Closing on Northeast Texas Acreage From Out of Town

A Lamar County and surrounding counties guide from The Shannon Miles Group

Acreage dreams do not always show up right down the road. Many buyers shopping for land and homes in Lamar County and nearby areas like Fannin, Grayson, Red River, Hunt, and Hopkins are coming from Dallas-Fort Worth, other parts of Texas, or even out of state.

The good news is that you can often buy and close from a distance. The key is understanding what “remote closing” can mean in Texas and setting it up early with your lender and title company.

Are Remote Closings Allowed in Texas?

Yes. Texas law allows remote online notarization for eligible documents, and Texas also recognizes electronic signatures for many transactions when the parties agree to conduct business electronically.

One important note: not every real estate file can be fully digital. Whether your closing is completely online or partially online depends on your lender, the title company, and the specific documents in your transaction.

What “Remote Closing” Usually Looks Like

In Northeast Texas, remote closings usually fall into one of these three options:

1) Fully online closing (RON)
This is the most digital option. You sign electronically, and the notary completes notarization through a secure online video session. Identity verification is part of the process.

2) Hybrid closing
Some documents are signed electronically, and some require ink signatures. You can still close from out of town, but you may need to sign part of the package in person with a notary where you live and return it to the title company.

3) Remote ink signing (mail-away)
If the file is not eligible for a fully online closing, the title company can often arrange a remote signing where you sign in ink with a notary local to you, then send the documents back by overnight delivery.

How the Remote Closing Process Works

While every transaction has its own details, the flow typically looks like this:

1. We confirm your closing method with the title company and lender (online, hybrid, or remote ink signing).

2. You receive documents through the title company’s approved process.

3. You sign electronically or in ink depending on what your file requires.

4. Notarization happens either online through a secure video session or locally with a notary.

5. Funds are delivered based on the title company’s instructions.

6. The transaction funds and records, and you receive the keys (or the gate code).

What to Have Ready for a Smooth Remote Closing

Here is the simple checklist we give our out-of-town buyers:

• A current government-issued photo ID

• Reliable internet and a device with a camera and microphone (if you are doing online notarization)

• Access to secure email and the title company’s document portal

• A banking plan ready for any required closing funds (wire or cashier’s check, based on title instructions)

Quick Note About Wiring Money

Any time money is being moved for a real estate closing, it is smart to slow down and verify instructions directly with the title company using a trusted phone number. If something feels rushed or different than expected, we verify before anything is sent.

That is not paranoia. That is good stewardship.

Why This Matters for Northeast Texas Acreage Buyers

Acreage transactions often include extra moving parts, like surveys, access points, fencing, outbuildings, and land features that do not exist in a typical neighborhood purchase. Remote closing options can help you keep the deal moving without extra travel, while we coordinate details on the ground.

How The Shannon Miles Group Helps

If you are buying from out of town, our job is to make the process feel clear and steady from start to finish.

We help you:

• Confirm which remote closing options are available for your specific lender and title company

• Stay ahead of timelines so you are not scrambling at the finish line

• Navigate acreage-specific details that can impact closing

• Keep communication tight so you always know what is next

If you are ready to buy acreage in Lamar County or anywhere in our Northeast Texas footprint, reach out. We will help you buy with confidence, even from miles away.