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Oct 30, 20235 min read
What is Forced Pooling?
Has a Landman Contacted You? Has a landman contacted you and is now threatening to force pool your minerals if you don’t sign his lease?...

Sep 7, 20232 min read
Mineral Rights Inheritance & Step-Up In Basis
What is a Step-Up In Basis for Inherited Mineral Rights? A Step-Up In Basis refers to the readjustment of the value of an asset to...


Sep 1, 20233 min read
Negotiation Tips for Mineral Owners
Key Takeaways: Avoid prioritizing deadlines, as they are often pressure tactics that can lead to low sales prices. Maintain clear...

Jul 21, 20232 min read
What are my Mineral Rights Worth?
Mineral owners often rely on nearby sales prices, or buyer offers, as a measure of their mineral rights value. This puts mineral owners...


May 28, 20232 min read
Overriding Royalty Interest Explained
To clear up some confusion, let’s first discuss the difference between a royalty interest and an overriding royalty interest. Royalty...

May 12, 20234 min read
Carbon Credits vs. Tax Credits: Financial Incentives for Renewable Energy
Key Takeaways: Carbon Credits vs. Tax Credits : Carbon credits are tradable permits allowing the emission of a specific amount of...


May 8, 20233 min read
Unsolicited Offers for Oil and Gas Mineral Rights
Did you get a letter in the mail offering to buy your minerals? It happens all the time…unsolicited offer letters somehow make their way...

Mar 8, 20233 min read
Finding Legitimate Mineral Rights Buyers in 2023
Mineral Rights Buyers in 2023 Many mineral owners receive plenty of solicitations when it comes to those wanting to buy their minerals -...


Feb 10, 20234 min read
Oil & Gas Division Orders
Mineral owners across the country receive Division Orders in the mail from oil and gas companies regularly, but many are unaware of what...


Feb 8, 20234 min read
Oil and Gas Royalty Payments
Navigating the complexities of oil and gas royalty payments can be daunting for landowners and stakeholders involved in the mineral...

Feb 8, 20236 min read
Mineral Value or Mineral Offers
I received an offer for my mineral interest. What should I do? It is very common for mineral buyers and flippers to mass mail mineral...

Oct 28, 20225 min read
FAQs for Mineral Rights & Royalties
The world of mineral rights and royalties can be both intriguing and complex, offering landowners unique opportunities to profit from...

Nov 17, 20213 min read
Do You Own the Oil and Gas Minerals Under Your Land?
Key Takeaways: Mineral rights can be owned separately from surface rights, creating distinct surface and mineral estates. A property's...

Jun 16, 20213 min read
How LandGate Calculates Your Mineral Rights Value
Key Takeaways: Public Data Utilization : LandGate uses public and easily accessible information such as net mineral interest, lease...

Jan 26, 20214 min read
Selling Minerals and Retaining Surface Rights
In 2019, many LandGate clients wanted to lease their oil and gas mineral rights. In 2020, perhaps due to financial hardships across the...
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