How do I sell a land parcel?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Published Mar 24, 2026
What to Do: Steps to Take to Sell Your Lot or Land
- Understand Who Your Buyer Will Be & What They Need to Know.
- Have the Land Ready.
- Choose Your Price Carefully.
- Offer Financing.
- Use Online Listings Targeted to Lot & Land Buyers.
- Show Your Property At Its Best.
- Tell the Story with your Sign.
- Talk with the Neighbors.
How do you avoid capital gains when selling land?
Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange If you are planning to sell one property and purchase another of equal or greater value, you have the option to defer capital gain taxes on the sale. This allows you to postpone payment on the gain until the replacement property is sold.
Is it easy to sell land?
Selling land directly to the buyer is the cheapest, fastest, and easiest way to sell. When it comes to the cost, real estate agents charge for the services they provide, including premiums and commissions that end up costing you more money in the long run.
Is it difficult to sell a piece of land?
Selling land can be difficult compared with selling a home, but some pieces of land can be quite desirable depending on their zoning and resources. Price your land using comparable properties. You can also bundle your land with other parcels and decide if you’ll offer owner financing, which will allow you to price the land higher than if you don’t.
Is it better to split a land parcel or sell the whole property?
Selling subdivided land parcels often brings greater value for your property than selling the entire parcel as a whole. Also, if you have a large extended family, splitting your land can allow all of you to live in close proximity to each other.
Is there a land locked bank owned parcel?
*There was a land locked bank owned parcel without road access that a buyer bought knowing the land locked status. My understanding was that the bank couldn’t sell the parcel without deeded public road access. The buyer has asked for use of my property to access his parcel and we declined.
How is selling vacant land different from selling a home?
You just need to tailor your strategy, tools and focus for selling this type of property. When selling a home you know your target market typically is a home buyer in a certain price range. But when selling vacant land you must evaluate who your likely buyers will be among many other factors.