What owners usually receive

Severed minerals and Dormant Mineral Act history mean the person who got the letter may not be the person who can convey. That is a title problem, not a price problem. If the offer is a mineral deed on a producing Utica unit, compare their NMA to your royalty statements before any notary appointment.

Counties that show up often in the mail

• Belmont, Monroe, Jefferson
• Harrison, Carroll, Columbiana
• Guernsey, Noble

A county on this list does not mean your offer is high or low. It means buyers are already working the recorder’s index. Follow how to respond, check deed vs lease, and send the packet for a consult if you want help negotiating.