surprised.
Do I need a survey or perc test before selling?
No. We buy land without a new survey, perc test or soil evaluation. We do our own research using assessor records, GIS maps and town zoning, and we take on that risk.
My land has back taxes. Can I still sell?
Usually, yes. Unpaid property taxes and liens can typically be paid out of the sale proceeds at closing, so you don't need to come up with the money first.
I live out of state. Do I have to travel?
No. Most land closings can be handled by mail or with a mobile notary near you. We coordinate everything with a title company or closing attorney in the state where the land is.
The land is in a farm or forest tax program. Is that a problem?
Not necessarily. Current-use programs (like Chapter 61 in Massachusetts or agricultural valuation elsewhere) can bring rollback taxes, and some give the town a right of first refusal. We'll explain how it affects your sale and work through it with you.
Several family members own the land. How does that work?
Every owner on the deed needs to sign, but they don't have to be in the same place. We can send documents to each heir separately and close when everyone is ready.
Do I need to make any repairs or clean the house?
No. We buy houses as-is. You do not need to make repairs, clean, or remove unwanted items. We take care of everything after closing.
Are there any fees or commissions?
No fees and no commissions, and we cover standard closing costs. The cash offer you accept is the amount you receive.
How fast can we close?
Most sales close in two to four weeks, and we can move faster when title is clean. If you need more time, we'll work on your timeline.
Is there any obligation if I get an offer?
None. Our offers are 100% no-obligation. If the numbers don't work for you, simply say no.
Have land you want to sell?
Send us the address or parcel. You'll get a written cash offer, with no obligation.