How long does a cash land sale take?
The short answer
With us, a cash land sale usually takes about 45 to 60 days from start to finish, and it can go faster or slower to fit your timeline. You'll get an offer in about 48 hours. Most of the remaining time is the title search and closing paperwork, which a title company or real estate attorney handles.
By Esther & Luke Mbongo, owners of Good Shepherd Land Co. · Updated November 5, 2026
The timeline, step by step
- Day 1: You tell us about your land. Fill out the form or call or text us with the address or parcel number (APN) and county.
- About 48 hours: You get a cash offer. We research the parcel and send a written offer. Straightforward properties can sometimes get an offer within 24 hours.
- When you're ready: Sign the purchase agreement. There's no pressure. Take the time you need to decide.
- About 7–14 days: Title search. A title company or real estate attorney confirms ownership and finds any taxes or liens that need to be paid off.
- Closing day: You get paid. You sign the closing documents (often remotely), and the money is sent to you by wire or cashier's check, your choice.
What can make it faster or slower
- Clear title: if ownership is clear and there are no title problems, closing can be quicker.
- Inherited land: if the estate isn't settled yet, that step has to happen first. See how to sell inherited land in Tennessee.
- Several owners: every owner usually needs to sign, so getting everyone's signatures can take a little longer.
- Back taxes or liens: these are usually paid at closing but need a payoff amount first. See what happens if you have back taxes on land.
- Your schedule: you choose the closing date. If you need more time, that's fine.
How that compares to listing your land
Listing land with an agent often takes much longer. Vacant land can sit on the market for months while you wait for a buyer, and then the buyer may need financing or ask for inspections and surveys. A cash sale skips the listing, the showings, and the wait for a buyer's loan.
Want to know what your land is worth in cash?
Send us the details. You'll have a fair cash offer in about 48 hours, and you choose the closing date.
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This article is general information, not legal advice. Every property and family situation is different. For advice about your situation, talk with a real estate attorney.