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You own land in Texas and live somewhere else: selling it without a trip

Half the land that sells as-is in Texas is owned by someone in another state, often an heir who has never seen it. The whole sale can run without you coming here.

Updated October 2026

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How the remote sale works

The buyer looks at the parcel; you don't need to be there for that. The contract is signed electronically. Closing documents go to a notary near you (or a mobile notary comes to you), the title company records the deed, and proceeds are wired. The county appraisal district and tax office are notified by the recording.

Two things to watch

What to send

The county, the parcel or property ID from the appraisal district's website, and any deed or tax bill you have. That's enough for a buyer to price it.

Questions people ask

Do I have to come to Texas to close?

No. Documents are notarised where you are and the title company handles recording.

How do I even find my parcel?

Search your name on the county appraisal district's site; it lists the property ID, acreage and the map.

I've been getting letters offering to buy it. Are those real?

Some are. Any real buyer closes through a title company and never asks you to sign a deed in exchange for a check. The scams guide covers what to check.

Related

Get a written, no-obligation offer on your land within days

You get a call within 24 hours, usually the same day. One Texas land buyer checks the parcel and gives you a written offer with a closing date. No survey, no clean-up, no commission, no fee to you, and no list of companies calling. Buyers in this network typically pay the closing costs; the written offer spells out exactly what they cover.

  • 1. Tell us the county, the kind of land and the situation. Two minutes.
  • 2. You get a call within 24 hours. Your request goes to one Texas land buyer, not to a list.
  • 3. They check the parcel and put the offer in writing. Take it, or take it to a land broker and compare.

A cash as-is offer is below full market value. We say that up front because the buyer will too.

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