Katherine, I am a landman currently assigned this section. I sent you a friend request. The forum will not allow me to “talk shop” unless it is via private messaging. Let’s chat.
I’m trying to understand the offer a little better. Are they offering $5,000 total dollars for 4 net acres? If so, that’s even worse. $5,000 per acre is an insulting offer, but if it’s actually $1,250 per acre ($5,000 for 4 NMA) it would almost be criminal in my opinion.
I recommend getting ahold of Harrison and Mecklenburg, Inc. They are a local attorney firm that has been in the area for a long time and represented mineral owners for leasing and sales of their minerals for a long time. They will be more in tune with current prices and buyers.
Harrison & Mecklenburg, Inc:
202 N 6th St
Kingfisher, OK 73750
405-375-6484
Worth a call for sure even if you don’t use them, they can help educate a little more in the activity price and well results.
Did Sandstone happen to mention Devon filing the corporation commission activity for a new HZ well on your minerals in the last few weeks? If not, you might remind them about Croslin v. Enerlex, Oklahoma Supreme Court Case #109786.
Seems low to me, but I don’t know how much drilling they are doing in that area. FYI, I turned down an offer of $13,500 an acre for 13.3 acres but that was in 27-17-12.