Land Avion explains why Southeast landowners—especially those living out of state—often wait months to sell, and how a direct agency purchase can deliver fair value, certainty, and faster closings than traditional listings.
Vacant lots across Georgia, Florida, and neighboring states often linger on listing sites for months, tying up capital, attracting property taxes, and requiring maintenance that many owners would rather avoid. For owners who don’t plan to develop, or investors whose priorities have changed, an unused parcel can rapidly shift from a long-term asset to a costly administrative burden.
Specialist land-buying agencies can short-circuit that slow process by purchasing directly, explains one well-established company, Land Avion. The New Mexico firm has evaluated southeastern land parcels for more than 25 years, giving it unique insights into the challenges faced by landowners and how they can be addressed.
Industry data emphasize why speed matters: the National Association of Realtors’ 2024 Land Market Survey reports that residential lots typically stay on the market for roughly six months, almost three times the average for existing detached homes. In the same study, 41% of agents said financing hurdles and zoning concerns frequently pushed closing dates even further, illustrating why many owners prefer cash sales to traditional listings.
Those delays intensify when owners live hundreds or thousands of miles away, because arranging site visits and coordinating several professionals can be challenging. Absentee sellers should compare holding costs—taxes, HOA fees, and liability insurance—with a firm cash valuation, since an immediate offer often nets better returns.
“Our aim is to make every step straightforward, from verifying deed history to scheduling a mobile notary,” a Land Avion representative says. They add that clear communication about comparable sales and other county data helps sellers understand precisely how a figure was reached before deciding to move ahead.
For Southeast landholders—especially those residing out of state—agencies that manage title transfers, survey coordination, and closing documents can significantly accelerate the process. In many cases, working with a private direct-purchase agency helps owners maximize the returns on their property.
