
Fair Offer to Sell Mineral Rights
Are you wondering if your offer is fair? What about premium? You’re not alone. At US Mineral Exchange, mineral owners ask this question every day—and it’s an important one.
If you’re holding an offer to sell mineral rights and want to make sure you’re getting a premium deal, you’re in the right place.

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Garrett Phelan
CEO of US Mineral Exchange with over 27 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. For nearly two decades, he has helped individuals, families, trusts, and non-profits navigate the complexities of mineral and royalty rights to achieve the highest sale prices.
Widely recognized as an industry expert, with an unwavering commitment to a client-first philosophy and extensive industry knowledge, he has been featured in Hart Energy, Yahoo Finance, and the Permian Basin Petroleum Association magazine.
What is the Market Value of Mineral Right?
Many mineral owners assume there’s a simple way to estimate value. Unfortunately, mineral rights don’t work like traditional real estate. There’s no Zillow for mineral properties—and no public database of comparable sales.
That’s because mineral value depends on a number of complex factors, including:
- Royalty percentage
- Number of producing wells
- Remaining drilling locations
- Operator history
- Lease terms
- Oil and gas prices
- Location-specific activity
Two properties in the same county can have vastly different values based on just one of these factors. That’s why relying on a few offers isn’t enough.
What Makes an Offer Premium?
A fair offer reflects the true market value of your mineral rights—not just what one buyer is willing to pay. Unfortunately, most owners don’t get their property in front of enough buyers to know what it’s really worth.
That’s where US Mineral Exchange comes in.
We help sellers get exposure to thousands of qualified buyers who are actively looking for mineral rights in your area. These buyers compete against one another to make the highest offer. That competition is what drives prices up and helps reveal the true “premium” market value of your property.
If you accept an offer without testing the market, you could be leaving significant money on the table. A fair offer can only be discovered through open, competitive bidding.
Why Quick Offers Are Risky
When you get an unsolicited offer, it can feel like a great opportunity—especially if it’s higher than a few others you’ve seen. But that’s exactly what some buyers are counting on.
Buyers often hope you’ll accept quickly and avoid doing the extra work. They want to lock in the deal before you realize what your minerals are really worth. We’ve seen it happen time and time again.
Just because one offer is higher than the others doesn’t mean it’s the best you can get. Without creating real competition among buyers, you’ll never know how much more your property could bring.
What Sets US Mineral Exchange Apart
We’re not just another listing site—we’re the industry leader with over a decade of experience and thousands of successful transactions behind us.
Here’s what you get when you list with US Mineral Exchange:
- Exposure to thousands of serious buyers
- A competitive bidding environment that drives offers up
- No cost or obligation to list
- An industry expert guiding you from start to finish
You’re always in control. If your current offer ends up being the best, you can accept it—and you won’t owe us anything. But this is extremely rare, our process delivers significantly better results in nearly every situation!
We’ve helped clients increase their sale price by 20%, 50%, and even significantly over 100%. The difference can be tens—or hundreds—of thousands of dollars.
Already Have an Offer? Let’s Test It
If you’ve already received an offer, now is the perfect time to test the market. It means at least one buyer is interested and should suggest to you that more will be.
You don’t have to say no to your current offer—just give us a chance to see if we can beat it. In nearly every situation, we do. And if not, you’ve lost nothing.
Our clients routinely see substantial increases when they list with us. We’ve helped clients with a $500,000 offer walk away with over $1,000,000, clients with offers over $1,000,000 double their sales prices. Even a 20% bump means significant money in your pocket—without any risk or obligation.
Before you accept an offer, give yourself the peace of mind that you explored every option.
You Only Get One Chance to Sell
This is a one-time decision. Once you sell your mineral rights, you can’t go back.
You owe it to yourself to make sure you’re getting the best possible deal. That means letting real buyers compete and trusting a team that knows how to navigate this complex process.
We’ll walk you through every step—from reviewing documents to helping you understand the pros and cons of each offer. You’ll never feel like you’re doing it alone.
Ready to get started? Fill out the form below or head over to our what to expect after listing or required documents page to learn more.
Get a Premium Offer—Risk Free
US Mineral Exchange is built to help mineral owners like you get top dollar. There’s no cost to list, no pressure to sell, and no obligation at any time. You only pay if we succeed in getting you a better offer.
Don’t settle for a number you think is fair. Know for sure.
Fill out the form below or visit our what to expect after listing and required documents pages to learn more and get started today.
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Common Questions
The more information you can provide about your property the better! We can give you a better idea about the value of selling mineral rights if you provide more information. The most important thing we need is for you to answer the questions and provide your state and county.
If you have the required documents to list, providing those is extremely helpful!
Absolutely not! When you inquire at US Mineral Exchange we will not be putting any pressure on you to sell. We will help answer any questions you have whether you are interested in selling or not.
At US Mineral Exchange, we take privacy very seriously. We will NEVER sell your information or use it without your consent. When you send us documentation or tell us about your property, that information does not go outside our company without your consent. Even when you list a property for sale on our website, we strictly control who has access to the information about your listing so that only legitimate buyers will be able to see property details.
Many mineral owners make the mistake of getting an offer and quickly selling. They then accept an offer far below market value because they felt pressure to sell. There is nearly always a better price available.
Imagine you were selling a home. Would you get the best price from a random person who walks up and makes you an offer? No way! Now imagine you list the home on the MLS where thousands of potential buyers know your house is for sale. The key to getting the best price is competition. Our guide to selling mineral rights explains everything.
The reason that so many mineral owners decide to sell mineral rights at US Mineral Exchange is access to our large network of mineral rights buyers. Our goal is to help you get top dollar for selling mineral rights by getting your property in front of a huge audience of buyers. This allows buyers to compete against one another which ensures you get fair market value for selling mineral rights.
There are absolutely no cost to list your property. When you locate a buyer by listing your property with us, we are paid a commission directly by the buyers closing agent. This means you never have any out of pocket expenses ever. We only get paid if we can get you a better price than the current offer you have in hand.

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Download our free mineral rights guide now! Learn more about your mineral rights.