Sell a House with Tax Liens — We Buy Houses with Liens for Cash
If you have unpaid property taxes or tax liens on your house, you might think selling is impossible. It's not. SimpleClose buys houses with tax liens for cash. We work with title companies to resolve lien issues and ensure a clean closing. Don't let tax debt keep you stuck — sell your house, clear the liens, and move on.
How Selling With Tax Liens Works
When you sell your house with tax liens, the liens are paid off from the sale proceeds at closing. The title company handles this — they'll identify all outstanding liens, calculate payoff amounts, and ensure the liens are satisfied before transferring the title. Any remaining proceeds go to you. SimpleClose handles the complexity; you just accept the offer and pick a closing date.
What If the Liens Are More Than the House Is Worth?
In some cases, the total liens may exceed the home's value. If that happens, we can help you explore your options — including negotiating with lien holders for reduced payoffs. Many tax authorities will accept less than the full amount owed if it means clearing the lien and getting the property back on the tax rolls.
Don't Wait — Liens Get Worse
Property tax liens accrue interest and penalties over time. The longer you wait, the more you owe. In some jurisdictions, the county can eventually seize and auction your property through a tax sale. Selling now stops the bleeding and puts cash in your pocket before the situation gets worse.
Why Sell to SimpleClose
We Buy With Liens
Tax liens, mechanic's liens, HOA liens — we buy them all.
Liens Paid at Closing
Outstanding liens are paid from proceeds. Title company handles it.
No Fees
Zero agent fees, zero commissions from us.
Fast Resolution
Stop the interest and penalties. Close in 7-14 days.
Sell As-Is
No repairs needed. We buy in any condition.
Expert Guidance
We've navigated complex lien situations before.
How It Works
Tell Us About Your Property
Click the button or give us a call. Share your property address and situation — that's all we need.
Get Your Cash Offer
We evaluate your property and present a fair, as-is cash offer within 24 hours. No obligation.
Close and Get Paid
Pick your closing date. We handle title and escrow. You receive cash at the closing table.
100% free. Zero obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The unpaid taxes are paid from the sale proceeds at closing. The title company handles the payoffs. As long as the sale price covers the liens, you can sell.
We buy houses with multiple liens — tax liens, mechanic's liens, HOA liens, mortgage liens. The title company prioritizes and pays them off in legal order from the sale proceeds.
If the sale price exceeds the total liens and closing costs, the remainder goes to you. We'll help you understand the numbers upfront so you know what to expect.
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