Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bubba Land Company?

Bubba Land Company is a direct cash land buyer headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, buying vacant land from owners across the United States. We’re not a wholesaler, not a realtor, and not a middleman — when we make you an offer, we’re the ones writing the check. Founded by Austin “Bubba” Peek, we specialize in helping owners turn unwanted, inherited, or burdensome land into cash without the multi-month ordeal of listing with an agent. Learn more about our team and story.

Are you a real estate agent or a wholesaler?

Neither. An agent lists your land and hopes someone buys it — which can take 6–12+ months, and you pay a commission when it sells. A wholesaler gets your land under contract and then scrambles to assign that contract to another buyer for a markup. We’re a direct buyer: we use our own funds, we close in our name, and we take on all the risk of reselling the property later.

How does the whole process work, start to finish?

It’s five steps: (1) you submit your property through our form or give us a call, (2) we research the parcel — comps, zoning, county records, title — and put together a cash offer, (3) we send you a written, no-obligation offer, (4) if you accept, we open title with a licensed title company or closing attorney, and (5) once title clears, you sign closing documents (in person, at a notary, or via remote online notarization) and the title company wires your money. Most of our deals close in 2–4 weeks.

How fast can you close?

We can typically close in 2–4 weeks once you accept the offer. The bottleneck is almost always the title company confirming clean title — not us. For parcels with clean title and a cooperative seller, we’ve closed in as little as 10 days.

Is there any obligation when I request an offer?

None. Zero. You can request an offer, review it, sit on it for a week, and walk away. We don’t charge a fee to make an offer, and we don’t require any sort of listing agreement. If our number doesn’t work for you, we shake hands and wish you well.

How do you come up with your offer price?

We look at recent sold comps for similar parcels in the same county (not just active listings — sold data), we factor in parcel-specific characteristics like acreage, road access, topography, utilities, zoning, and any title or tax issues, and then we back out our resale costs: marketing, title work on the outbound side, carrying costs while we hold the property, and a reasonable profit margin. When we send you the offer, we’re happy to walk through the math.

Do you pay fair prices?

We pay fair cash prices — which is different from retail. Because we close fast with our own money, pay all closing costs, and take on all the risk of reselling, our offers come in below what a retail buyer might pay after a 6–12 month listing (if one ever shows up). For many sellers — especially those paying taxes on land they don’t use — our net-in-pocket number is competitive or better once you subtract commissions, closing costs, carrying costs, and time.

Can I negotiate the offer?

Yes. If you think our number is off, tell us why — show us a comp, point out something we missed, or just tell us what you need. We’ll run the numbers again. We can’t always come up, but we can always have the conversation.

Are there any fees, commissions, or closing costs?

No. No commissions, no listing fees, no “processing” fees, no junk fees at closing. We pay all closing costs — title search, title insurance, deed preparation, recording fees, transfer taxes — on our dime. What we offer you is what hits your bank account, minus any back taxes or liens that have to be paid off from the proceeds, which we’ll show you upfront in a settlement statement before you sign anything.

How do I actually get paid, and do I have to travel to close?

At closing, the title company or closing attorney wires the funds directly to your bank account, or cuts you a cashier’s check if you prefer. You don’t pay us — we pay you, through a neutral third party. You don’t have to travel anywhere. The vast majority of our closings happen remotely using mobile notaries, remote online notarization (RON), or a local title company as a signing agent. We’ve closed with sellers who’ve never left their living room.

Do you buy land with back taxes owed?

Yes. We deal with back taxes all the time. The title company pays them off at closing directly from the sale proceeds, so you don’t have to come out of pocket. As long as the taxes aren’t so high that they exceed the property’s value, it’s not a deal-breaker.

What if there’s a lien on my property?

Most liens — tax liens, judgment liens, mechanic’s liens, old mortgages — can be paid off at closing from the sale proceeds, same as back taxes. More complex liens (IRS liens, contested claims) take a bit more work but aren’t automatic disqualifiers. Tell us what you know and we’ll figure out the rest.

I lost the deed. Can you still buy my land?

Yes. The deed on file at the county recorder’s office is the legally binding version — your paper copy is just a receipt. The title company can pull the recorded deed. You don’t need your physical copy to sell.

The land is in my deceased parent’s name. Can I still sell it?

This is one of the most common situations we handle. Depending on the state and how the estate was set up, you may need to go through probate first, file an affidavit of heirship, or use a small estate procedure. In some cases we can buy directly from the estate while probate is pending. Call us with what you know — we’ve worked through hundreds of inherited land situations and can usually find a path forward.

The land has multiple owners (siblings, heirs, ex-spouse). Can you still buy it?

Yes, but everyone on the deed has to sign. If one heir is unreachable or uncooperative, the deal gets harder — but it’s not always impossible. We can sometimes buy one owner’s fractional interest, or help coordinate the paperwork to get everyone on the same page. Tell us the situation honestly and we’ll tell you what’s realistic.

What about surveys, mineral rights, and easements?

Most of the vacant land we buy has never been surveyed in the current owner’s lifetime. We buy based on the legal description in the recorded deed, and if a survey becomes necessary for title, we pay for it. Mineral rights, water rights, and easements are all normal parts of land ownership — severed mineral rights (common in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and the Western states) get factored into the offer but rarely stop a deal. Just tell us what you know and we’ll verify the rest through title.

What types of land do you buy?

Vacant residential lots, rural acreage, farmland, timberland, pasture, recreational and hunting land, raw undeveloped parcels, landlocked parcels, wetlands, desert land, mountain lots, waterfront, and infill lots — pretty much any vacant land. We buy in all 50 states, with active programs in Arkansas, Alabama, Ohio, and many more. We don’t buy land with houses, mobile homes, or significant structures on it.

Will you buy landlocked, flood zone, or difficult parcels?

Yes. Landlocked parcels are a specialty — most buyers won’t touch them, which is exactly why owners come to us. Flood zones and wetlands affect what can be built on the land, which affects value — but they don’t kill deals. Heavily contaminated parcels (old industrial sites, etc.) are a different conversation, and we’ll tell you upfront if we can’t move forward.

Will you buy my land “as-is”?

Yes. You don’t need to clean it up, clear it, mow it, remove debris, or do anything to it before we buy. We buy land in whatever condition it’s in.

Will I owe taxes on the sale?

Possibly — that depends on what you paid for the land, how long you’ve owned it, and your personal tax situation. Land sales can trigger capital gains tax. Inherited land gets a stepped-up basis, which often dramatically reduces or eliminates the tax hit. We’re not CPAs and we don’t give tax advice, but we’re happy to get you a 1099-S from the title company and point you toward a tax professional if you need one.

How do I get started?

Easiest way is to fill out the form at bubba-land.com with your state, county, and parcel number (or address). You can also call or text us directly. Either way, you’ll hear back within 24–48 hours with questions or an offer. No obligation, no pressure, no games.

While Bubba Land Company purchases properties nationwide, we are currently paying premium prices for land in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, the Carolinas, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. We specialize in rural acreage, hunting properties, timberland, farmland, and recreational parcels in these regions.

Sell your land directly to us and bypass real estate agents, commissions, and months of waiting. Whether you have inherited property in the Appalachians or a vacant lot in the Deep South, we are ready to make a fair cash offer and close on your timeline.