Compass Land USA

Back Taxes and Liens · 11-page PDF

Free Guide to Back Taxes and Liens on Land

Five checks to run before you pay a deposit: who owns the land, what's owed, past tax sales, liens and farm tax breaks.

  • How to confirm the seller is the owner on the county record
  • How to read every year of the tax bill, not just this year's
  • How to spot a past tax sale and a buy-back period that's still open
  • A one-page checklist and a real lot we listed, checked
Andrew Gaasenbeek and Felicia Cristofaro

From Andrew and Felicia, owners of Compass Land USA. 500+ properties sold · 4.7 stars on Google

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What's inside

A parcel checklist

A parcel checklist

One page per parcel. Mark each of the five checks Clear, Ask or Walk away.

A real lot, checked

A real lot, checked

Lot 2A in Navajo County, AZ, run through all five checks from our own file.

Where to search in 8 states

Where to search in 8 states

The tax, owner and deed offices for Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

What buyers say

Working with Andrew was so pleasant. The parcel listings were full of valuable information and everything checked out with further research through the county. The financing terms are generous and flexible enough to start living our dream. My husband and I just started our homestead and are having the time of our lives, I've already recommended them to friends.

Emily Tholson · Arizona land buyer

I have to say I think the system you have has made buying land very easy. At first it does feel a little risky not seeing something before you buy it. It was nice to see the document in a professional manner, just like a realtor would send for buying a home.

A. Lopez · land buyer

★★★★★ 4.7 stars on Google · 500+ properties sold

Questions

Is the guide free?

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Does it only work on your land?

No. The five checks work on any lot, from any seller. All you need is the county, the parcel number and the seller's name.

Who pays back taxes when you buy land?

Unpaid property tax is a lien that stays with the land when it sells. Get the balance from the county tax office in writing, and have the seller put in writing how it gets paid at closing.

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