The Tax Lien
Won’t Wait.
Neither Should You.

Never. That is the whole point of selling to us. We pay off the delinquent tax balance — including all accumulated penalties and interest — at closing, directly from the sale proceeds. You do not need to have the money upfront. The tax payoff comes out of what the property is worth to us, not out of your pocket before closing.

Once In Rem foreclosure proceedings begin in Erie County, you still have a window to sell — but it requires moving quickly and coordinating with the county to establish a payoff amount and get the In Rem filing addressed at closing. We have done this before. If In Rem proceedings have started on your property, call us immediately — time matters more than anything else at that stage.

This is a situation we evaluate case by case. If the tax obligation exceeds what we can pay for the property, we’ll tell you that directly. In some cases there are options — negotiating with the county, working with a tax attorney, or accepting a short payoff. We’ll give you an honest assessment and refer you to the right people if we’re not the right solution.

Yes. Both the delinquent mortgage and the delinquent taxes are paid off at closing from the sale proceeds. We work with your lender to obtain a payoff amount and with Erie County to satisfy the tax lien simultaneously. You receive whatever net equity remains after both are satisfied.

We pull the tax records directly from Erie County’s property tax database using the property address or parcel ID. You don’t need to know the exact number — we’ll find it. We also identify any additional liens, penalties, or special assessments that need to be factored into the payoff calculation.

Selling the property and satisfying the tax lien at closing generally resolves the tax delinquency — the lien is released and the public record is updated. We recommend speaking with a tax professional about any specific credit or income tax implications for your situation. We can refer you to local resources if needed.

As fast as 7 days from signed purchase agreement. If you have a specific tax auction or In Rem deadline, tell us upfront and we’ll work backward from that date. We have moved very quickly when deadlines required it. Cash purchase means no bank delays — the only variable is how fast title can be cleared, which we expedite aggressively when there’s a deadline.

Our primary market is Erie County — Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Amherst, Lackawanna, West Seneca, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Lancaster, Depew, Kenmore, and Williamsville. We also purchase delinquent tax properties in Niagara County including Niagara Falls, Lockport, and North Tonawanda. Contact us for any WNY location.