
Received and Offer to Sell Royalties? Read This First
If you’ve received an offer to sell your oil and gas royalties, you’re probably wondering: Is this offer fair?
That’s a great question—and one that deserves a well-informed answer.
At US Mineral Exchange, our goal is to help royalty owners make smart, confident decisions. Before you sign anything, take a moment to review this free guide. It could uncover thousands—if not tens of thousands—of dollars in added value.

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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 to Sell Royalties for Maximum Value
When a royalty offer shows up in your mailbox or email inbox, it can feel like a quick win. But acting too quickly is one of the most common—and costly—mistakes royalty owners make. Accepting an offer without understanding the full value of your royalties could result in leaving thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of dollars behind.
The truth is, oil and gas royalty offers vary widely. Some buyers offer fair market value, but many do not. Often, buyers hope you’ll accept their first offer without comparing it to others, giving them room to profit at your expense.
To get the highest price for your royalties, the key is simple: put your property in front of as many qualified buyers as possible.
When you limit your exposure to just one or two buyers, you’re unlikely to discover your property’s true market value. By contrast, when multiple buyers are aware of your royalties, they compete. That competition drives up the price—ensuring you walk away with the best possible offer.
If you’ve received an offer to sell royalties, don’t sign anything yet. Take the time to understand your options, compare offers, and give yourself the opportunity to earn what your property is really worth.
Why Competition Matters
In any market, competition drives value—and the mineral rights market is no different.
When buyers know they’re the only one making an offer, they have no incentive to offer top dollar. They may even send out dozens or hundreds of low offers, hoping someone bites. Unfortunately, many royalty owners do exactly that.
However, when buyers are competing against others, everything changes. They sharpen their pencils. They make stronger, more aggressive offers because they know someone else might win the deal.
That’s why exposing your royalties to thousands of qualified buyers is critical.
At US Mineral Exchange, we’ve spent over a decade building a nationwide network of verified buyers. These companies and investors actively search our listings to find opportunities. As a result, royalty owners who list with us receive multiple offers often within days.
When buyers compete, you win. It’s the only way to be sure you’re not leaving money on the table.
How to Estimate the Value of Oil and Gas Royalties
Unlike real estate or stocks, there is no public marketplace that tracks the value of oil and gas royalties. That makes it difficult for most owners to know if the offer they’ve received is fair.
Fortunately, there is a commonly accepted method to help estimate value:
Oil and gas royalties typically sell for 4 to 6 years’ worth of average monthly royalty income.
This formula gives you a ballpark figure to assess how your current offer compares to industry norms.
Let’s look at an example:
- If you earn $1,000 per month from royalties
- Then your estimated value would range from $48,000 to $72,000
Keep in mind this is only an estimate. The actual value could fall above or below that range depending on several key factors, including:
- The number of net mineral acres you own
- Whether your property has upside potential (new wells, increased production, etc.)
- Your operator’s reputation and development plans
- The decline rate of existing wells
If your current offer is much higher than this estimate, it is likely a sign that buyers see something more valuable in your property—such as untapped drilling opportunities. And that’s exactly why it’s so important to seek competitive offers. Your value may be significantly more than you realize.
To make things easier, US Mineral Exchange offers a free royalty calculator to help you estimate your property’s value based on your average monthly royalty income. It’s a fast and easy way to evaluate your offer.
Royalty Calculator

Is your offer more than this calculator provides? Do not sell without speaking with us first!
Free Evaluation of Your Offer to Sell Royalties
Not sure whether your offer is good or not? That’s where we come in.
At US Mineral Exchange, we provide free, no-obligation evaluations of royalty sale offers. Our experienced team will review your property details, production history, and buyer offer to determine whether it reflects fair market value—or whether you’re being low-balled.
We do this every day for mineral and royalty owners across the country. Our mission is to empower you with honest, transparent guidance so you can make the best financial decision for your situation.
If you decide to list with us, you’ll get your property in front of thousands of vetted buyers competing to pay top dollar. But if you simply want a second opinion on an offer, we’re happy to provide that too—at no cost.
Here’s how it works:
- Fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page
- Upload any pertinent documentation or provide basic details
- A team member will follow up—often within hours
There’s absolutely no pressure to list. Just real, straightforward insight from industry professionals who work exclusively with mineral and royalty owners like you.
Don’t Sell Without Knowing What It’s Really Worth
Receiving an offer can feel exciting—but don’t let that excitement lead to a rushed decision. Selling oil and gas royalties is one of the most important financial choices you’ll make. You deserve to know what your property is truly worth before committing to anything.
When you work with US Mineral Exchange, you’re partnering with experts who understand the market, know how to attract the right buyers, and are committed to helping you secure the highest possible price.
There’s no downside and no risk—just the opportunity to sell with confidence.
Get started now by filling out the form below. Let’s find out what your royalties are really worth—and make sure you get the value you deserve.
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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.