How Do You Make An Offer On A Parcel Of Land?
When you make an offer on a parcel of land, you must consider many factors other than price. Get an idea of what the property is worth. You can contact the county recorder’s office to get a list of properties in the area and find out what they sold for, or you can read the local newspapers; often the paper will list recent sales, prices and dates. Contact a local real estate agent. The agent may be willing to give you a list of recent sales from the board of realtors if he or she is a member of the board. Be upfront: tell the agent you are interested in a parcel of land and you want to know how much it is worth. Go to the county recorder’s office or local escrow/title company and get information on liens recorded against the property. Talk to property owners surrounding the parcel; they may have information the seller has not disclosed. If there is a problem with the parcel or area, neighboring owners are likely to know and very often are willing to share their information. Go to the c
