SELL MINERAL RIGHTS
IN EASTERN OHIO'S UTICA SHALE
Turn uncertain future royalties into value you can use today.
Sell all or a portion of your mineral rights with Ohio's most established mineral buyer, Gateway Royalty.
To learn more, call (330) 205-5038 or fill out this form to request more information.
Why Sell Mineral Rights?
Selling your mineral rights turns an uncertain, long-term asset into immediate cash, without waiting on drilling schedules, commodity prices, or dealing with unexpected deductions.
For many Ohio landowners, it’s a way to take control of value that might otherwise take years to realize.
The cash from a sale can help pay off debt, fund retirement or education, or be reinvested elsewhere.
Selling your mineral rights can also help you diversify away from a single, volatile asset, reduce the risk of shut-ins or dry holes, and simplify future estate planning by dividing assets cleanly among heirs.
And for some, selling is simply about peace of mind. By converting part or all of your minerals into cash, you remove uncertainty and gain flexibility—whether that means securing your family’s future, re-investing in more stable assets, or ensuring your estate is easier to manage for the next generation.
How to Sell Mineral Rights?
Selling mineral rights to Gateway Royalty is straightforward and transparent. Our process is built to move quickly while keeping you informed at every step.
- Share your documents — Provide your lease, royalty statements (if any), and parcel information.
- We evaluate — Our team reviews wells, offsets, spacing, and decline trends using our proprietary database.
- You receive an offer — Clear terms, with the option to sell all or part of your interest.
- We confirm title — Our in-house title department verifies ownership to ensure a smooth closing
- You close and get paid. Documents are signed, recorded, and funds are delivered promptly.
Gateway Royalty is the largest and most established mineral buyer focused exclusively on the Utica Shale. For more than 15 years, we’ve worked with Ohio landowners across the region, investing over $340 million in local mineral and royalty interests.
Our in-house title team and proprietary data allow us to evaluate each property quickly and accurately—so you get a clear, fair offer without delays or guesswork. Backed by strong capital and years of experience, we close fast and have completed hundreds of successful transactions with families and landowners across Eastern Ohio.
When Is the Right Time to Sell?
The right time to sell is when it helps you meet your goals. Many landowners choose to sell when facing life events like tuition payments, retirement, or estate planning. Others sell in response to uncertainty—older units, shut-ins, or delayed drilling activity that make future royalties less predictable.
If there’s strong buyer interest in your area, it can also be an opportunity to capture value while demand is high. Some owners sell a portion now and keep the rest for potential upside, balancing peace of mind with long-term potential.
Who Can Sell Mineral Rights?
Mineral rights can be sold by individuals or couples, heirs and estates, LLCs, trusts, co-owners, and even override (ORRI) owners—anyone with a legal ownership interest. Executors, attorneys, and other representatives can also sell on behalf of an estate or entity with proper documentation.
Gateway Royalty routinely handles special situations such as mortgages or liens, life estates, and held-by-production (HBP) properties. Our in-house title team has the experience to keep even complex transactions moving smoothly from start to finish.
Where Should You Sell Your Mineral Rights?
You can sell your mineral rights through brokers, online marketplaces, or directly to a buyer like Gateway Royalty. Each path has trade-offs.
Selling directly to Gateway means working with a local team backed by firm capital and years of Utica experience. We move quickly, close cleanly, and there’s no middleman taking a cut. Brokers and assignment shops can add layers of cost or uncertainty, while online marketplaces and auctions offer wide exposure but often come with mixed results and extra fees.