The quickest way to sell an inherited property in Michigan is often to work with a cash land buyer who can navigate the probate or estate process. Normally, when you inherit land, you must go through probate (if the estate isn’t set up in a trust) which can take months. However, you do not necessarily have to wait until probate is fully closed to sell. If you are the authorized personal representative (executor), you can usually sell the property during probate with court approval. Land Ally has experience buying inherited land – we can guide you through the steps, make an immediate cash offer, and coordinate with your probate attorney to close as soon as the court allows. By selling to a buyer like us (instead of listing on the open market), you avoid the delays of finding a realtor, marketing the land, and waiting for a buyer’s financing. We understand you may also be dealing with emotional stress or family discussions, so we handle the transaction with care and professionalism. Bottom line: to sell inherited land fast, get a no-obligation offer from a reputable cash buyer, ensure the estate’s paperwork is in order, and you could potentially close the sale in days once you have the legal green light.

Yes. Land Ally routinely purchases land that has back taxes owed, or other liens (like HOA dues or utilities) – and we take care of those obligations as part of the sale. We know that property taxes in Michigan can snowball if not paid (with high interest and eventual foreclosure). When we buy a parcel with delinquent taxes, we simply deduct the owed amount from our cash offer and pay the county treasurer in full during closing, so the debt is cleared. You won’t have to come out-of-pocket to pay those taxes before selling – we handle it. The same goes for any other liens encumbering the land (for example, a judgment or a demolition lien on a blighted lot). Our title company will sort that out in the closing process. Many sellers come to us specifically because they’re drowning in tax bills and fear losing the property. We give them an easy way out – convert the property to cash, pay off the government, and move on. Just be sure to disclose any notices you’ve received (like a foreclosure notice or lien statement) so we can address it properly. We’re here to solve problems, not shy away from them.

We buy all types of vacant land in Michigan, including: rural farmland, pasture and hunting land, wooded tracts and recreational land, vacant residential lots (in cities or subdivisions), commercial lots, and even properties that are wetlands or considered “unbuildable.” Our focus is on vacant (undeveloped) property – we’re not currently buying houses (our specialty is land). Size-wise, we purchase small lots (under an acre) as well as large acreage (100, 200+ acres). We have no strict upper limit – for large multi-hundred-acre ranches or timber tracts, we have partners and capital ready to go. We also buy in any location: urban, suburban, or remote rural. Some specific examples: a half-acre infill lot in a Detroit neighborhood, a 5-acre parcel outside a small town, a 40-acre forest in the Upper Peninsula, or 160 acres of former farmland in central Michigan – all of those would interest us. We don’t mind if the land has issues like overgrowth, old foundations, or trash; we purchase as-is. If you’re not sure your land “qualifies,” give us a try – chances are we’ll make an offer.

We strive to keep the process simple and fast for you. Here’s how it typically works: (1) You reach out to us either by filling out our brief online form or calling us. We’ll ask a few basic questions about your property (location, size, and your ownership info). (2) Our team does some quick research – we look up the parcel in county records, check maps and market values. We often can do this in under 24 hours. (3) We present you with an offer. If it’s a cash offer, that’s a firm price we can pay immediately. If it’s a terms or developer offer (see above), we’ll clearly explain the payment schedule or plan. There’s no obligation to accept – the offer is free and valid for a period of time for you to consider. (4) If you accept, we’ll prepare a simple purchase agreement and send it to you for e-signature (or mail, if you prefer). (5) We open escrow with a reputable title company or real estate attorney in Michigan to handle the closing. They will verify the title is clear and prepare the deed. We cover all closing costs. (6) Closing can be done remotely – the title company can mail paperwork to you or arrange a mobile notary. On the agreed date, you sign the deed, we pay you the full agreed amount (usually via wire transfer or certified check), and the land is officially sold. You don’t even have to be in Michigan for closing – many of our sellers complete everything from the comfort of their home in another state. The entire process can be as fast as one week (if title is straightforward), or longer if we need to clear up something, but we handle those details. Our goal is a transparent, no-stress transaction. We keep you updated at each step. And remember, you can always ask questions – we’re your “land ally,” after all!

No – zero. Unlike traditional real estate sales, when you sell to Land Ally you won’t pay any agent commissions (we are the buyer, not an agent) and we cover all standard closing costs. That means we pay for the title search, title insurance, recording fees, transfer tax – everything. The offer we give you is the net amount you will receive at closing. For example, if we offer $50,000, you’ll get very close to $50,000 (minus any prorated taxes or liens you agreed for us to pay off). We pride ourselves on making the sale straightforward and cost-free for the seller. There are no hidden administrative fees. Additionally, our offer comes with no obligation and no pressure – if you get an offer and choose not to take it, you haven’t spent a dime. We even often help answer sellers’ questions about the process or about their property’s title for free, even if they don’t end up selling to us. Our philosophy is to make it easy and fair – the price we agree on is the amount you should walk away with. That’s part of our commitment to being an ally to landowners.