If you own vacant land, chances are you’ve heard this before:
“You’ll need to pay for a survey before you can sell.”
For many landowners, that belief becomes a roadblock—causing delays, added expense, or stopping the sale altogether. The truth? A recent survey is helpful, but it’s often not required to sell your land.
Let’s break down where this myth comes from—and what actually matters.
Why This Myth Exists
Surveys are common in residential real estate, especially when lenders are involved. Because of that, many landowners assume the same rules apply to vacant land.
In reality, surveys are typically required by:
- Banks and traditional lenders
- Buyers using financing
- Certain development or construction projects
But not every land sale involves financing or development—especially when selling directly to a land investor.
What’s Actually Required to Sell Land
In most cases, a land sale can proceed using:
- The existing legal description from your deed
- County records and parcel data
- A title company’s verification of ownership and boundaries
Experienced land buyers know how to work with these records and assess risk without automatically requiring a brand-new survey.
When a Survey Might Be Helpful
A survey can be useful if:
- Property boundaries are unclear or disputed
- The land has been subdivided informally
- There are access or encroachment concerns
Even then, a survey is often something the buyer orders and pays for—not the seller.
How TB Properties Buys Land Does It Differently
At TB Properties Buys Land, we don’t ask sellers to jump through unnecessary hoops.
✔️ We review county and title records
✔️ We work with licensed title companies
✔️ We assess whether a survey is actually needed
✔️ We don’t require sellers to pay for one upfront
Our goal is to make selling your land simple, affordable, and stress-free—not burden you with costs that may not even be necessary.
The Bottom Line
A survey can be helpful—but it’s not a dealbreaker.
If you’ve been putting off selling your land because you thought a survey was mandatory, it may be time to take another look.
TB Properties Buys Land helps landowners sell faster, easier, and without unnecessary expenses—so you can move forward with confidence.