# Mineral Rights Purchase & Sale Agreement | Buckhead
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> What a mineral rights purchase and sale agreement (PSA) is, its key terms — price, effective date, title warranties, closing — and how it protects the seller.

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## Answer
A purchase and sale agreement (PSA) is the contract that governs the sale of mineral or royalty rights — it fixes the price, the effective date, exactly what interest is being sold, the title representations, and how closing works, while ownership itself transfers by a separate recorded mineral deed at closing. Frequently asked questions What is a purchase and sale agreement for mineral rights? It is the contract that governs the sale — setting the price, effective date, the interest being sold, title representations, and closing terms. Ownership still transfers by a separate recorded mineral deed at closing; the PSA is the agreement that leads to it. What is the difference between a PSA and a mineral deed? The PSA is the contract that commits both parties to the terms of the sale; the mineral deed is the recorded instrument that actually conveys title. The PSA comes first and governs the deal; the deed is signed at closing to complete it. What is the effective date in a mineral rights PSA? The effective date is when production revenue begins belonging to the buyer — often earlier than the closing date. Royalty produced after the effective date generally goes to the buyer, and the PSA's proration clause reconciles any checks received in between. Do I need a lawyer to review a mineral rights purchase and sale agreement? It is strongly recommended. A qualified oil-and-gas attorney can confirm the interest description, warranties, dates, and closing terms match what you intend. A reputable buyer's PSA is straightforward and there is no obligation to sign. Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral and royalty interests? Yes — Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer of mineral, royalty, NPRI, and ORRI interests across the United States, producing or non-producing. Buckhead Energy makes a free written offer, pays the title and closing costs, and charges no broker commission.

## Page Outline
- The Mineral Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement
  - What the PSA does — and what the deed does
  - Key terms in a mineral PSA
  - Effective date vs. closing date
  - How the PSA protects the seller
  - The PSA in the Buckhead process
  - Related reading
  - Frequently asked questions
  - Ready to Sell Your Mineral Rights?

## Related Pages
- [How to sell mineral rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/how-to-sell-mineral-rights)
- [Mineral deed explained](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mineral-deed)
- [Mineral rights documents explained](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mineral-rights-documents-explained)
- [Lease offer vs. purchase offer](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/lease-offer-vs-purchase-offer)
- [How we value mineral rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/how-we-value)
- [Get a free written offer](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell)

## About Buckhead Energy
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