Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can sell until the auction gavel falls. Close quickly—cash buyers close in 7–14 days, payoff the lender, halt the credit hit, and you keep any leftover equity. Act the moment you get the Notice of Default; each week erodes your leverage.

If the estate qualifies for summary probate (≤ $100 k in most states) you can sell in 30–45 days. Formal probate adds 4–6 months. A cash buyer familiar with affidavits of heirship can close the week the clerk signs the order.

Absolutely. Cash investors buy “as-is” and assume violation liability. Expect 70–80 % of retail value; the discount covers their repair and permit risk. Disclose the notices, provide the city inspector’s letter, and you can close in 10 days without touching the property.

Yes. Once the certificate is sold, you have a redemption window—12 months in most states—then the lien buyer can foreclose. Sell immediately, use sale proceeds to pay the taxes, and pocket the rest. Cash closings happen before redemption expires.

No. Investors specialize in storm-damaged, roof-failed homes. They factor a $12–18 k tear-off into the offer and still pay 75 % of ARV. Insurance claim rights can transfer at closing, so you avoid out-of-pocket cost entirely.

Yes, but only to a cash buyer willing to handle eviction. Expect 60–70 % of market value; the discount covers legal fees (avg. 21 days). Some homebuyers require the transaction to be contingent on you removing occupants before closing.

Remote closing is standard. E-sign the deed, mobile notary meets you in TX, sale proceeds wire to your account. Cash buyers coordinate eviction if tenants stay, so you never return. Average timeline: 14 days from contract to wired funds.

Sell as-is. Restoration costs often exceed 40 % of ARV; cash buyers absorb damage and clear debris. You collect a check in 10 days instead of 6-month rehab, lost rent, and contractor headaches. Provide photos to speed the offer.

Cash investors close in 7–10 days and take over the HOA burden. Because rental caps restrict traditional buyers, investors pay 80–85 % of comps and still save you 6 % realtor fees. Request a resale certificate day-1 to avoid delays.

File a partition action; courts almost always order sale. Cash buyers will wait the 90-day legal window and give all heirs written offers. Proceeds split at closing, no realtor commissions, and the hold-out sibling receives their statutory share.

Yes. Heirs have 30 days to satisfy the loan, extendable to 60 with one written request. Cash sales close in 14 days, payoff the lender, and you keep any remaining equity. Start the title search immediately to avoid extension fees.

Absolutely. Investors buy fire-damaged, uninsured homes weekly. Expect 50–60 % of ARV; the discount covers smoke remediation and structural unknowns. Provide the fire-report PDF and photos to get an offer within 24 hours.

Sell. Land value alone often equals 40 % of retail; investors pay cash, haul debris, and decide rebuild vs scrape. You avoid $8–12 k in dump fees and city boarding fines. Close in 7 days before the next vandal strike.

Yes, with court permission. File a “motion to sell”; trustees approve if sale pays the plan balance. Cash buyers provide a 10-day-close contract that satisfies courts. Remaining equity returns to you, discharge enters 30 days later.

Cash buyers close in 7 days and let you pick the exact move-out date. Sale proceeds wire before you leave the state, eliminating double-rent risk. Provide termination letter to investors—many offer relocation stipends up to $1,000.

No. Investors buy contents and all; they donate, haul, or junk everything post-closing. You walk with a check in 10 days and zero cleaning cost. Provide interior photos to lock a cash offer; no shame, they’ve seen worse.

Yes. Cash buyers close in 7–10 days and can align the date with your new purchase closing to avoid bridge-loan fees. Accept a 10 % discount vs. retail and you eliminate 6 % realtor commissions plus 2–3 holding months.

Absolutely. Cash sale closes in 14 days, proceeds go to the spend-down account, and Medicaid eligibility starts next month. Use a attorney-closing agent to paper-trail every dollar for the DHHS look-back period.

Yes. Investors buy repetitive-loss properties, elevate or demolish, and resell. Expect 55–65 % of pre-flood comps. Provide the FEMA letter and elevation certificate to get an offer in 24 hrs; you escape future flood risk forever.

Yes, but the LLC must be in good standing. Reinstate it online ($50–300), then quit-claim deed to a cash buyer who will payoff liens at closing. Any leftover equity is yours; if negative, ask for short-sale negotiation.

Yes. Cash buyers purchase vandalized, vacant homes as-is and handle boarding, debris, and code liens. Close in 7 days—before the city issues a condemnation order that triggers higher penalties and forced demolition costs.

Yes. Cash investors buy occupied rentals and handle eviction themselves. Close in 10 days; you receive proceeds while the buyer takes over tenant removal. No need to file eviction or lose another month of rent.

Yes. A partition action forces sale; courts approve 90 % of requests. Cash buyers wait the legal window, collect e-signatures from out-of-state heirs, and split proceeds at closing—no realtor commissions.

Yes. Investors buy uninsured fire-damaged homes daily. Expect 50-60 % of pre-fire value; they handle structural unknowns and debris. Provide the fire report and photos for an offer in 24 hours.

Heirs get 30 days to repay, extendable to 60 with one written request. Cash closings finish in 14 days, payoff MOHELA, and release deed—any leftover equity stays with heirs.

Yes. Denial converts the loan to standard terms; three missed payments trigger foreclosure. You have 30-90 days depending on state. A cash sale pays MOHELA in full and stops the trustee sale.

Yes. Cash buyers purchase contents and all; they donate, recycle, or haul everything post-closing. You receive funds in 10 days and never touch a single box.

Yes. Sell before redemption expires—usually 12 months—and use proceeds to payoff taxes. Cash closings finish in 7 days, redeem the certificate, and stop the auction.

Yes. Investors close in 10 days and assume the HOA burden. Because rental caps limit traditional buyers, cash offers hit 80-85 % of comps—still saving you 6 % realtor fees.

Yes, with court permission. File a motion to sell; trustees approve if sale pays the plan balance. Cash buyers provide 10-day-close contracts, payoff the trustee, and leftover equity wires to you.

Yes. Investors buy repetitive-loss properties without insurance. Expect 55-65 % of pre-flood value; they elevate or demolish. Provide the FEMA letter and elevation certificate for an offer in 24 hours.

Yes. Cash buyers purchase as-is and factor a $15-25 k septic replacement into the offer. Close in 7 days—no inspection contingency, no lender required repairs.

Yes. Reinstate the LLC online ($50-300), then quit-claim to a cash buyer who pays liens at closing. If equity is negative, request a short-sale negotiation—still closes in 14 days.

Yes. Remote closing is standard: e-sign deed, mobile notary at your new location, proceeds wired same day. Cash buyers close in 14 days and often include $1 k relocation stipend.

Yes. Proceeds must go to the spend-down account, not personal pockets. Cash sale closes in 14 days; attorney-closing agent paper-trails every dollar for DHHS compliance.

Maybe. Banks approve short sales only if you prove hardship. Cash investors negotiate directly with the lender and can close in 30 days—still faster than foreclosure.

Yes. Cash buyers purchase asbestos-sided homes as-is and assume abatement liability. Expect 75 % of retail value; close in 10 days with no remediation required.

Yes. Federal estate tax only kicks in above $13.61 M (2026). Most heirs sell immediately; cash closings in 14 days avoid ongoing insurance, utility, and maintenance costs.

Yes. Cash buyers close in 7-10 days and align the date with your new purchase to eliminate the need for bridge financing—saving you 2-3 months of double payments.

Yes. Investors factor $30-50 k structural repairs into the offer and still pay 65 % of ARV. Close in 10 days—no engineer report required from you.

Yes, with court approval. File a motion to sell; trustees routinely approve cash offers that pay creditors. Close in 14 days and discharge proceeds to the court—remaining equity returns to you.

Yes. A cash buyer will payoff the mechanic’s lien at closing and deduct it from your proceeds—no out-of-pocket cost. Close in 10 days once title confirms lien amount.

Yes. Cash buyers purchase mold-affected hoarder homes as-is. They handle hazmat cleanup after closing. Expect funds in 10 days and zero cleaning expense.

Yes. Cash investors accept shared-driveway risk and draft easement contingencies themselves. Close in 14 days while attorneys sort usage rights—no delay for you.

Yes. Cancel the listing and sell directly to a cash buyer. Remove showings, repairs, and 6 % commissions. Close in 10 days at 80-85 % of current appraised value.

Yes. Investors factor $8-12 k repipe cost into the offer and buy as-is. Close in 10 days—no plumber reports or lender required fixes.

Yes. Most states don’t require disclosure after 1-3 years. Cash buyers focus on physical condition, not stigma. Close in 14 days with zero public showings.

Yes. Cash buyers assume environmental liability and handle state reporting. Expect 70 % of retail; close in 10 days while they coordinate soil testing.

Yes. Cash buyers purchase security-compromised homes immediately. Close in 7 days, skip more break-ins, and relocate with proceeds wired before you move.

Yes. Title will payoff the judgment at closing from proceeds—no cash upfront. Close in 14 days once payoff letters are received.

Yes. Investors accept expansive soil risk and factor $40-60 k piering into the offer. Close in 10 days—no soil report required from you.

Yes. Cash buyers assume code violation liability and either legalize or revert the garage. Close in 14 days—no permits pulled by seller.

Yes. Investors buy contaminated properties and manage hazmat cleanup. Expect 50 % of retail; close in 21 days after basic air tests—no decon cost to you.

Yes. Cash buyers assume geo-liability and handle engineer plans post-closing. Close in 10 days before fines multiply and you avoid $30 k wall rebuild.

Yes. Cash buyers convert to long-term or flip—no zoning fight needed. Close in 14 days and escape plummeting Airbnb income overnight.

Yes. Investors pump, remediate mold, and encapsulate after closing. Expect 75 % of retail; close in 10 days—no claim paperwork required.

Yes. Cash buyers purchase high-vandalism properties immediately. Close in 7 days, relocate, and let them install cameras and fencing—no more weekend cleanups.

Yes. Investors factor full tear-off into the offer and still pay 70 % of ARV. Close in 10 days—no tarp replacement or interior patching needed.

Yes. Cash buyers assume violation fines and coordinate extermination post-closing. Close in 14 days before daily fines accrue and you skip pest-control bills.

Yes. Investors buy high-risk flood properties and self-insure. Expect 70 % of pre-flood value; close in 10 days and escape soaring NFIP premiums forever.