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How to Sell Land From Out of State

You don't need to be in the same state — or even the same time zone — to sell your land. Here's how remote land sales work.

Selling land from out of state is common and straightforward. You sign documents remotely via notary or e-notary, the title company handles the closing by mail or wire, and you never need to visit the property. A direct land buyer or online listing service can manage the entire process remotely.

6 min readUpdated August 24, 2026Reviewed August 24, 2026

Why Remote Land Sales Are Common

Many landowners live in a different state from the property they own. Common scenarios include:

Inherited land in the state where a relative lived
Investment purchases made years ago that never developed
Relocated owners who moved but kept the property

According to county assessor data across multiple states, between 20% and 40% of vacant land parcels are owned by out-of-state residents. The legal and logistical framework for remote sales is well-established.

Remote online notarization via video call with notary visible on laptop screen — Remote Online Notarization (RON) allows you to sign documents from anywhere.

How the Remote Closing Process Works

1
Accept an offer and open escrow
This can be done entirely by phone, email, or online. The title company creates the escrow account remotely.
2
Complete a remote notarization
Most states now allow Remote Online Notarization (RON), where you sign documents via secure video call. Alternatively, visit any local notary in your state.
3
Ship signed documents
The title company will provide a prepaid return envelope or arrange for overnight shipping of signed closing documents.
4
Receive funds via wire transfer
Proceeds are wired directly to your bank account after recording. No need to pick up a check in person.

In-Person vs. Remote Closing

Feature	In-Person	Remote
Location	Title company office	Anywhere with internet
Document signing	In-office notary	RON or local notary + mail
Timeline	1 day at closing	May add 2–5 days for shipping
Funds delivery	Check or wire	Wire transfer
Cost difference	None	Small notary/shipping fee

Smartphone showing a successful bank wire transfer confirmation — Sale proceeds are wired directly to your bank account after recording.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to visit the property before selling?

No. Buyers typically conduct their own due diligence using satellite imagery, GIS data, and local property records. You don't need to visit.

What if I've never seen the property I inherited?

That's common with inherited land. A direct buyer or title company can pull all the property details you need from public records.

Are there extra costs for selling out of state?

Minimal. You may pay a small fee for remote notarization ($25–$50) and overnight shipping of documents ($20–$30). Otherwise, closing costs are the same.