Can I sell a house with a lien or back taxes on it?
Yes. You can sell a house with liens or delinquent property taxes; they are paid off from the sale proceeds at closing so the buyer gets clear title. Southern Home Offers works with the title company to get the payoffs and close as-is.
Why this kind of house is hard to sell the usual way
Back taxes keep accruing penalties and can eventually lead to a tax sale; judgment and contractor liens block a normal sale until they are paid.
When the house also needs work, there may not be enough left from a traditional sale to cover everything.
How we buy it
- The title company orders every payoff and pays each lien at closing.
- If the liens add up to more than the house is worth, we will tell you before anyone spends money.
- We move quickly if a tax sale date is approaching.
How it affects your offer
Liens do not change our offer price — they come out of your proceeds. We will estimate your net so you can see what you walk away with. See exactly how we calculate an offer.