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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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Close in as little as 3–5 days* or on your date

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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+ rated, 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.

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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 is free and gives you the real number. We cannot guess it for you, and we would rather you have the real deadline than a rough one.

How it works

How Selling to Us Resolves It

Call us with what you owe and which county

We will tell you honestly whether a fast sale makes sense once you know your deadline and whether a fast sale makes sense for your situation.

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.

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.

Why Sellers Behind on Taxes Call Us

The taxes are paid at closing. You do not need to come up with cash 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 pay all closing costs.
Since 2011, one name. Buying since 2011, 1,050+ homes bought, BBB A+ rated, 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.

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8021 Cleveland Pl, Merrillville. We have bought houses in Northwest Indiana since 2011. Call first and we will make sure someone is there.

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We never ask you for money

No fees, no deposits, no application charges, ever. If anyone asks you to pay to sell your house, walk away.

A title company handles the money

You close at a licensed local title company. They hold the funds and pay you directly. Call them yourself before you sign, if you like.

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Reviews

What sellers say.

    
 
 
         
   William Stocker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Preferred Home Buyer was very easy to work with for selling our house. It was a seamless transaction where they drove the process from start to finish. As a remote seller living in a different state from the property, they helped us to easily sell our property with a majority of the process occurring online.
  
 
        
   Michele Dalessandro 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This process was so easy with Prefered Home Buyer! They were extremely professional. The whole process took about 2 weeks. It was truly seamless.
  
 
        
   Tan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Preferred Buyers was an excellent experience from start to finish. They made the process of selling my home as-is seamless, straightforward, and stress-free. There was no need to worry about repairs or renovations, and they communicated clearly throughout the entire process. Everything went smoothly, and I truly appreciated their professionalism, responsiveness, and efficiency. I highly recommend Preferred Buyers to anyone looking for an easy and hassle-free way to sell their home.
  
 
        
   Ed Kubiszak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I work as a real estate agent and my seller and I had the opportunity to work with Preferred Home Buyer. They wanted to buy her listing, but a family member was living in the home that would not move out. We negotiated the transaction where they took this off of my sellers hands and they took care of the whole situation for my seller. My seller and I were so grateful and everything worked out. The person moved out to live with family. I hope to get another opportunity to work with them.
  
 
        
   Carol Mendiola 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best decision I made was to choose Preferred Home Buyer. The process was seamless and NO STRESS. Josh and the team handled everything I signed selling papers and went to closing. It was handled perfessionally and with respectful. I would do it again.
  
 
        
   Dan Calhoun 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As an attorney, I'm careful about who I refer my clients to. One of my clients needed to sell their house fast, and I connected them with Preferred Home Buyer. The team was professional since the beginning and they communicated clearly with both my client and me throughout the whole process, made a fair cash offer, and they closed on the timeline they promised. Finding a home buying company in Northwest Indiana I can confidently put in front of a client isn't easy. I'd refer Preferred Home Buyer again without hesitation.
  
 
        
   Dave Mochel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Al was great to work. I found him to fair & helpful throughout the process. He worked with us to make the whole transaction & convenient for us.
  
 
        
   Michael Bartoszak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We buy all of our wholesale deals from Preferred Home and we couldn’t be more impressed. They consistently deliver fair cash offers, close quickly, and handle all the heavy lifting (inspections, repairs, red tape) so I don’t have to. Whether you’re selling a property in rough condition or just need to move fast, they make the process smooth, professional, and stress-free.

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FAQ

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 all 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+ rated.

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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.