For Tennessee landowners
Sell Land in Tennessee for Cash. No Realtor, No Fees.
USA Land Group buys land in Tennessee directly from owners. Send us your parcel, get a written cash offer within 3–5 business days, and close through a Tennessee title company in 2–6 weeks. No listing, no commission, no closing costs taken from your price.
How do I sell land in Tennessee without a realtor?
You can sell land in Tennessee without a realtor by selling directly to a buyer and closing through a title company or real estate attorney. Tennessee does not require an agent for a land sale. The title company runs the title search, prepares the warranty deed, collects signatures and records the deed with the county register.
With USA Land Group you skip the listing entirely. We are the buyer, we pay the title and closing costs, and you sign once at closing or by mobile notary.
How fast can I sell my land in Tennessee?
Most Tennessee owners get a written offer from us within 3–5 business days and close 2–6 weeks after accepting. The timeline depends on how quickly the county title search and survey come back. Listing rural land with an agent in Tennessee typically takes 6–18 months to sell.
What kind of Tennessee land does USA Land Group buy?
We buy rural land of 20 to 500+ acres anywhere in Tennessee with legal access. That includes pasture and former farmland, timber tracts (standing or cut over), inherited land with several heirs, land with back taxes or a lien, and tracts owned by people who have moved out of state.
We are most active in Middle Tennessee (Maury, Marshall, Hickman, Giles) and East Tennessee (Sevier, Cocke, Jefferson), where we also hold land for sale in Tennessee. We do buy statewide, from West Tennessee farmland to the Cumberland Plateau.
How much is my Tennessee land worth?
Rural land in Tennessee sells for roughly $4,000 to $15,000 per acre on large tracts, and far more near Nashville, Knoxville or the Smokies. Our offer is based on acreage, road frontage, zoning, soil, floodplain, timber value and recent land sales in your county. You get one written number with nothing deducted from it.
How does the process work?
Selling land to USA Land Group takes four steps and takes about a month.
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1. Send us the property.
County, parcel ID or road, approximate acres. We pull the rest from county records. - 02
2. We research it.
Access, zoning, soil, floodplain, timber and a preliminary title search, usually in 3–5 business days. - 03
3. One written offer.
The number on the offer is what you receive. No fees or commissions are deducted. - 04
4. Close in 2–6 weeks.
Through a licensed Tennessee title company or closing attorney. You sign; they wire your funds.
What does it cost to sell land in Tennessee?
Selling land to USA Land Group costs you nothing. We pay the title search, survey and closing fees. Tennessee's realty transfer tax is $0.37 per $100 of price; who pays it is set in the purchase agreement, and we tell you before you accept. The only deductions are amounts needed to clear title, such as back taxes or a mortgage, paid to the county or lender at closing.
If you listed with an agent instead, a 6–10 percent commission on land is standard in Tennessee.
Can I sell inherited land in Tennessee?
Yes. Inherited land in Tennessee can be sold once the estate has authority to convey it, either through probate or an affidavit of heirship for smaller estates. We buy heirs property regularly, and the title company collects every owner's signature by mail or mobile notary if the family is spread across states.
If probate is still open, we can work with the estate's attorney and close when it settles. See how we handled it in how to sell inherited land in Georgia; the Tennessee process is similar.
Will I owe taxes when I sell land in Tennessee?
Tennessee has no state income tax, so no state capital gains apply when you sell land. Federal capital gains tax may apply to the profit over your cost basis; inherited land uses the value at the date of death as its basis, which often means little or no gain. If your land is in the Greenbelt program, the county may charge rollback taxes for the last three years when it leaves agricultural use. Ask a tax professional about your case.
If you plan to buy another property with the proceeds, read about using land in a 1031 exchange.
A direct sale
Why sell to USA Land Group instead of listing?
Because we are the buyer, not a middleman. We buy with our own capital, hold title to every tract we own, and the same person who reviews your parcel makes the offer and shows up at closing. You deal with one company from first call to wire.
| Item | Listing with an agent | Selling to USA Land Group |
|---|---|---|
| Time to sell | 6–18 months | 2–6 weeks |
| Commission | 6–10% | None |
| Closing costs | Split or seller pays | We pay |
| Showings and sign | Yes | None |
| Price | Offers come and go | One written offer |
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What landowners say
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
“Working with the USA Land Group has been an excellent experience. Cameron and the team are professional, responsive, and easy to collaborate with. Communication is always clear, and they’ve made the process smooth and efficient every step of the way. From a Realtor’s perspective, I really appreciate their knowledge and the way they handle details to make everything run seamlessly. I highly recommend them!”
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
“WOW! USA Land Group is one of the most organized, hard working, dedicated folks I have had the pleasure in working with. I have had the incredible opportunity of working with their team dozens of times, and feel very blessed to have done so. Each transaction, and each relationship created has been outstanding and special. Hands down the most knowledgable and down to earth folks Ive met in this industry. If you are looking for a company to treat you like family, and be there to guide you on every step of the way, look no further”
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
“I’ve had the pleasure of doing numerous deals with Chuck Carlisle at USA Land Group, and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most trustworthy and dependable professionals I’ve ever worked with. Chuck is a man of his word—he does exactly what he says he’ll do, and he does it with integrity, efficiency, and transparency every step of the way. In an industry where reliability can be hard to find, Chuck stands out as a true professional who honors every agreement and treats people with respect. Our ongoing business relationship is built on mutual trust and consistent results, and I look forward to continuing to work with Chuck and USA Land Group for many deals to come. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a land investor who values honesty, follow-through, and long-term partnerships.”
Ready to sell your Tennessee land?
Send us the county and parcel number and we will tell you what we would pay.
Questions
Questions Tennessee landowners ask us
Can I sell vacant land in Tennessee without a realtor?
Yes. Tennessee law does not require a real estate agent to sell land. You agree a price with the buyer and a title company or closing attorney handles the deed, title search and recording. Selling directly to USA Land Group means no listing agreement and no commission.
Do you buy land anywhere in Tennessee?
Yes. We buy land in all 95 Tennessee counties as long as the tract is 20 acres or larger and has legal access. We are most active in Middle and East Tennessee, including Maury, Marshall, Hickman, Sevier and Cocke counties.
How fast can I sell my land in Tennessee?
Most sellers receive a written cash offer within 3–5 business days and close 2–6 weeks after accepting. The main variable is how quickly the county title search and survey are completed.
Who pays closing costs when selling land in Tennessee?
USA Land Group pays them. That includes the title search, survey and closing fee. Tennessee's realty transfer tax of $0.37 per $100 is assigned in the purchase agreement, and we confirm it before you accept. The only amounts deducted from your offer are back taxes, liens or a mortgage that must be cleared to transfer title.
What is Tennessee land worth per acre?
Large rural tracts in Tennessee typically sell for $4,000 to $15,000 per acre, with higher prices near Nashville, Knoxville and Sevier County. Road frontage, soil, floodplain, timber and distance to a town decide where your parcel falls in that range.
Can I sell land that is in the Greenbelt program?
Yes. Land assessed under Tennessee's Greenbelt (Agricultural, Forest and Open Space Land Act) can be sold at any time. If the land leaves qualifying use, the county charges rollback taxes for up to three prior years. The closing statement shows who pays them, and we discuss it before you accept.
Can I sell inherited land or land with several owners?
Yes. We buy heirs property across Tennessee. Every owner on the deed or in the estate signs, and the title company arranges mail-away or mobile notary signings for family members in other states. If probate is still open, we close once the estate can convey.
What if my land has back taxes or a lien?
We can still buy it. Back taxes and most liens are paid from the sale proceeds at closing, so you pay nothing up front. Tell us about them when you send the parcel and we factor them into the offer.
Do I need to visit the property or be in Tennessee to sell?
No. Many of our Tennessee sellers live out of state. We research the land from county records and a site visit by our team, and you sign closing documents by mail or with a mobile notary wherever you live.
Is USA Land Group a legitimate land buyer?
Yes. USA Land Group is based in Midlothian, Virginia, buys land with its own capital and holds title to every tract it owns. You can view our current Tennessee land for sale and call the team at (888) 416-8804. All closings run through a licensed Tennessee title company or attorney.