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Guide advises land buyers on contacting distant family landowners

LandThink says the initial step is to establish communication, then use a land agent to help assess whether owners are open to selling.

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LandThink’s 12th Land Q&A installment focuses on how a would-be buyer can approach distant relatives who co-own inherited parcels of land in Central Mississippi. The scenario laid out involves multiple family owners, limited access to the property, and no development potential, leaving hunting as the practical use. The buyer says other owners live out of state and have not been in the area for more than 35 years, and the question centers on whether hiring a land agent is the better tactic. LandThink notes the buyer’s partial ownership and family relationship as an advantage, pointing out that identifying owners and obtaining their contact information is often one of the hardest parts of acquiring inherited family land. It recommends starting with a simple, respectful letter or phone call that explains the buyer’s connection to the land and asks about the owners’ long-term plans. At this stage, the guidance emphasizes that the goal is not necessarily to negotiate immediately, but to open a dialogue and gauge the level of interest. After that first contact, LandThink says an experienced land agent can be an important resource for the next steps.

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