How do you buy a piece of land when it is for sale by owner?

[Kelly M]

How do you go about buying property when it is being sold without a realtor. What do you do and how do things get organized (ex. the closing etc...) Also do you have to pay tax on the property when you purchase it? And, how much (roughly) are closing costs?

[browneyes]

just call the owner

[googie]

Put the question to a real estate attorney who is the best in his field. Get the proper answer before you commit any funds.

[budhah1]

Actually you are a perfect candidate for a Realtor to help. You know nothing about how to go about buying the property. Realtors are ready made for those that know nothing about how to buy and sell property. Even those that know will use realtors at times too. I sold one this year with an agent. With their contacts and MLS listings they can give you a larger picture.

Barring that, look in the advertisements in the newspaper, and when you find what you want, get a lawyer to help with contracts, banker for loan, and title company for closing.