
How to Sell Mineral Rights in New Mexico in 2025
Do you own mineral rights in New Mexico—particularly in Lea or Eddy County—and want to sell?
You’re not alone. These two counties are among the most active oil-producing regions in the country, which means your interests could be worth a lot.
But here’s the catch:
You’ll only capture full value if you know how to sell the right way.
Without a smart strategy, you risk leaving thousands—or even hundreds of thousands—on the table.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Should you call a buyer? Search Google? Accept the offer you just received?
No.
The smart move is putting your minerals in front of serious, qualified buyers through a company that specializes in mineral and royalty sales. That’s how you get competitive offers—and expert guidance every step of the way.

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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.
Why Selling on Your Own Can Cost You
Too many mineral owners in New Mexico—especially in Lea and Eddy Counties—try to sell on their own, only to find the process more frustrating and significantly less profitable than expected.
Here’s what typically goes wrong:
1. You Will Waste Valuable Time
Searching online and reaching out to buyers one by one is time-consuming and inefficient. You’ll spend hours contacting companies, waiting for responses, and collecting scattered offers only to realize you’ve barely scratched the surface of the buyer pool.
Weeks pass, and you still won’t know if any of those offers reflect true market value.
2. You Will Leave Money on the Table
When buyers know they’re the only ones making an offer, they do not offer their best price. Their goal is to pay as little as possible—often to flip your interest for a profit. Without competitive pressure, you will receive below market value offers.
This approach guarantees you’ll walk away with less than your mineral rights are worth.
3. You Will Likely Struggle with the Paperwork
Oil and gas contracts are complex. Lease terms, royalty language, and conveyance details are filled with industry-specific terms that most mineral owners don’t fully understand. Misreading just one clause can cost you thousands—or even hundreds of thousands.
How to Maximize Your Value with Expert Help
Now that you’ve seen the downside of going it alone, let’s look at the better path forward.
Work With a Trusted Expert
At US Mineral Exchange, we exist to make the sales process smooth, efficient, and profitable. Since 2012, we’ve helped thousands of owners successfully sell mineral and royalty rights—for significantly more than offers they received on their own.
Reach Thousands of Qualified Buyers
We’ve spent over a decade building relationships with serious, pre-vetted buyers. Many of these companies come to us specifically looking for properties in Lea and Eddy Counties. When you list with us, we put your property in front of a national network of buyers competing for exactly what you own.
We Handle Everything for You
From researching your interest to preparing a professional listing, we make the process simple. Our team handles the documentation, markets your minerals, and guides you through each step—from first offer to final closing.
Why Competition is the Key to Getting the Best Price
Even in a strong market like New Mexico, getting the highest value comes down to one thing: competition.
When multiple buyers see your listing, they’re forced to compete. As bids increase, you’re able to choose the best price and terms. That’s how true market value is discovered.
Without competition, you’ll never know what your property is really worth. But with US Mineral Exchange, most owners receive multiple offers—often within a couple of days to less than a couple of weeks.
Benefits of Selling with US Mineral Exchange
When you list with us, you gain access to:
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✅ No Cost, No Obligation
There is not cost to list. You’re never required to accept an offer. -
✅ We Beat Existing Offers
Already have an offer? Great. Let us beat it—by a wide margin. -
✅ Trusted, Verified Buyers
We only work with reputable, pre-screened companies. -
✅ Fast Results
Skip the slow back-and-forth. Get in front of serious buyers within days. -
✅ Stress-Free Process
We take care of everything so you can focus on your goals. -
✅ Expert Support
Our team is here to help you understand every document and make confident decisions. -
✅ Secure Transactions
We use a protected escrow process—your deed is only released once your wire payment is confirmed.
Selling in Lea and Eddy Counties: A Unique Opportunity
Lea and Eddy Counties aren’t just active—they’re highly sought after. These two counties consistently rank among the most productive oil and gas regions in the nation. That means strong buyer interest and strong pricing potential—if marketed correctly.
Even if you’ve received what you believe is a decent offer already, listing with US Mineral Exchange gives you peace of mind that you’re truly getting the highest value possible.
Get Started Today—Risk-Free
If you’re ready to sell mineral rights in New Mexico—especially in Lea or Eddy County—we’re ready to help.
We’ll walk you through every step, explain each offer, and make sure you walk away with the strongest deal possible. It’s free to get started. There’s no pressure, no obligation, and no cost—the buyers pays our commission at closing.
We have been doing this for clients just like you since 2012 and have the actual client reviews to prove it!
Contact US Mineral Exchange
Fill out the form below for a free consultation.
Our team will review your interests, answer your questions, and help you move forward with confidence.
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Common Questions
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.

FREE GUIDE
Download our free mineral rights guide now! Learn more about your mineral rights.