We’re not brokers or middlemen — we’re buyers who value relationships built on honesty and respect. Whether you’re ready to sell or simply exploring your options, Windswept Royalties is here to guide you with clarity, integrity, and expertise.
Oil & gas mineral and royalty interests are inherently illiquid assets and management of these interests can be complex and time-consuming, even for large-scale owners. For individuals or estates needing immediate liquidity to settle outstanding debts, taxes, or other obligations, selling mineral and royalty interests can bring in a lump-sum cash payment.
The revenue derived from oil and gas mineral and royalty interests is dependent on the sale price and volume of the oil and gas produced. Selling a mineral or royalty interest upfront can eliminate the inherent risk of declining oil and gas volumes, market volatility, and commodity price risk.
Favorable commodity price environments can result in premium valuations and higher purchase offers for royalty and mineral interests.
Revenue generated from oil and gas production is subject to local, state, and federal taxation. An outright sale of your mineral or royalty interest is usually only subject to capital gains taxes.
Oil and gas minerals and royalties are classified as real property and therefore may be eligible for tax deferred 1031 exchanges. It is best to consult with your tax advisor concerning these exchanges and compliance.
Mineral and royalty interests are classified as real property interests and must be valued and reported to the IRS for estate tax purposes and are subject to probate proceedings. Instead of detailed reports that must be prepared by the estate, and costly probate filings, the executor of the estate can sell the interest to alleviate the complications of paperwork and reporting burdens, reduce tax obligations, and minimize the accounting requirements.
We evaluate both producing and non-producing oil and gas royalties, overriding royalties, and mineral interests. Valuing these interests is a complex process that combines engineering analysis, geological assessment, and economic modeling.
After completing our analysis, we will present a purchase offer. If accepted, we will complete a title search to confirm the title is clear, free of liens or encumbrances, and that all taxes are current. We will then prepare the necessary deed or assignment, along with any necessary title curative instruments, and forward them together with payment for the interest. There is no obligation to sell at any time.
There are many variables that affect the value of a mineral or royalty interest. We use a valuation process to determine what an interest is worth that includes but is not limited to:
