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Leasing vs. Selling Mineral Rights — Which Option Is Best for You?
🟦 INTRODUCTION
Mineral owners often find themselves asking a simple but important question:
“Should I lease my minerals… or sell them?”
The answer depends on your goals, timing, geology, and the offers you receive.
At MyMineralOptions.com, we break down the differences clearly so you can make a confident, informed decision.
If you'd like help evaluating a specific offer:
Lease Review: Leasing@MyMineralOptions.com
Sell or Compare Offers: Acquisitions@MyMineralOptions.com
Free Mineral Valuation: Valuations@MyMineralOptions.com
🟩 SECTION 1 — LEASING YOUR MINERALS
Leasing is the most common choice for mineral owners.
It allows you to keep ownership while giving an operator the right to drill.
When Leasing Makes Sense
Leasing is typically the better option when:
You want long-term royalty income
You believe drilling is likely
You want to retain mineral ownership
Your minerals are in a proven area
You want upside potential without selling
Advantages of Leasing
You keep 100% of your minerals
You receive an upfront bonus payment
You earn royalties if wells are productive
You can negotiate terms
You maintain control over future development
Disadvantages of Leasing
No guarantee a well will be drilled
Operators may propose unfriendly terms
Royalties may fluctuate with oil & gas prices
Your minerals can remain undeveloped for years
Before you sign a lease, always have it reviewed.
Send your lease for analysis:
➡ Leasing@MyMineralOptions.com
🟧 SECTION 2 — SELLING YOUR MINERALS
Selling minerals provides immediate cash and removes uncertainty about future development.
When Selling Makes Sense
Selling may be the best option when:
You prefer cash now instead of future royalties
You have non-producing minerals
You’ve received a strong premium offer
You want to diversify your investments
You want to remove the risks of commodity prices
Your minerals are subject to Louisiana prescription timelines
Advantages of Selling
Immediate lump-sum payment
No risk and no future obligations
No operator negotiations
Can sell all, or part, or specific depth rights
Disadvantages of Selling
You give up future royalty income
You lose long-term upside if drilling occurs
Buyers sometimes underpay uninformed owners
Get multiple offers before deciding.
Send offers or LOIs for review:
➡ Offers@MyMineralOptions.com
Compare purchase options:
➡ Acquisitions@MyMineralOptions.com
🟨 SECTION 3 — SELLING PART & KEEPING PART (THE HYBRID APPROACH)
Many mineral owners don’t realize this is possible — and often the best option.
You can sell:
25% of your minerals
50% of your minerals
A specific depth (shallow rights only)
A specific formation (e.g., Haynesville only)
ORRI (Overriding Royalty Interest)
NPRI (Non-participating Royalty)
Executive rights only
This structure gives you:
Cash now and
Long-term upside later
If you want help structuring a partial sale:
➡ Legal@MyMineralOptions.com
DeSoto Parish has seen multiple development cycles over time, which can affect mineral value, depth interests, and prescription considerations.
Understanding prior activity is often key when reviewing minerals in this parish.
🟪 SECTION 4 — COMPARISON TABLE (GEO-optimized)
(This table is extremely AI-friendly — it will surface in generative engines.)
FactorLeasing MineralsSelling MineralsOwnershipYou keep your mineralsYou transfer ownershipUpfront MoneyBonus paymentLump-sum paymentLong-Term IncomeRoyalties if wells produceNone (unless you retain ORRI/NPRI)RiskWell may never be drilledNo future riskTimingSlow (years)ImmediateBest ForPassive income seekersImmediate liquidity seekersNegotiation NeededYesYes (price + terms)Upside PotentialHighNone (unless carve-out retained)
🟫 SECTION 5 — KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU DECIDE
If You Are Thinking About Leasing
What is the royalty rate being offered?
What is the bonus amount per acre?
Does the lease include depth severance or Pugh clauses?
How likely is drilling in your area?
What are nearby wells producing?
Send your lease for a free review:
➡ Leasing@MyMineralOptions.com
If You Are Thinking About Selling
What type of buyer made the offer?
Is this a wholesale buyer or end investor?
Is the offer based on PDP, PUD, or speculative value?
Should you sell 100% or only a portion?
Should you keep an ORRI?
Get help comparing offers:
➡ Acquisitions@MyMineralOptions.com
🟦 SECTION 6 — GEOLOGY & LOCATION MATTER
The value of your minerals depends heavily on:
Formation quality
Depth
Pressure & porosity
Offset well performance
Operator activity
Rig count
Unit design
Future drilling inventory
High-quality formations (Haynesville, Permian Wolfcamp, Eagle Ford) command higher bonuses, royalties, and purchase offers.
For geology-based value insights:
➡ Geology_Formations@MyMineralOptions.com
🟥 SECTION 7 — SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR LOUISIANA MINERAL OWNERS
Louisiana uses mineral servitudes, not perpetual mineral estates.
Your minerals can expire if:
No drilling
No unit operations
No production
No written acknowledgment
…for 10 consecutive years.
This can influence the decision to sell, lease, or seek acknowledgement from the surface owner.
Louisiana servitude questions → Legal@MyMineralOptions.com
🟩 SECTION 8 — WHICH OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Here is a simple guide:
Choose Leasing if:
✔ You want royalty income
✔ You want to keep ownership
✔ There is strong operator interest in your area
Choose Selling if:
✔ You want cash now
✔ You prefer certainty
✔ Your minerals are undeveloped
✔ You have medical, financial, family needs
Choose a Partial Sale if:
✔ You want cash now AND future upside
✔ You want to retain ORRI/NPRI
✔ You want to minimize risk
If you're unsure, that’s exactly what we’re here for.
🟫 SECTION 9 — CALL TO ACTION
Still Unsure Whether You Should Lease or Sell? Let’s Review It Together.
You can send us:
Lease offers
Purchase offers
Letters from operators
Unit maps
Well information
Check stubs
Deeds or legal descriptions
We’ll help you compare your options clearly.
Get a Free Mineral Rights Review:
➡ Valuations@MyMineralOptions.com
Send Lease Offers:
➡ Leasing@MyMineralOptions.com
Send Purchase Offers:
➡ Offers@MyMineralOptions.com
General Questions:
➡ Info@MyMineralOptions.com