FAQ

Getting Started

  • Selling mineral rights can provide immediate financial relief and allow you to profit from your assets without enduring commodity, operations or timing risks. It can also help with diversification, tax strategy, and simplifying your investment portfolio. You can read more benefits of selling your mineral rights here.

  • Our team will help you ascertain if you own mineral rights. Contact us with your property details, and our team will assist you in the process.

  • The value of mineral rights depends on factors such as location, market conditions, mineral type, and lease terms. We can provide a professional evaluation to determine the value of your rights.

  • Absolutely! Our offers are commitment-free. If you’re interested in receiving an offer from our team, please complete the Request an Offer form and one of our team members will be in touch with you about next steps.

  • To begin the process, fill out our Request an Offer form or call us directly. Our team will guide you through the steps, assess your rights, and offer a fair evaluation.

Selling Your Mineral Rights

  • Typical evaluations can be done in one to two weeks. Large portfolios of property with complex ownership may take longer.

  • No, you do not. Mineral rights are independent from surface rights. You can maintain your surface rights while selling your mineral rights.

  • Yes! You can sell as much or as little of your mineral rights as you would like.

  • Our offers are valid for 30 days. If the offer period passes and you decide you want to sell, we will need to reassess your land and give you a new offer.

  • This is very common and we can help you work through this. Contact us and we will help you make an informed decision based on your unique situation.

Our Company and Process

  • West Bend is backed by private families, giving us easy access to capital. Paired with our long-term investment mindset and expert team, we have the ability to offer you true market value for your mineral interests followed by a quick and efficient closing process.

  • You can read more about our process here.

  • Typical sales processes can be completed within sixty days depending on size and complexity of the asset.

  • Our capital comes from private families in partnership with Tailwind Advisors.

  • Our evaluation and appraisal process looks at several factors including location, acreage, and nearby production activity. Our team will assess your property based on current and future producing value.

Legal and Financial Considerations

  • You are not responsible for any costs during the mineral acquisition process and no fees will come out of the offer value.

  • Yes, you will have to pay capital gain taxes on the payment that you receive. Speak with your accountant or lawyer about your specific tax implications.

Have more questions?

Get in touch with the team at
West Bend Energy.

1320 S. University Drive
Suite 701
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Office: 817-708-3679
info@westbendenergy.com