- 1). Search the real estate section of area newspapers and free circulars. If you are looking for land in an unfamiliar location, searching through newspapers and circulars that serve the area offers an additional benefit to finding land, giving you a feel for the area. If you are not planning to build on the property and move there, you may not care about the community, but if you are, reading through all of the sections of the local papers can give you a glimpse of what life is like there.
- 2). Search online real estate sites such as homesandland.com and trulia.com to search for land. The advantage of using these services has been documented by real estate professionals. In a study authorized by the California Association of Realtors, it was reported by home buyers that using the internet shortened the time they spent searching for property. They reported that the entire process was cut in half, simply by using the Internet to search for property. They were able to view many properties online and narrow their choices to visiting only those properties they were most interested in.
- 3). Go to www.treasury.gov. Move your mouse over the "Treasury For..." tab. When the drop-down menu appears, click on the "view government seized property" line under the "I want to..." column. Your selection will take you to a new page, titled "Treasury Auctions." Select the "Real Estate" option near the bottom of the page. You will now see a page titled "Real Property Auctions." The properties listed here have all been seized by the federal government.
The government advises that prospective bidders examine the property or pay to have it professionally inspected before placing their bid.
Successful bidders must pay for the property in full, and agree to assume responsibility for any remediation or potential hazards disclosed before the sale. For example, if it's been disclosed that lead is in the home, the buyer is responsible for all costs associated with removing it.
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