Buying raw land isn't like buying a house — the risks are different, and they're easy to miss. Wayne Turner walks through the 10 things he checks, in the exact order he checks them, before he'll put an offer on a piece of land.

Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you're not skipping these critical steps. From surveys and septic certificates to mineral rights and warranties, here's what nearly 30 years in real estate has taught Wayne about protecting yourself as a buyer.