
What to expect after listing mineral rights
Many mineral owners want to know what happens after listing their mineral rights for sale. At US Mineral Exchange, our goal is to make the process clear and transparent.
This guide walks you through what to expect—from listing to closing.

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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.

How Long Does it Take?
One of the most common questions we hear is: How long will it take to sell?
Once we list your mineral rights for sale, most sellers receive offers within 1 to 3 weeks. Typically, a property goes under contract (via PSA) shortly afterward.
Already have an offer?
Be cautious. Some mineral buyers pressure sellers with short deadlines. This tactic discourages you from getting competing bids—because in a competitive market, their offer is not likely at all to be the best. These deadlines are designed to lock you in quickly and buy below market value. Don’t fall for it.
Yes, listing may seem like an extra step. But over 99% of owners who list with us walk away with more money.
PSA – Purchase and Sale Agreement
Once you accept an offer, the buyer sends over a PSA—short for Purchase and Sale Agreement. This document outlines:
- Purchase price and payment terms
- Due diligence timeline
- Any price adjustment clauses
- Legal terms of the sale
At US Mineral Exchange, we’ve closed thousands of mineral rights deals. We know how to spot red flags in PSA’s and guide you through each section. We’ll flag any concerns and offer recommendations, helping you understand what you’re signing.
Over 90% of our clients don’t hire an attorney. But if you prefer legal review, we fully support that. We’ll share our comments and let your attorney take it from there. Once both parties sign the PSA, due diligence begins.
Due Diligence
Buyers usually get 30 days for due diligence after signing the PSA. In some cases—like Texas—this may be as short as 14 days. In other areas, such as West Virginia, it can take up to 90 days due to complex title requirements.
Before signing anything, you’ll know exactly how long the due diligence period will last. We always push for the shortest time-frame possible while still giving the buyer enough time to review everything.
Closing / Escrow
After due diligence is complete, we move to closing. Here’s how it works:
- The buyer prepares a mineral deed to transfer ownership.
- US Mineral Exchange and/or your attorney reviews the deed and requests any needed changes.
- You sign and notarize the deed, then send it to us.
- We hold the deed until the buyer sends funds.
If the buyer fails to pay, we return the deed to you and no sale occurs. That said, this has never happened. This process protects both parties. If the buyer sends the funds, we release the deed. Everyone walks away secure and satisfied.
Questions about listing mineral rights?
If you’re thinking about listing your mineral rights and still have questions, we’re here to help. We talk with mineral owners every day—and we’d love to hear from you.
Just fill out the form below, and our team will respond quickly.
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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.