Questions People Ask Before Selling Us Their Land

Fair questions deserve straight answers. These are the ones we hear most. If yours isn’t here, put it in the form below and we’ll answer it directly, no sales pitch attached.

Will your offer be a fair price?

It’ll be a fair cash price, and we should be clear about what that means. We’re buyers, not agents, so our offer reflects what we can pay while still taking on the risk, carrying costs and work of owning the land. A patient seller with a desirable parcel might net more listing it and waiting. What you get from us is a firm number, no commission off the top, no financing conditions, and a close measured in weeks. Some sellers take that trade every time; some shouldn’t, and we’ll tell you if we think you’re one of them.

How do you figure out what to offer?

Homework, not guesswork. We pull the title, check zoning with the county or city, confirm legal and physical access, look at services, and study what comparable land has actually sold for nearby, not what it’s listed at. A serviced infill lot in Edmonton gets valued very differently than a bush quarter near Cold Lake. The full rundown is on our process page.

What fees do I pay?

None. No commission, no admin fee, no charge for the offer. We also cover the standard closing costs. The number on your offer is the number you work from, less anything owed against the land like a mortgage payout or tax arrears, which your lawyer settles from the proceeds.

Why wouldn’t I just list with a realtor?

Sometimes you should, we say so right on our process page, where there’s a full comparison. The short version: listing vacant land often means months of waiting, roughly five percent commission plus GST, and offers that hinge on a buyer finding financing. Selling to us means a firm cash offer in days and a lawyer closing in weeks. It comes down to whether time and certainty or maximum price matters more to you.

Am I committing to anything by asking for an offer?

No. The offer is written, free and no-obligation. Take it to your lawyer, your accountant, your family. Say no and we’ll wish you well. We don’t chase, and we don’t do expiring-countdown pressure tactics.

How fast can this actually happen?

Written offer within 48 to 72 hours of us having what we need. If you accept, closing through an Alberta real estate lawyer can happen in as little as two to three weeks. And if fast isn’t the point, you’re waiting on probate, or you want to close after harvest, we’ll set the date around you.

I live out of province. Do I have to come to Alberta?

No. This one surprises people. Plenty of our sellers are in BC, Ontario, or overseas, holding land they inherited or bought years ago. Documents are handled through the lawyers, signatures can be done remotely, and the funds go wherever you bank. You never have to set foot on the property or in the province.

There are back taxes owing. Can I still sell?

Almost always, yes. Property tax arrears are one of the most common reasons people contact us. The arrears get paid to the county or city out of your sale proceeds at closing, handled by the lawyer, and you keep the rest. If you’ve received tax recovery notices, sooner is genuinely better, once a parcel gets deep into Alberta’s tax recovery process your options narrow. Ask us early.

My land is landlocked, swampy, or has other problems. Interested?

Usually, yes. Landlocked parcels, odd shapes, low spots, no services, old caveats and rights-of-way on title, a falling-down granary in the corner, we’ve bought through all of it. Problem land is hard to list and hard to finance, which is exactly why a cash buyer makes sense for it. Worst case we tell you it’s not for us, and you’ve lost five minutes.

Do I have to charge GST when I sell my land?

Sometimes, and this is one where you genuinely need professional advice. In general terms: sales of personal-use recreational land by individuals are often exempt, while land that’s been subdivided, used in a farming operation or business, or held by a corporation may attract GST. It depends on your specific history with the property. We’ve seen it go both ways, so talk to your accountant before closing, it’s a short conversation that can save a painful surprise.

Still Wondering About Something?

Ask us. Get your no-obligation cash offer, fill out the form below, and include your question. You’ll get a plain answer either way.

Keep exploring: Our Process | About Us | Reviews | Contact Us | Sell land fast in Edmonton | Sell land fast in Calgary