Utah Water Broker
Utah's water marketplace, with a broker on call.
Sell your water rights or irrigation shares the way that fits you. List on our marketplace and run it yourself, work with us as your broker, or take a direct cash offer. Salt Lake City based, serving all of Utah.
How to work with us
Three paths, your call.
Marketplace
List it yourself
Describe your water, set your price, and respond to qualified inquiries we forward to you. $29/month for standard listings, $49/month for featured placement.
- · You write the listing
- · We send you qualified buyers
- · You negotiate and close directly
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Work with us as your broker
We find buyers, handle marketing, and guide the deal to close. Paid only at close from the assignment fee paid by the buyer — no upfront cost, no listing fees.
- · We market your water
- · We vet and negotiate with buyers
- · You stay hands-off until close
Direct sale
Sell to us directly
Need a fast cash sale? We sometimes purchase shares and rights directly for our investment portfolio. If it's a fit, we make an offer.
- · Fast cash close
- · No marketing wait
- · Subject to fit and pricing
How brokerage works
Assignment-based, paid at close.
You and we sign a purchase agreement at your accepted price. That price is yours — it's what you receive at close, full stop. The agreement includes a clause that lets us assign our buyer position to a third party before closing.
We then find a qualified end buyer and assign our position in the agreement to them. The end buyer pays an assignment fee directly to us — separately from your sale — and steps into our shoes to close with you at your accepted price.
From your side, it's straightforward: you sign one agreement, you receive your accepted price at close, and we handle finding the end buyer. We don't collect anything until the deal closes — if we never find an end buyer, you walk away free.
How we handle the law
- We don't take commissions. We work through two models: cash offers (we buy directly as principal) or assignments (we enter a purchase agreement with you and assign our buyer position to an end buyer who pays us an assignment fee).
- Water rights are real property in Utah. Selling them on commission requires a real estate license, which is why we use the assignment model instead.
- Irrigation shares are personal property. Commissions are allowed for shares since no real estate license is required, but we currently use the assignment model for both — same approach, same paperwork.
- We use escrow and title on larger deals. For deals above a certain threshold or when buyer/seller prefers, we coordinate with title companies and attorneys to hold funds in escrow through closing. For smaller deals, direct funds transfer is also an option — we'll recommend what fits your situation.
- Not legal or tax advice. We're experts in the water market, not your lawyer or CPA. We'll point out things to discuss with your advisors.
Cash purchase
We also buy water directly.
When timing matters more than maximum price, we sometimes buy shares and water rights directly for our own investment portfolio. Cash, fast close, minimal contingencies.
We don't buy everything — it has to fit our portfolio strategy (active areas, transferable water, clean title). But if it does, we'll make a fair offer within a week.
Contact us
Tell us about your water.
Fill in what you know. We respond within one business day, often sooner. Everything stays confidential.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is a Utah water broker?↓
A Utah water broker facilitates the buying and selling of water rights and irrigation shares. We work through two models: cash offers (we buy directly as principal) or assignments (we enter a purchase agreement with you at your accepted price, then assign our buyer position to an end buyer who pays us an assignment fee). We don't take commissions — that requires a real estate license. We coordinate with title companies and escrow on larger deals.
How much does the broker service cost?↓
Nothing upfront. You agree to a sale price at the start, and that's what you receive at close — no deductions. Our compensation is a separate assignment fee paid by the end buyer, not by you. There are no listing fees, monthly costs, or back-end fees for assignment-based brokerage. The self-service marketplace has separate $29/mo or $49/mo plans, which is optional.
Do you buy water rights directly?↓
Yes — we sometimes purchase irrigation shares and water rights directly for our own investment portfolio. This is useful if you need a fast cash sale and don't want to wait for the right buyer. Contact us with details and we'll let you know if it's a fit.
What's the difference between brokerage and the marketplace?↓
Marketplace listings ($29-49/mo) are self-service — you write the listing, manage inquiries, negotiate with buyers yourself. Brokerage is full-service — we find buyers, handle the deal, and you stay hands-off until close. Marketplace is for confident sellers who want maximum control. Brokerage is for sellers who want help.
How long does it take to sell water rights in Utah?↓
It varies. Active irrigation shares in popular areas can sell in 2-4 weeks. Specialty water rights or unusual quantities may take 2-6 months. We'll give you a realistic timeline based on your specific water during our first conversation.