Owe back taxes? Facing tax lien sale? DON'T LOSE YOUR HOME! Sell fast, pay off tax debt, and walk away with cash BEFORE the county takes your property!
TIME IS CRITICAL! Tax sales have FIRM deadlines. Act NOW!
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Important: This article provides general educational information only. Tax lien and tax sale laws vary significantly by state and county. Consult with a tax attorney or your county tax office for advice specific to your situation. Time-sensitive—act immediately!
If you're behind on property taxes, you know the panic: letters from the county, threats of tax lien sales, and the real possibility of losing your home entirely. The clock is ticking and every day you wait, penalties and interest pile up.
Here's what most people don't realize: You can sell your house BEFORE the tax sale, pay off all back taxes at closing, and walk away with your remaining equity in CASH. This guide shows you exactly how!
When you don't pay property taxes, the county places a tax lien on your property. Here's what that means:
After missing tax payments, the county records a lien against your property. This is a legal claim for the money owed.
The amount you owe grows FAST—often 10-25%+ per year in penalties and interest. A $5,000 tax bill becomes $7,000+ quickly!
If unpaid, the county schedules a tax lien sale or tax deed sale. Your property is sold to investors to recover the taxes!
In a tax deed sale, you can lose your ENTIRE home—all your equity—for just a few thousand in back taxes!
Tax sale timelines vary by state, but here's a typical progression:
Taxes due. Small late fees begin. This is the BEST time to act!
Tax lien officially recorded. Penalties and interest accelerate. Still time to sell!
County schedules tax sale date. You receive official notice. URGENT—sell NOW!
Property sold at auction. You may lose ALL equity. Some states have redemption periods, others don't!
WARNING: In some states, you can lose a $200,000 home over $10,000 in back taxes—and the investor who buys it at tax sale gets ALL YOUR EQUITY!
Timeline: 7-14 days | Keep: Your equity minus taxes | Result: Walk away with CASH
Sell your home fast, pay off ALL back taxes at closing, and keep your remaining equity. No tax sale, no lost home, no credit destruction!
Timeline: Months to years | Cost: Full amount + penalties | Risk: Miss a payment = tax sale
Some counties offer payment plans. You keep the house but must catch up on all back taxes PLUS stay current. One missed payment = back to tax sale!
Timeline: Immediate | Cost: Taxes + all penalties + interest | Challenge: Where's the money?
If you have the cash, pay it off. But most people behind on taxes don't have $10K-$50K+ sitting around. That's why selling makes sense!
Timeline: Until tax sale | Cost: YOUR ENTIRE HOME | Result: Lose everything
Ignore the problem and lose your home at tax sale. An investor pays your $15K tax bill and takes your $200K house. DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN!
Home Value: $200,000
Mortgage Owed: $120,000
Back Taxes + Penalties: $15,000
Cash Offer: $180,000
Minus Mortgage: -$120,000
Minus Tax Liens: -$15,000
YOU WALK AWAY WITH: $45,000 CASH!
vs. Tax Sale: You get $0 and lose everything!
Behind on Taxes? Don't Lose Your Home!
Sell fast, pay off tax liens, keep your equity. Close before tax sale!
GET CASH OFFER!Worried about selling with liens on your property? Here's exactly how it works:
The title company finds all tax liens, amounts owed, and any other encumbrances on your property.
We factor in the tax liens and make a fair cash offer for your property in its current situation.
At closing, the title company pays off ALL tax liens from the sale proceeds FIRST. This clears the title.
After mortgage and tax liens are paid, the remaining cash goes directly to YOU. Walk away debt-free!
Penalties & interest GROW
Tax sale date gets CLOSER
Risk of losing home INCREASES
Don't wait until it's too late. Get a cash offer TODAY!
Tax sale coming? Get a no-obligation cash offer fast. We can close BEFORE your deadline!
GET OFFER NOW!Questions about your tax situation? Call us immediately—we've helped hundreds avoid tax sales!
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