Find More Income Power
In Your Tower
Find More Income Power In Your Tower
How Nexus Towers maximizes your cell tower lease buyout
Our cell tower lease buyout advisors coordinate every step — from valuation through closing. When you work with Nexus Towers, you never face a buyer alone.
Discovery
- Review current lease terms, rent roll, and history
- Analyze easement rights, encumbrances, and title
- Establish an independent baseline valuation
Bidding & pricing
- Source multiple qualified buyers
- Run a competitive bid process
- Compare all offers side by side
Advisory & consulting
- Full deal consultation with the property owner
- Review Letter of Intent and contract terms
- Coordinate with telecom attorneys and tax advisors
Closing
- Manage buyer–seller coordination
- Facilitate SNDA and lender consent
- Support a smooth transfer and payment
Trusted by thousands of property owners nationwide.
WE ALWAYS GET GREAT RECEPTION.
What is a cell tower lease buyout?
A buyout gives property owners a lump-sum payment in exchange for future tower lease income. Knowing whether it's the right decision — and getting the highest possible payout — is where most owners need guidance.
Unlike most companies, we work on behalf of property owners exclusively — never carriers, tower companies, or lease buyers. We bring multiple buyers to the table so you receive the most competitive offer possible.
We represent property owners only. We work with multiple buyers on your behalf to secure the most competitive offer possible.
Our Services
Due diligence
on wireless lease assets
Offer evaluation
Strategy and analysis
Deal advisory
Structure and easements
Attorney referrals
Telecom expertise
Closing support
SNDA and LTV assistance
"I had no idea my lease was worth that much. Nexus found buyers I never knew existed and handled everything."
James Roen
Commercial property owner · Dallas, TX
Understanding cell tower lease buyout offers
Before agreeing to any cell tower lease buyout, make sure you understand what you are signing.
What the deal looks like
Lump-Sum Cash Payments
A lump-sum buyout is the sale of your cell tower lease. The transaction involves you assigning the rights of your cell tower lease to your investor, who provides the payment. Getting the most favorable terms for you is crucial if you want to achieve the highest returns and make the entire effort worth your while.
Time Constraints
A typical closing can take between 30 and 90 days. Depending on each situation, Nexus Towers can ensure that your deadlines are met so you won't have to worry about the process dragging on and preventing you from getting the payment you're seeking or meeting a simultaneous closing or refinance deadline.
Who else has to sign off & the tax hit
Lenders Consent (SNDA)
Assuming the property has a loan in place, the current lienholder will need to sign a “Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreement” prior to closing. If this isn’t an option, alternative solutions can be discussed. Our experts have all the necessary knowledge to make this aspect of your buyout as smooth and painless for you as it can be.
Capital Gain Tax Treatments
The proceeds from cell tower lease buyout are typically considered capital gains and qualify for a 1031 Exchange. In the past, our clients’ tax professionals have structured the transaction in other creative ways for tax purposes. We advise you to consult with your tax professional before any transaction, as we are not tax professionals.
What owners most often don't realize they're giving up
Easement vs. Fee Transfer
Most buyouts don't actually "sell the lease." They convey a long-term easement — or in some cases a fee-simple strip of land — giving the buyer rights that can last 50+ years. Understanding exactly what you're conveying matters, because it affects how you can use the rest of your property for decades to come.
Future Lease Income Forgone
A buyout multiple (often 10–15× annual rent) can look great in isolation. Factor in decades of escalated rent, renewal opportunities, and inflation-adjusted cash flow, and the present-value math often tells a different story. A real side-by-side comparison is essential before signing.
Why property owners choose Nexus Towers for their cell tower lease buyout
We are cell tower lease advisors, not buyers. Our only job is to get you the best possible outcome — and we do not earn anything unless you do.
A vast network of qualified buyers
There are no unanswered questions before or after signing
SNDA and Lender consent
Expertise in coordinating simultaneous closings
Facilitate 1031 exchanges
Who Benefits from Lease Buyouts
We represent property owners only—never carriers, tower companies, or lease buyers.
Commercial Properties
We provide access to critical funding that can be used for tenant improvements, broker commissions to fill vacancies, capital improvements, paying down mortgages, or compensating for high vacancy rates
Residential Properties
We help residential property owners maximize returns by paying down loans, funding capital improvements, making acquisitions through like-kind exchanges, or securing long-term income to reinvest in more stable assets
Government & Municipalities
We help government entities unlock funding tied to telecom assets, supporting fiscal responsibility and long-term planning for their constituents
Landowners
We help landowners with existing or proposed ground tower and wireless leases secure fair terms from tower companies through expert guidance and market insight
Schools
We provide immediate lump-sum funding that schools can use for technology upgrades, facility improvements, scholarships, or other mission-driven needs
Religious Organization
We help religious institutions access capital to fund expansion, enhance outreach, or support long-term sustainability without taking on debt
