The Vermont Land Blog
Practical, no-nonsense guides to selling vacant land in Vermont - taxes, Current Use, Act 250, access, title, and how a fair cash offer actually works. Written by Mike, the independent buyer behind Vermont Land Offers.
An Executor's Guide to Selling Vermont Land in Probate
How Vermont probate works when land is part of an estate, and how executors and multiple heirs can sell it fairly and quickly. ===EXCERPT===
Selling Vacant Land Yourself in Windham County, Vermont
A practical, step-by-step look at what it actually takes to sell raw land without an agent in and around Brattleboro and the West River valley.
Selling an Old Vermont Camp Lot or Recreational Parcel
What a rundown Vermont camp is actually worth, and what to expect when you sell one for cash instead of listing it.
Timing a Windham County Land Sale Around Mud Season
Why the calendar matters when you sell land in Windham County, Vermont, and how mud season and winter access affect timing, not just price.
From Signed Contract to Recorded Deed: A Vermont Closing
Here's what actually happens between agreeing on a price and getting your check, and why a Vermont attorney handles every step of it.
Old Deeds, Old Problems: Title Issues on Windham County Land
Why old Windham County parcels often have messy titles, and how a Vermont closing attorney sorts them out before you get paid.
Vermont Land: Cash Sale vs. Listing, the Real Numbers
A line-by-line look at what a Vermont land seller actually nets from a cash sale versus a listed sale, months and dollars included.
Selling Windham County Land When You Live Out of State
A practical guide for out-of-state owners on how to sell Windham County, Vermont land remotely, from first contact to closing, without setting foot in the state.
How I Actually Value Raw Land in Vermont
A plain look at the real factors behind Vermont land values and the math I use to build a fair cash offer.
Selling Woodland or an Old Sugarbush in Windham County
A plain look at what makes wooded land and former sugarbush parcels in Windham County different to sell, and how I buy them for cash.
Selling Landlocked or Class 4 Road Land in Vermont
What landlocked and Class 4 road access really mean for selling Vermont land, and how these parcels still find buyers.
Act 250 and Selling Raw Land in Windham County, Vermont
Most Windham County landowners never trigger Act 250 by selling a single undeveloped parcel, here's what actually matters and what doesn't.
Selling Land Enrolled in Vermont Current Use: What to Know
How Current Use (UVA) enrollment and the Land Use Change Tax actually affect selling Vermont land, explained plainly.
Back Taxes on Windham County Land: How Closing Sorts It Out
Here's what really happens to unpaid property taxes when you sell land in Windham County, and how they get squared away at the closing table.
Selling Inherited Land in Vermont: Probate and Heirs
A plain-language guide for Vermont families sorting out inherited land, probate, and multiple heirs before deciding whether to sell.
Selling Vacant Land Without an Agent in Windham County, VT
A plain guide for Windham County landowners on selling vacant land yourself, from Brattleboro to Wilmington to the West River valley.