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Property or municipal tax lien

Sell a house with a tax lien for cash.

A tax lien on your property does not have to stop you from selling. In most cases the lien is paid off at closing out of the sale proceeds, and we can buy the house for cash to make that happen quickly.

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A lien is a solvable problem

An unpaid property tax bill can become a municipal tax lien on your home, and in Massachusetts an unresolved lien can eventually lead to a tax taking by the city or town. That pressure is real, but a lien rarely blocks a sale by itself.

In most sales, the lien is paid directly from the proceeds at closing, the same way a mortgage payoff works. We buy for cash and work with a closing attorney to clear the lien as part of the transaction, so you can sell, settle the debt, and keep whatever equity remains.

Simple by design

How selling a house works

1

Tell us about the property

Share the address and where things stand with the estate. It takes about 2 minutes and there is zero obligation.

2

Get a fair cash offer

We review the home and the local market, then present a fair cash offer with a clear explanation of how we got there.

3

Close on your schedule

We coordinate with your attorney, handle the paperwork and closing costs, and you choose the closing date.

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You don't carry this alone

We coordinate the payoff at closing

You do not need to clean the house, fix anything, or make trips back and forth across the state. Take any keepsakes and personal items you want, and leave everything else exactly where it is. We deal with the cleanout, the condition, and the logistics.

If the estate is still in probate, that is normal and not a roadblock. We regularly coordinate with the personal representative and the estate's attorney so the sale lines up with the court's timeline. We are buyers and not attorneys, so your estate counsel always confirms what is permitted in your specific case, and we work around it.

The honest comparison

Cash sale vs listing an home

Selling to us

  • Buy as is, belongings can stay
  • Zero commissions or fees
  • No showings during a hard time
  • We coordinate with the attorney
  • Stop the monthly carrying costs fast

Listing on the market

  • Full cleanout before photos
  • Repairs and updates to compete
  • 5 to 6 percent in commissions
  • Weeks of showings from a distance
  • Carrying costs pile up while it sits
Real homeowners

From homeowners we've helped

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"I inherited my uncle's house in Waltham that needed a ton of work. I live in New York and couldn't handle repairs or showings. They gave me a fair cash offer and closed in 10 days. Made a stressful situation so much easier."

Sarah M.Waltham, MA
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"We inherited a property in Brockton in terrible condition. They made a strong offer within two days and handled everything. We closed on our schedule, super professional and honest."

Jennifer K.Brockton, MA
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"Had to sell my mom's house in Medford quickly after she passed. It was outdated and full of stuff. They handled it all and we closed in 9 days. Very compassionate and fair."

Emily C.Medford, MA
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"Probate sale in Newton that was dragging on. They stepped in, gave a good offer, and closed efficiently. Great local service."

Linda H.Newton, MA
Questions, answered

Property or municipal tax lien FAQ

Can I sell my house if it has a tax lien? +
Yes. In most cases the lien is paid off at closing from the sale proceeds, so it does not prevent the sale. A closing attorney handles the payoff as part of the transaction.
Do I have to pay the lien before I sell? +
Usually not. The lien is typically satisfied directly from the proceeds at closing rather than out of your pocket beforehand.
What if the taxes owed are more than expected? +
The closing attorney obtains the exact payoff figure from the municipality. We will be upfront with you about how the lien affects your net proceeds before you commit to anything.
Is this legal or financial advice? +
No. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. We are buyers, and a licensed closing attorney confirms the lien details and payoff in your specific case.

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