How Do I Buy or Sell a Historic Property?

Advertise Your Building with Us -- or Peruse Our Listings

The Trust's award-winning bi-monthly magazine, Preservation, advertises historic buildings for sale.  Look in the Historic Properties section toward the back of the magazine.  Additionally, the Trust's website advertises distressed properties that are for sale.  An ad in this section is $50.00 for three months, and the property must meet certain criteria.

Find a Real Estate Agent with Expertise in Historic Buildings and Training for Real Estate Agents

The National Trust partners with ERA Franchise Systems, Inc. to offer the Historic Real Estate Training Program. This program provides additional training for real estate professionals who specialize in the historic properties market.  For more information, or to locate a realtor in your area, visit http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/training/other-training/real-estate.html.

Find a Local Contact

Your State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and Statewide and Local Preservation Organizations may be able to offer additional suggestions for buying and selling historic buildings for sale in your state.