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Sell Georgia Land for Cash — As‑Is, No Listing

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Fill out the form and we'll review your parcel.

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Dallas reviews every file. If we can buy, you hear from us in two business days. You can decline. Questions? Call (916) 262-7241.

That didn't go through. Call (916) 262-7241 and we'll take the parcel over the phone.

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Meet Dallas Waldon

Dallas Waldon is the founder of Land Boss. She opened the company in 2018, still leads it as CEO, and looks over every Georgia parcel before an offer goes out.

Land Boss buys vacant Georgia land and pays with company cash. Because no mortgage lender is involved, you are not waiting on loan approval or a bank's appraiser to close.

Prices for vacant Georgia land vary a lot by location. A wooded lot in Paulding or Jackson County on the edge of metro Atlanta draws a different buyer than pine timberland near Waycross or an old peanut field outside Albany. Mountain acreage in Gilmer, Fannin, or Union County has a market of its own, and so does land near Savannah in Effingham or Bryan County. Paved road frontage, creeks and wetlands, and whether a septic system will perc can change the number as much as the acreage.

A cash offer from us is normally lower than the price a patient retail buyer might pay down the road. Certainty and speed are what you trade for that gap.

Prefer to talk to a person? Call (916) 262-7241. Keep your tax bill, the parcel ID, and the names of all the owners close by when you do.

When selling Georgia land for cash is worth a look

Georgia's 159 counties each send a tax bill, whether or not anyone uses the land. Many of the owners who contact us have moved to Florida, Tennessee, the Carolinas, or farther. Some bought a mountain lot for a cabin that never happened. Others inherited timber or farm acreage and do not want to manage it from a distance.

Cash is often a good match when:

The land costs you tax every year and gives nothing back
Your only way in is a dirt road or shared driveway with no written easement
Part of the property is creek bottom, wetland, or too steep to build on
Several heirs own the land and want to divide money instead of acres
You want a firm offer in writing before deciding whether to list

Georgia land we buy, and what falls outside our focus

We buy empty residential lots, rural acreage, cutover or planted timberland, and old pasture or crop fields. We need title that a Georgia closing attorney can insure and a way to get a vehicle onto the land. We pass on houses and cabins that are lived in, rental property, condos, and operating farms. If a pole barn or old tobacco barn is standing on the land, note it on the form. Dallas will let you know whether we can still buy it as vacant land.

Our process for Georgia land, start to finish

Point us to the parcel

Your tax bill lists a parcel ID. Send that number, or the address and county, and add the acreage if you know it. A plat, survey, or deed is useful if you already have one. You do not need to gather anything special before reaching out.

Dallas puts together an offer

Dallas reviews the county assessor's record and the deed filed with the Clerk of Superior Court. She studies recent sales of similar vacant land nearby, road access, flood maps, and any conservation use covenant on the tax record. Then she sends you a written cash offer, typically within two business days of a complete request. You can accept, decline, or compare it with a listing.

A Georgia closing attorney handles the closing

In Georgia, a closing attorney usually runs the sale. The attorney searches title, prepares the deed, and files the PT-61 transfer tax form online. The deed is then recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the land lies. We set the closing date around the attorney's title work and what works for you.

Comparing a cash sale, a listing, and selling on your own

Georgia owners tend to weigh the same three choices. Your answer depends on how quickly you need to be done and how much work you want to take on.

Sell to Land Boss for cash

How long: A written offer in about two business days once we know the parcel. Title work drives the closing date.
What it costs: No commission to us. Your contract lists who covers the transfer tax, recording, and attorney fees.
Getting it ready: Nothing to do. We take the land as it stands.
Price: Generally under full retail, in exchange for a sure sale.
Who buys: Land Boss, with its own money.

Market it with an agent

How long: Rural Georgia acreage can take many months to sell, especially far from Atlanta.
What it costs: A broker commission paid from your proceeds at closing.
Getting it ready: Buyers may ask for a survey, a soil test for septic, or a timber cruise.
Price: May be higher for land with paved frontage, utilities, and strong local demand.
Who buys: A retail buyer, often relying on a land loan.

Handle FSBO on your own

How long: Hard to predict. It depends on your marketing and follow-through.
What it costs: Few fees up front, though the transfer tax, attorney, and recording costs still apply.
Getting it ready: Questions about access, flooding, and septic come to you.
Price: You keep all of it, and you carry the risk of a deal falling apart.
Who buys: Someone you find and qualify yourself.

Cash usually means accepting less in exchange for a firm answer and a closing you can plan around. A listing or private sale can bring more, but it takes longer and asks more of you. Some sellers try listing first and contact us after the listing runs out. Either order is fine with us.

Records that speed up a Georgia offer

Useful if you have them on hand:

The latest property tax bill from the county Tax Commissioner
Your deed, or its deed book and page number
A plat, survey, or recorded easement for the road in
Any conservation use covenant or timber management papers
Names and contact details for every owner or heir who must sign

You can skip these:

A new appraisal
A fresh survey or soil test
Clearing, bush hogging, or photos
A listing agreement

Georgia transfer tax, covenants, and county offices

The transfer tax is about $1 per $1,000

Georgia taxes deeds that transfer real estate. The Georgia Department of Revenue explains the rate under O.C.G.A. § 48-6-1: $1 for the first $1,000 of the price, plus 10 cents for each added $100. On a $50,000 sale, that comes to $50. The seller owes the tax by law, but contracts often shift it to the buyer. It is paid to the Clerk of Superior Court, who certifies payment before the deed is recorded.

The PT-61 form is filed online

Each taxable deed needs a PT-61 Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority runs the online PT-61 filing that the Department of Revenue describes, and the closing attorney normally completes it. A copy goes with the deed when it is recorded.

Conservation use covenants can follow the land

Many Georgia farm and timber tracts get lower property taxes under a ten-year conservation use covenant. Under the Department of Revenue's rules at Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 560-11-6, a new owner who does not apply to continue the covenant by the next tax return deadline can trigger a breach, and breaches carry penalties plus interest. If your tax bill shows a covenant, tell us at the start. Dallas will factor it into the offer and the contract.

Three county offices, three jobs

The Board of Tax Assessors sets the value on the tax digest. The Tax Commissioner mails the bill and collects the tax. The Clerk of Superior Court records the deed. In Fulton County those offices are the Board of Assessors, the Tax Commissioner, and the Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts. Near Savannah, you would deal with the Chatham County Board of Assessors and the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court.

Your assessed value is not our price

The assessor's value is there to calculate taxes. It can be much higher or lower than what the land would sell for today. Our offer is based on recent vacant land sales, road access, title, and what a buyer could reasonably do with the property.

Flood zones on the coast and along rivers

Marsh-front land near Brunswick and St. Marys, and low ground along the Altamaha, Ogeechee, and Flint rivers, often sits in a mapped flood zone. Dallas checks the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for any parcel near water. A flood zone lowers the price, but it does not end our review.

What the USDA average tells you

USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service placed Georgia farm real estate at $4,950 an acre in 2026, land and buildings together. Pasture averaged $5,100 an acre and cropland $4,670. Those statewide numbers from the USDA NASS Land Values 2026 Summary are a starting point for context only. A lot near Atlanta and a timber tract near the Florida line will not price alike.

Answers to common Georgia seller questions

Can I get a cash offer on Georgia land without listing it?

Yes. Just send the county and parcel ID, or call us. Your land stays off the market, and there is no obligation.

When will I receive an offer?

Most complete requests hear back within two business days. Heirs who still need to be located, access questions, or unpaid taxes can add a few days. You can also phone (916) 262-7241.

Who pays the Georgia transfer tax?

The seller is responsible under state law, but the contract can assign it to the buyer. On a $50,000 sale, the tax is $50. Your contract will show every closing cost and who pays it.

Does Land Boss charge a real estate commission?

No. We are buying the land, not representing you. If a listing agreement is still in effect, check it before you sign anything with us.

My land is under a conservation use covenant. Can you still buy it?

Often, yes. Let us know early so Dallas can look at the covenant and plan for any penalty in the offer and contract.

I moved out of Georgia. Can I still sell?

Yes. Many of our Georgia sellers now live in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, the Carolinas, or farther away. The closing attorney can arrange signing where you live.

What about back taxes?

Send us the Tax Commissioner's statement. Unpaid taxes are usually paid from your proceeds at closing, as spelled out in the contract.

Is a new survey required?

No. Dallas starts with the recorded deed and the county's maps, and she asks for more only if the lines or access are unclear.

Who makes the final decision?

Dallas Waldon, who founded Land Boss in 2018 and personally approves each Georgia offer.

Reviews and next steps

You can read what past sellers say about us on the Land Boss Google Business Profile. When you are ready, complete the form on this page or give us a call at (916) 262-7241. There is no charge for an offer and no pressure to accept it. If you know about a covenant, a shared driveway, or unpaid taxes, mention it and we will get to a number faster.

Sources used on this page

Georgia Department of Revenue: Real Estate Transfer Tax (O.C.G.A. § 48-6-1 rate; seller liability; PT-61 e-filing)
Georgia Department of Revenue: Real Estate Transfer Tax and PT-61 e-filing
Georgia Secretary of State, Rules and Regulations: Chapter 560-11-6, Conservation Use Property
Fulton County: Board of Assessors
Fulton County: Tax Commissioner
Fulton County: Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts
Chatham County: Board of Assessors
Chatham County: Clerk of Superior Court
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service: Land Values 2026 Summary (Georgia farm real estate $4,950 per acre; pasture $5,100; cropland $4,670)
FEMA: Flood Map Service Center (address search for flood zones)

Everything here is general background for Georgia landowners thinking about a sale. It should not be read as legal, tax, title, or flood advice. Confirm current rules and costs with your county Clerk of Superior Court, a Georgia closing attorney, and the Georgia Department of Revenue.