Buying Land Is Not A Dirty Job

Buying land because they do not make it anymore was celebrity advice. There are as many reasons as uses for owning vacant land. You may want buy now and build later when you retire. You might want some livestock or raise a popular crop. Land can be purchased in staggering quantity or a small neighborhood lot.

You can use a Realtor or purchase from a private seller. A trip to the library, bookstore, or kindle reader will get you tons of books on buying land. You can shop the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) online for your area of interest. You can respond to ads from owners that are marketing their own property.

There are many ways to craft an offer. For instance, the ‘reality check’ is the a check in the amount a seller would accept right now. Normally you would offer to pay all closing costs so you just want to know what amount that check has to say at closing. The ‘reality check’ is a great tool.

You would not use toddler baby bedding on your king size water bed. It simply doesn’t cover the subject. That’s why you need to involve a title insurance company especially if you and the seller are not using Realtors. The title company will only do what they are directed to do in writing by both the buyer and seller. They protect both parties.

You can’t shine up a dirty title report with a couple of baby bath towels. You need to know if there are medical or mechanic liens on the property. Can the report be cleaned up easily or will you need to move on to another pick. That is what your title insurance company pros will help you decide.

Ensure the land you buy will support your goals. Planning a 2-story home, a rental room over the garage or planting a huge tree may not be allowed under the existing rules. Would you want to buy 50 acres of gorgeous land to find out that all but five is wetlands?

You should check into utilities starting with septic. Will the land support a conventional septic system? Alternative systems may be authorized but cost thousands of extra dollars. Find out where the electric is located and phone too.

The bottom line is to be educated and informed. Consult with local Realtors and other real estate professionals. Talk to your friends and co-workers who may have useful experience to share with you. Ask a lot of questions and make a great deal on land. It’s nice to say that you officially own a portion of planet Earth.