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Selling Land with Title Problems: Guides to Common Issues

Learn How to Resolve Real Estate Title Issues

Selling vacant land can be complicated when the property has title problems. Unreleased deeds of trust, tax liens, probate issues, or missing paperwork can delay or even block a traditional sale.

This collection of guides covers the most common title issues landowners face—from broken chains of title and forged deeds to IRS liens and boundary disputes. For each issue, you’ll find:

  • A clear explanation of the problem and why it prevents a conventional sale

  • Typical timelines and legal processes involved

  • Practical solutions, including when selling to a cash buyer may be the fastest option

Browse the topics below to find the situation that matches your property, and learn the best path forward to clear title and complete your sale.

Title Issues blog posts

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Conflicting Deeds or Double Conveyances on Land: How to Resolve and Sell

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Selling Land with Restrictive Covenants or Easements: What Are Your Options?

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UCC Filings or Security Interests on Land: How They Affect Sale & Title

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Selling Land During Bankruptcy: How the Automatic Stay Blocks a Sale — and Your Real Options

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How to Sell Land With Environmental Liens or Contamination

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How to Sell Property with a Life Estate: Legal Solutions, Remainderman Consent, and Real Options

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Selling Land with a Boundary Dispute: Quiet Title Actions & Your Options

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What Happens if the IRS Puts a Lien on Your Property

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Broken Chain of Title on Vacant Land: What It Means and How to Sell Anyway

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How to Fix a Forged Deed: Legal Steps to Reclaim Your Property Title

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Selling Property With Missing Heirs? How to Sell Inherited Land Without Waiting Years

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Selling Property with a Lis Pendens: Your Guide to Legal Challenges & Solutions

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Selling Land with a Tax Lien: Your Guide to Clearing Debt & Successful Sale

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How to Get Access to Landlocked Property: Your Legal & Practical Guide

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Title Issues Blocking Your Land Sale? Fix It vs. Sell As-Is For Cash

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How to Sell Vacant Land With an Unreleased Deed of Trust