Why Am I Getting Letters to Buy My Land? (And Is This Legitimate?)

What You'll Learn:

• Why land buying companies send unsolicited offers to property owners

• How to identify legitimate land buyers from potential scams

• What happens after you receive an offer letter

If you recently found a letter in your mailbox from Friendly Acres Land—or any land buying company—your first reaction was probably suspicion. I completely understand. In a world full of scams and too-good-to-be-true offers, an unexpected letter offering to buy property you may have forgotten you owned can feel questionable at best.

Let me give you the straightforward answer: these letters are legitimate, and I want to explain exactly why you received one.

Why Do Land Buyers Send These Letters?

I'm Joshua Kagan, CEO of Friendly Acres Land. We send approximately 5,000 letters per month to landowners across the country. Here's why:

We're looking for vacant rural land to purchase for long-term holding. Unlike wholesalers who flip contracts or realtors who earn commissions, we buy land with our own cash and hold it as investment property. Some of this land is for my family—I started this business partly to acquire land for my seven-year-old daughter's future.

We use public records to identify potential sellers. County records show us who owns vacant land. We look for properties that might be a good fit for our portfolio, and we reach out. It's that simple. There's no hidden agenda or secret information we have about your property.

Many landowners want to sell but haven't taken the first step. Over the years, we've learned that many people inherit land they never intended to own, or they purchased land years ago with plans that never materialized. These properties sit idle, generating property tax bills but no income. Our letters simply present an option: if you've been thinking about selling, we're interested buyers.

How to Spot a Legitimate Land Buyer

Not every land buying letter is from a reputable company. Here's how to tell the difference:

Legitimate buyers provide clear contact information. Our letters include our company name, website, phone number, and address. We're easy to find and verify.

We never ask for money upfront. If someone wants to buy your property but asks you to pay fees before closing, that's a red flag. Legitimate buyers cover their own due diligence costs.

We're transparent about our process. Visit our website at friendlyacresland.com. Read our Google reviews. Call us with questions. We have nothing to hide.

We give you time to decide. There's no pressure. Our offer stands, and you can take weeks or months to think about it. High-pressure tactics are a warning sign.

What We're Not

Let me be clear about what we don't do:

We're not wholesalers looking to flip your contract to another buyer. We're not realtors trying to list your property. We're not developers who discovered oil or valuable minerals on your land (a common fear we hear). We're simply a land buying company that purchases properties with cash from our own balance sheet.

What Happens After You Receive Our Letter?

The choice is entirely yours. Here's what typically happens:

If you're interested, you can reach out to us by phone, email, or through our website. We'll have a conversation about your property—what you know about it, why you're considering selling, and what matters most to you in this process.

If you're not interested, there's no obligation. You can discard the letter, and while you might receive another offer from us in the future (our systems aren't perfect), you're never under any pressure to respond.

If you want to think about it, that's perfectly fine. Many of our sellers take months to make a decision. Keep our letter, visit our website, do your research, and reach out when and if you're ready.

The Bottom Line

Receiving an unexpected offer letter can feel strange, but it's a legitimate part of how land transactions work in today's market. We're a real company, run by real people, buying real land. We've successfully closed dozens of transactions with sellers who were initially skeptical, and many of them have shared their positive experiences in our Google reviews.

If you have questions about the letter you received, I encourage you to call us. We're happy to explain our process, discuss your specific property, or simply answer any concerns you might have. There's no obligation, and transparency is part of how we do business.

You can reach us at joshua@friendlyacresland.com to learn more about who we are and how we work.

We're here to help, whether you decide to sell to us or not.