People with tax liens on their homes often feel stuck in a rut when it comes to selling. They can’t seem to find a way out, especially when they want to sell a house the traditional listing route.
Luckily, there is a way to sell your house even with an existing tax lien in Houston, Texas, and it is by working with PPS House Buyers. We will make you a cash offer on your home no matter the conditions or obstacles surrounding your situation.
If you have a property with a tax lien, don’t go it alone with a traditional real estate company. Get in touch with professionals who will help you through the process to make it fast, easy, and pain-free.
Can You Sell a House with a Tax Lien on It?
Yes, you can successfully sell a home with a tax lien a couple of different ways, satisfying your debt and ridding yourself of the burden.
Sell Your Home and Use the Profit to Pay off the Debt
If there is enough equity in your home, you can use a portion of it to pay back tax debt. For instance, let’s say you owe $25,000 in back taxes. If you still owe $50,000 on your mortgage and sell the home for $125,000, you can use $50,000 to pay off the mortgage and $25,000 to clear the tax lien, leaving you with a $50,000 profit. This assumes proper communication and a knowledgeable title person to help you.
Pay Off Your Debt Before Selling Your House
If there isn’t enough equity in the home to pay off your tax debt, it may be more beneficial for you to resolve your tax debt separately. This, of course, is beyond the financial reach of most home sellers.
Apply for a Personal Loan
If you want to solve your property tax problems without waiting to finish out a payment plan with the county, you can apply for a personal loan. If approved, it will clear your property for sale and you can make monthly payments to pay off the personal loan vs. the property taxes.
Sell Your Home For Cash
Selling your home for cash with a “quick sale” is a great way to get out from under your debt, letting the company help manage the paperwork for you. Warning: Realtors are not always experienced with navigating back taxes, so be sure you speak with a knowledgeable company like PPS.
What is the Best Way to Sell a Home With a Tax Lien?
For many years, one of the most common and widely used ways to sell any home was through traditional real estate companies via the MLS. However, real estate agents are not the only option you have.
Today, more people are turning to legitimate real estate investors who are ready and willing to pay for homes in cash. This helps sellers skip the time-consuming and expensive steps and sell without a Realtor.
Companies like PPS House Buyers make the sales process quick and simple no matter what type of condition your home is in or the type of tax lien there is on it.
Types of Tax Liens
While property tax liens are the most common liens that hold homeowners back from selling their property, they are not the only liens out there. Let’s cover all of them by definition.
Property Tax Liens
If you have unpaid property taxes, the city or county where you live can issue a delinquent property tax lien on your home until the taxes are caught up. In some cases of delinquency, they may foreclose.
State Taxes
If you owe any state taxes where you live, your state government can place a state tax lien on your home until you pay the due taxes. This can encumber a sale.
Federal Taxes
Failure to pay your federal income tax allows the Internal Revenue Service to place a federal tax lien on your home until you pay your unpaid taxes in full.
Mechanics Liens:
A home contractor may place a lien on your home if you failed to pay them for work performed, as long as certain conditions are met. Read more about what a mechanics lien is here.
Liens are used as collateral by the government or a private party to ensure taxes are paid before you can profit from the sale of your home.
See this post to learn if there is a lien on your house.
Why Choose PPS for Help Selling with Tax Liens?
PPS House Buyers can help you navigate this burden and give you a quick and easy way to sell your home. You will get the money you deserve without having to fight the government to remove the liens. Why? Because PPS will help manage this for you.
So, what are some other reasons you should consider PPS House Buyers over traditional real estate agents for selling a house with a tax lien?
You Are Selling Your Home As-Is
There is no need to ever clean or empty your house for the sale. If you want to clean it first, that’s fine, but there is no obligation. You can remove the items you want to keep and leave the rest for PPS House Buyers to handle.
You also have no reason to ever worry about completing expensive repairs or fixing damaged appliances or fixtures. Selling “as-is” means in its current condition, and the buyer has no responsibility for deferred maintenance or making the home ready before we buy it.
Never Deal With Showings
Unlike working with a traditional real estate agent, PPS House Buyers never require showings for a home sale. Why? This is because your home isn’t being listed anywhere or available to the public at the time of sale.
Instead, you are selling to a company that will take ownership of the property, and they do not need your house to be show-ready.
No Fees or Closing Costs
With our quick sale approach, you will never have to pay any hidden fees, closing costs, or realtors commissions. When you receive a quote, that is the price you receive.
The Sale is Quick and Easy
So many homeowners stress about the length of time it takes to sell a house with a tax lien. With traditional real estate companies, the process can extend for months. Who wants to wait to close on a home they are trying to get away from?
With PPS House Buyers, you never have to wait a long time to get your money. The company is on the ball and can have the sale closed and the money in your hands within days.
Receive a Fair and Honest Offer
Unfortunately, there are a lot of companies out there who are not in the industry for the best reasons. These companies can even low-ball or scam you. They lack experience and may end up not being able to close the sale of your home.
The staff at PPS House Buyers are skilled, experienced, and professional in the real estate industry and have the funds available to provide you with the offer you deserve.
We will never pressure you into a sale, and the control is always in your hands with an honest and friendly real estate team by your side through the entire process.
For a fair and honest offer on your home, call PPS House Buyers for your free, no-obligation offer today.
Customers PPS House Buyers Help
All too often, homeowners are stuck in a rut, feeling defeated when trying to navigate the complex world of real estate. There is always tons of legal paperwork, hours of your time, and often extra money you do not have. We offer a wide range of services to help people in all situations.
PPS House Buyers want to make selling your home pain-free, no matter why you want to get rid of it. We have helped many sellers with tax liens and can help you as well.
Getting Out From Under Delinquent Tax Debt
Untangling the web of confusion of a delinquent tax lien can be overwhelming and all too often deters homeowners from putting their house up for sale.
As a “quick sale company” we will walk you through the steps required to rid yourself of tax debt and get through the home selling process while doing most of the work for you.
Inherited Homes
Inherited homes can also become a pain when trying to sell. Many of these homes are either unwanted or an additional hassle and money pit.
PPS House Buyers will be more than happy to pay you cash for the home you inherited in Houston, Texas, no matter the condition, size, or any other issues. Talk to us if the house is in probate, or with an executor as well.
Need to Move Fast
Many people find themselves needing to sell their homes quickly, whether it’s due to relocating for a better job, an illness in the family, or any other reason.
Working with a quick sale real estate company is going to get you moving as fast as possible, giving you money for your move and a closing date you can fit into your schedule.
Hoarder Homes
If you are unfamiliar with hoarder homes, they can be a huge hassle and a job many people struggle to take care of. PPS House Buyers have no qualms about getting our hands dirty and taking on the overwhelming task of clearing these homes out.
Whether you inherited a hoarder home or you were the one who found yourself in a bit of a mess you couldn’t get out of, leave the worry behind and get rid of the hoarder house fast and for a very fair price.
Financial Complications
Many people are struggling with financial challenges these days, and sometimes the best way to get ahead is to get rid of one of the most costly bills you have: your mortgage.
PPS House Buyers are here to help and offer you the best price on your home regardless of tax liens or past due mortgage payments, helping you get away from a large monthly bill and the chance to get back on your feet.
Why Sell a Home With a Tax Lien?
As a property owner, if you are struggling to settle your tax debt due to a local, state, or IRS tax lien, selling the house may be the best option.
Many times, the lien holder owes a substantial amount of money and feel stuck, but we can help. If you have a tax lien on your home and are ready for a fresh start, call PPS House Buyers today to get your free, no-obligation quote. Let us help.
