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I Inherited Land, What To Do? – Should I keep it or Sell in Vermont?
June 15, 2026
By Mark Monroe
First, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. This is undoubtedly a difficult time, and dealing with inherited property can add another layer of stress to an already emotional situation.
You’re probably wondering, “I inherited land, what should I do with it?” Should you keep it, improve it, or sell it? And if selling is the right choice, what’s the best way to go about it?
You have several options available, but…
… we’re here to support you through this process.
As specialized land investors in Vermont, we’re actively purchasing multiple properties each month throughout Vermont. We frequently assist people who’ve inherited land and want a fast, straightforward selling solution. Here’s some guidance to help you navigate your options.
I Inherited land, What To Do Next?
Consider these important factors to help make the best decision for your situation:
1) Address Any Outstanding Taxes, Liens, or Loans.
While it might seem obvious, if the land has an outstanding loan (unless it was fully paid off, which is ideal!), you’ll need to continue making payments if you want to keep the property. Additionally, remember that land often have ongoing property taxes, liens, association fees, or other carrying costs. If you don’t qualify for loan assumption or refinancing, keeping the property might not be feasible.
2) Owning Land Comes With Ongoing Responsibilities.
If handling land property taxes, brush or overgrowth, access issues, boundary concerns, illegal dumping, and local land-use requirements isn’t how you want to spend your time, consider hiring a property manager or selling now for a straightforward solution. While keeping the land can provide steady income, be prepared for the responsibilities that come with being a landowner in the land sector.
3) Land May Require Cleanup or Improvements.
Very few inherited lands are in perfect condition. Most require clearing, debris removal, access improvements, surveying, soil testing, drainage, and utility evaluation.
We recommend hiring a professional land inspector who specializes in land to provide a detailed assessment of necessary repairs over the next few years, along with cost estimates. When it comes to lands, unexpected repairs can quickly become expensive.
4) Selling Land for Top Market Value May Require Upfront Costs.
If you’d prefer not to deal with surveying, clearing, improving access, soil testing, permitting, or resolving title issues, we understand completely. We buy Vermont land for cash, in any condition, creating a win-win solution for everyone involved.
5) Consider Vermont Land Market Conditions Before Deciding.
We can help analyze your land’s location, acreage, road access, zoning, utilities, terrain, wetlands, and buyer demand. Vermont's land market has unique dynamics, and our expertise can guide your decision. If you have better investment opportunities for the cash from selling, that might be your best path. However, if affordable land demand is rising in your area and you’re comfortable as a landowner, holding onto the property could be advantageous.
6) Be aware of tax implications.
Before making any decisions, consult with tax and legal professionals who understand land inheritance specifically. Inherited land may have tax and estate considerations that can affect your decision to keep or sell the property, and these can significantly impact your financial outcome whether you sell or keep the property.
7) Explore Your Selling Options
In some cases, we can arrange listing with an agent, selling directly to a land buyer, selling as-is, or holding the property for future appreciation. While these arrangements can be complex, our specialized Vermont land experience helps create solutions that benefit everyone involved.
8) Let us help you compare options.
We'll help you compare an as-is cash offer with the potential costs, time, and uncertainty of listing your land on the open market. (including anticipated costs and challenges specific to lands).
Just call us today at (802) 321-3130 or contact us now to learn how we can make you a fair cash offer on your inherited land and help you move forward with confidence!
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