GA Land Sale Guide
Sell Land by Owner
in Georgia
Georgia-specific deed types, recording office, transfer tax, survey rules, mineral rights, and county recorder links.
Georgia — Quick Reference
Georgia note: Georgia uses Superior Court Clerks rather than county recorders. An Intangible Recording Tax applies to mortgage deeds. Seller disclosure is required for all real property. Mineral rights are commonly severed in north Georgia.
How to Sell Land by Owner in Georgia
Five steps from pricing to recording — no real estate agent required.
Price Your Land
Research recent comparable land sales in your county using AcreValue, county GIS records, or the county assessor site. Price per acre varies widely by access, utilities, timber, and zoning. Overpriced land sits for years.
Order a Survey (If Needed)
A boundary survey confirms exact acreage, corners, and easements. Buyers increasingly require one for rural parcels. If your deed references old metes-and-bounds or you're unsure of the exact boundary, order a survey early.
Run a Title Search
A title search through your county recorder confirms you own what you're selling and reveals any liens, judgments, or encumbrances. For older rural property, pay special attention to severed mineral rights, timber reservations, and utility easements.
Prepare the Deed
Your deed must include grantor/grantee names, legal description, consideration paid, and notarized signatures. Use a state-specific form — Warranty, Grant, or Quitclaim — depending on what protections you're willing to convey.
Close and Record
At closing, collect payment (wire transfer or cashier's check), sign the deed, and have it notarized. Record the deed at your county recording office within a day or two. Pay any applicable transfer taxes at recording.
Mineral Rights in Georgia
In Georgia, mineral rights (oil, gas, coal, metals) are commonly severed from the surface estate. This means the person who owns the land surface may not own what's beneath it — and vice versa.
- ›Before listing: pull the full chain of title and look for mineral deeds, mineral reservations, or oil/gas leases.
- ›If mineral rights are severed, disclose this clearly in your listing and purchase agreement.
- ›Buyers in Georgia who want both surface and mineral rights should confirm mineral ownership separately.
- ›A Mineral Deed is the instrument used when conveying severed mineral interests.
- ›If you own the minerals, they can be sold separately from the surface — potentially adding significant value.
Seller Disclosures in Georgia
Georgia requires sellers to complete a property disclosure form before closing. For vacant land, disclosures typically cover:
- ›Known environmental hazards or contamination
- ›Easements, encroachments, or boundary disputes
- ›Flood zone status or wetland designation
- ›Zoning restrictions or planned public improvements
- ›Access limitations (landlocked parcels, right-of-way issues)
- ›Mineral rights ownership status
- ›Septic feasibility or existing perc test results
Tools for Selling Land in Georgia
Get an instant per-acre land valuation for your Georgia parcel. Compare to recent comparable sales.
Check Land Value →Reach buyers actively searching for vacant land in Georgia. LandWatch is the largest dedicated land marketplace.
List Your Land →Create a Georgia-specific Warranty Deed with a notarization-ready template.
Create Your Deed →Get quotes from licensed land surveyors and site evaluators in Georgia before listing.
Get Survey Quotes →Frequently Asked Questions — Georgia Land Sales
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