Before You Accept Any Buyout Offer

Cell Tower Lease Buyout Analysis

Buyout offers from companies like Landmark Dividend and TowerPoint are calculated to maximize their return β€” not yours. Before you accept any lump-sum offer, get an independent valuation. Most initial offers represent 30–50% of a lease's true present value.

Initial buyout offers average 30–50% below true lease value
We have helped clients recover $88K–$220K+ above initial offers
Independent valuation β€” we never work for buyout companies

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What We Do

Why Almost Every First Buyout Offer Is Undervalued

Companies like Landmark Dividend, TowerPoint, and Atlas Tower purchase thousands of leases per year using sophisticated financial analysis. Their offers are carefully constructed to be just attractive enough that a percentage of property owners will accept without seeking independent advice.

The gap between a first offer and true value is almost always significant. Buyout companies apply discount rates that favor their investment return. An independent valuation using current market cap rates β€” which reflect what these assets actually trade for β€” consistently produces meaningfully higher present values.

We don't tell every client to reject a buyout. Sometimes selling genuinely makes financial sense. What we do is give you an honest, independent analysis so your decision is based on facts rather than the buyout company's framing.

Independent Valuation

We calculate your lease's present value using market-rate cap rates and DCF analysis β€” not the discount rate the buyout company chose to favor their return.

Honest Sell/Keep Assessment

We give you a clear recommendation on whether selling makes financial sense β€” including scenarios where we do recommend accepting the offer.

Counteroffer Negotiation

If we determine the offer is below value, we negotiate a higher number using our independent valuation as the documented basis.

Tax Implications Overview

We discuss general tax considerations of a buyout vs. continued lease income and can refer you to specialized tax advisors.

How It Works

Simple, Risk-Free Process

No upfront fees. You only pay if we improve your outcome.

1

Review the Offer

Share the buyout offer with us. We review the amount, remaining lease term, current rent, escalation schedule, and the company making the offer.

2

Independent Valuation

We calculate your lease's present value using a DCF model with current market cap rates β€” producing an objective benchmark for comparison.

3

Sell / Keep Recommendation

We give you a clear analysis: whether the offer is fair, what the realistic negotiated range is, and our honest recommendation on whether to proceed.

4

Negotiate If Warranted

If we recommend pushing back, we draft a counteroffer with our valuation methodology documented and handle all negotiations.

Real Outcomes

Client Results

Recent outcomes from this service.

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+ $220K
BUYOUT IMPROVED: $380K β†’ $600K

"We almost took Landmark's first offer. CellTowerLeases.com showed us the lease was worth $600,000 and negotiated us there. Life-changing."

β€” Maria & Tom L. Β· Phoenix, AZ

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+ $145K
BUYOUT IMPROVED β€” DENVER, CO

"TowerPoint sent me an offer. The team explained the math, showed me what my lease was worth, and negotiated $145,000 more."

β€” Sandra B. Β· Denver, CO

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+ $88K
BUYOUT IMPROVED β€” PORTLAND, OR

"I was ready to take the Landmark offer. After my free call I decided to have them negotiate. The final number was $88,000 higher."

β€” Patricia H. Β· Portland, OR

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FAQ

Common Questions

These companies are acquiring the right to your future lease income β€” not the land or building itself. In exchange for a lump sum, you give up the right to receive monthly rent for the remaining lease term. You retain ownership of the underlying property; you've just sold the income rights attached to it.
You can't know without an independent valuation. The buyout company's offer uses their methodology β€” designed to produce an acceptable-sounding number while maximizing their return. An independent valuation using current market cap rates tells you what the lease is actually worth. That's what we provide.
Expressing interest is not binding. Until you've signed a purchase agreement, you are under no obligation. Many clients come to us after saying 'this sounds interesting' β€” we've successfully renegotiated from that starting point many times.
Yes β€” and we'll tell you honestly. Accepting can make sense if your remaining term is short, rent is below market, or you have pressing capital needs. We don't benefit from pushing anyone to reject a fair offer.
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Get an Independent Valuation Before You Decide

The review is free. The difference between a first offer and what we've negotiated for clients ranges from $88,000 to $220,000+.

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