Sell Your House Fast for Back Taxes in Northwest Indiana
Owe back property taxes? Sell for cash before a tax sale takes the decision out of your hands.
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Property taxes have a way of piling up quietly until they cannot be ignored anymore. If yours are behind, your county treasurer can eventually offer the property at a tax sale, and once that process starts, the options narrow fast and other people can end up with a claim on your house. If you are ready to sell your house with back taxes owed before things get to that point, we buy houses in Northwest Indiana for cash, in any condition, and the taxes get paid directly out of the sale at closing.
We have been buying houses across Lake and Porter counties since 2011, 1,050+ houses and counting. BBB A+ accredited, with a real office at 8021 Cleveland Pl in Merrillville.
Call (219) 348-8098 or fill out our short offer form. Free, private, and no judgment.
What Happens When Property Taxes Go Unpaid in Indiana
The exact timeline depends on your county and can change, so we will not pretend to give you a precise countdown here. What matters is the general shape of it: unpaid property taxes accrue penalties and interest, and if they stay unpaid long enough, your county treasurer can eventually offer the property, or the tax lien on it, at a tax sale. Once that happens, other parties can gain a legal claim tied to your house, and the path back to a normal, on-your-terms sale gets more complicated and more expensive the longer it goes.
Your county treasurer’s office can tell you exactly where your account stands and what the real deadline is for your specific situation. That call costs nothing and gives you the actual number to work with, we are not able to guess it for you, and we would rather you have the real deadline than a rough one.
How Selling to Us Resolves It
How it Works
1. Call us with what you owe and which county
We will tell you honestly how much runway you likely have and whether a fast sale makes sense for your situation.
2. One quick walkthrough, then a written cash offer
No repairs, no cleaning, and no need for the house to look presentable while you are dealing with everything else.
3. The title company pays the back taxes directly out of the proceeds at closing.
The taxes are settled, the sale is clean, and whatever equity remains after taxes and any other liens comes to you. We can close in as little as 3-5 business days* once you accept.
Still Have Questions?
Why Sellers Behind on Taxes Call Us
- We pay what is owed directly at closing. No need to come up with cash to catch up first, it comes out of the sale proceeds.
- Speed matters here more than almost any other situation. Cash means no lender approval on our side, which is what makes closing quickly possible.
- No fees stacked on top of what you already owe. No commissions, no charges to you, and we cover typical closing costs.
- Fourteen years, one name. Buying since 2011, 1,050+ homes bought, BBB A+ accredited, with a real office in Merrillville.
If back taxes are piling up, call (219) 348-8098 today. The sooner we talk, the more room you have to work with.
Back Taxes and Selling: Common Questions
How do I find out exactly how much I owe and how much time I have?
Call your county treasurer’s office directly. They can give you the exact balance and the real timeline for your account, which varies and which we are not able to guess accurately from the outside.
Will I get any money out of the sale, or does it all go to taxes?
The title company pays off what is owed, including back taxes and any other liens, directly from the sale proceeds, and whatever is left above that is yours. Many sellers have more equity than they expect, even after taxes are settled.
Is it too late if a tax sale has already been scheduled?
Call us anyway. Depending on how far along the process is, a sale may still be possible, and even if it is not, we can tell you honestly rather than waste your time.
Do I need to pay off the taxes myself before you will buy the house?
No. That is exactly what the closing process handles. You do not need to come up with the money separately.
Can you buy the house if there is a lien on it besides the taxes?
Often, yes. The title company sorts out liens and payoffs at closing the same way as taxes. Call and tell us what you know, we will help you figure out where things stand.
I own more than one property with back taxes owed. Can you help with all of them?
Yes. If back taxes have piled up on more than one property, we can look at each one and, where it makes sense, close on multiple properties together. Call and walk us through what you are dealing with, and we will help you figure out where to start.
How fast can you actually close?
As little as 3-5 business days* after you accept our offer, through a local title company. If you have more time, you choose the date.
What does this cost me?
Nothing. No commissions, no fees, and we pay typical closing costs. The walkthrough and the written offer are free whether or not you move forward.
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Protect Your Equity Before the Deadline
The longer back taxes sit, the fewer options you have. One call gets you a real number and an honest read on your timeline.
Call Preferred Home Buyer at (219) 348-8098 or fill out the offer form now. Buying houses across Northwest Indiana since 2011. BBB A+ accredited.
We buy houses in Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Schererville, Munster, Highland, Crown Point, and across Northwest Indiana. Also see: sell in foreclosure, sell during a divorce, sell an inherited house.