Sell a House With Liens or Back Taxes
Liens and unpaid taxes are typically paid off at closing, so you can still sell.
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4.8 on GoogleBack property taxes, unpaid water bills, contractor liens or judgments can make a house feel stuck. Interest and penalties keep growing, and unpaid property taxes can eventually lead to a tax sale. It’s easy to think you can’t sell until everything is paid. Usually, that’s not how it works.
In a typical sale, the title or settlement company finds the liens on the property and pays them off from the sale proceeds at closing. Sax Properties buys as-is for cash, reviews the paperwork with you, and pays all closing costs. You get a clear picture of what you’ll walk away with before you agree to anything.
This page is for you if…
- You’re behind on property taxes
- There’s a lien from a contractor, a judgment or an unpaid bill
- You’ve received a tax sale notice
- You’re not sure what’s owed against the house
- You want the debt settled through the sale
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How selling to Sax makes this easier
Liens paid at closing
The settlement company pays off liens and back taxes from the sale proceeds. You don’t need to come up with cash first.
Paperwork reviewed with you
Once you accept our offer, we review the paperwork together so there are no surprises at settlement.
Move before penalties grow
You’ll usually have an offer within 24 hours, and we can close in as little as 7 days.
Straight answers on the numbers
If the amount owed is more than the house can cover, we’ll tell you plainly instead of wasting your time.
How liens and back taxes get handled when you sell
Washington, DC
Liens and unpaid property taxes stay attached to the property until they’re paid. When you sell, the settlement company typically pays them from the proceeds at closing. Unpaid DC real property taxes can lead to a tax sale, so it pays to act early.
Maryland
In Maryland, each county collects property taxes, and unpaid taxes can lead to a tax sale. As in DC, liens and back taxes are typically paid off from the sale proceeds at closing by the title company.
Virginia
Virginia localities collect their own real estate taxes, and long-unpaid taxes can lead to the locality selling the property. When you sell, the settlement company typically pays recorded liens and back taxes out of the proceeds at closing.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules and deadlines vary by jurisdiction, so talk to an attorney or contact your local tax office about your specific situation.
How it works
Tell us about the house
Fill out the short form or call 877-418-3443. A home-buying specialist asks a few questions about the property and your timeline.
Takes about 5 minutesGet your as-is cash offer
We look at the location, condition, needed repairs and recent nearby sales, then give you a fair, no-obligation offer in writing.
Usually within 24 hoursClose on the day you choose
If you accept, we walk through the home and review the paperwork. A licensed title company handles closing and you get paid.
As little as 7 days
Common questions
Can I sell my house if I owe back taxes?
Usually, yes. The back taxes are typically paid from the sale proceeds at closing, as long as the sale price covers what’s owed.
How do I find out what liens are on my house?
A title search shows recorded liens. The settlement company runs one as part of every sale, so the full picture comes out before closing.
What if the liens add up to more than the house is worth?
Then a sale may not cover everything. We’ll tell you up front if the numbers don’t work, and an attorney can explain other options.
I got a tax sale notice. Is it too late?
Not necessarily, but don’t wait. Call your local tax office and an attorney right away, and reach out to us if selling is an option you want to consider.
Other situations we help with
Find out what you’d walk away with. Call 877-418-3443 or request your cash offer.
Wherever you are in DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia, tell us about the property and get a fair, all-cash offer. No fees, no repairs, no pressure. You decide if and when to sell.
- Offer usually within 24 hours
- We pay all closing costs
- Close in as little as 7 days
“Excellent attention to detail and client care.”
Get a Fair Cash Offer Today
Free, no obligation. Most offers within 24 hours.
Prefer to talk? Call 877-418-3443
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