At TB Properties Buys Land, we believe that honesty and transparency build trust. That’s why we’re launching our new blog series, “Behind the Land Deal,” where we pull back the curtain on how land investors really operate—so you can make informed, confident decisions when selling your property.
Let’s start with one of the biggest industry secrets:
The Truth About “Contract Flippers”
If you’ve ever received an offer on your land, only for the buyer to delay or disappear before closing, you may have been dealing with a contract flipper. These are individuals or companies that don’t actually intend to buy your property—at least, not with their own money.
Instead, they tie up your property under contract, often for 60 to 90 days (or more), while they scramble to find another buyer willing to pay more. Their plan is to assign or “flip” your contract to that buyer for a profit—without ever putting any of their own funds at risk.
If they can’t find a new buyer in time?
They simply walk away, leaving you frustrated, back at square one, and sometimes with your property’s market value damaged from sitting idle.
Why This Hurts Sellers
Here’s why this kind of deal can be risky for landowners:
- Wasted time: Your property is tied up for months with no guarantee of closing.
- Lost opportunities: Serious buyers may move on while your land is under contract.
- False promises: You’re led to believe a sale is happening—only to have it fall apart.
- No accountability: These “investors” never risk their own capital, so they have nothing to lose.
In short, contract flippers make their profit from paper, not from purchasing your land.
How TB Properties Buys Land Is Different
At TB Properties Buys Land, we operate on one simple principle: we buy land directly and we close with our own funds.
When you accept our offer:
- Your property is never marketed or assigned to anyone else.
- You’ll receive a clear, written contract and we’ll handle all title and closing costs.
- We work with reputable title companies to ensure a smooth, transparent closing—usually in as little as three weeks.
We don’t rely on finding another buyer first, and we don’t play games with your time or property.
Our commitment is simple: when we say we’ll buy your land, we mean it.
Final Thoughts
Selling land shouldn’t be a guessing game. The more you understand how different investors operate, the better equipped you’ll be to choose one that values your trust as much as your land.
At TB Properties Buys Land, transparency isn’t just a policy—it’s our promise.
Stay tuned for our next installment in the Behind the Land Deal series, where we’ll continue to demystify the land-buying process and show you what really happens behind the scenes.