Key Partner Selling a House With Tax Liens or Code Violations
Back taxes, a tax lien, or a stack of city code violations can make a house feel impossible to sell, traditional buyers run from them. We don't. We buy houses with liens and violations and work through them as part of the sale.
Liens don't have to stop a sale
Property tax arrears, IRS or state tax liens, contractor liens, unpaid utilities, most of these can be settled out of the sale proceeds at closing rather than out of your pocket beforehand. The title company sorts out exactly what's owed and to whom.
You don't need to have it all figured out first. Tell us what's on the property and we'll help you understand how it gets handled.
Code violations and citations
City citations for the yard, the structure, or an open permit scare off retail buyers and their lenders. Because we buy as-is and for cash, violations that would sink a normal sale usually aren't a dealbreaker for us.
Common questions
Can you buy if there are liens or back taxes?
Yes. Most liens and arrears are paid from the sale proceeds at closing, the title company handles the payoffs.
What about city code violations?
We buy as-is, so violations that would stop a traditional sale usually aren't a problem for us.
Will the liens come out of my proceeds?
Typically yes, they're settled at closing, so you don't have to pay them up front.
What if I owe more than the house is worth?
It's still worth a conversation. There may be options, and we'll be straight with you about what's realistic.
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