Sell Your House
Sell a House With Liens or Back Taxes
Liens and delinquent property taxes get resolved at closing more often than people expect. We buy properties in this situation and work with escrow to sort out what's owed.
Quick Facts
- Common lien types include property tax liens, mechanic's liens from unpaid contractors, and judgment liens from lawsuits.
- Liens generally get paid off out of sale proceeds at closing through escrow, not before you can sell.
- You can sell a house with a lien on it, the title company resolves it as part of the closing process.
- Delinquent property taxes in California can eventually lead to a tax default and, if unresolved long enough, a county tax sale.
- A title search almost always surfaces liens before closing, so it's better to know about them upfront than be surprised at the table.
House Junkies is vertically integrated: we buy, renovate with our own licensed crew (CA LIC#1077593), and can resell through our own brokerage (DRE #02165291), so there's no middleman shopping your deal to a stranger.
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Written cash offer in less than 24 hours.
The Process
How It Works
Info
Tell us about your property and situation, including anything specific to sell a house with liens or back taxes.
Consult
We walk through your specific situation and what a cash offer would look like.
Process
We handle whatever paperwork or coordination the situation calls for.
Escrow & Close
We open escrow with a local title company and you get paid on your timeline.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I still get paid if there's a lien on the property?
What if the lien is more than the property is worth?
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Cash Offer vs. Listing
Why Sell to House Junkies Instead of a Market Listing
Listing will get you top dollar with the right timing and a house that is market ready. For homes that need work, here is how the options actually stack up.
Selling to House Junkies
Sell It As-Is
No repairs, no cleaning, no property clean-out. Leave the house exactly how it is, and leave behind anything you do not want.
No Commissions or Fees
There is no agent to pay and nothing comes out of your check for us. The number on the offer is the number you get.
We Pay the Closing Costs
Escrow, title, and closing costs are on us, so there are no surprises at the closing table.
A Cash Offer That Holds
We close with our own capital, so there is no buyer's loan to fall through and no lender appraisal to blow up the deal.
You Pick the Closing Date
Most deals close in 14 days, as fast as 7 if you need to, or later if you need time to move.
Listing With an Agent
Repairs and Prep First
Buyers and their inspectors expect a house that is ready to go. Fixes, cleaning, and staging usually come out of your pocket.
Commissions Come Out of Your Sale
Agent commissions usually run 5-6% of the sale price, plus marketing and other costs.
Seller Closing Costs
Title, escrow, transfer tax, and any repair credits the buyer asks for after inspection get paid out of your proceeds.
Deals Can Fall Through
Most buyers need a loan. If their financing or the appraisal falls short, you can end up back on the market when you need to move.
Longer, Less Certain Timeline
Showings, offers, inspections, and loan approval often take 60 to 90 days or more, with open houses along the way.
Reviews
What People Say About House Junkies
“Had a great experience working with House Junkies Inc. Dominic Mclleland helped me purchase a distressed property and made the whole process way easier than I expected. He was easy to work…”
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