Sheriff
Sale.
We Stop It.
We need 48 hours to close. Don’t wait another day.
Your property is scheduled for Erie County Sheriff Sale. Once the gavel falls at 92 Franklin St — it’s over. Nickel City Buyers can close before that date. Cash offer within hours. We’ve done it before.
What Happens at an
Erie County Sheriff Sale
A Sheriff Sale is a court-ordered public auction of your property to satisfy a mortgage judgment. Once a New York State court issues a judgment of foreclosure, the Erie County Sheriff schedules the auction. The highest bidder takes the property — and you walk away with nothing if the bid doesn’t exceed what you owe.
Every dollar of equity you’ve built disappears at auction. The bank gets paid first. Whatever remains — if anything — may go to other lienholders. The homeowner typically receives zero. Your credit is destroyed for 7 years. The foreclosure becomes a permanent public record in Erie County.
New York State law requires notice before a Sheriff Sale — but once the date is set, it moves fast. We need a minimum of 48 hours to close. The moment you contact us, we assess whether we can get a purchase agreement signed and title work started in time. Do not wait.
Erie County Courthouse
92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
Sales are conducted by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office and are advertised publicly. Once your property appears on the auction list it is visible to every investor, speculator, and neighbor in WNY. View the Erie County Sheriff Sale schedule →
Erie County Sheriff Sales are conducted at 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo NY 14202 in the Erie County Courthouse. Sales are typically held on scheduled dates published by the Sheriff’s Office. Properties are auctioned to the highest bidder. Once a property is sold at Sheriff Sale, the former owner has no right of redemption in New York State.
If your property appears on the Erie County Sheriff Sale calendar — call us immediately at (716) 557-7005. We can assess whether there is time to close before your auction date.
We Need 48 Hours.
You Need to Call Now.
Every hour you wait is an hour closer to losing everything. We have closed purchases within 48 hours of a scheduled Erie County Sheriff Sale. It requires immediate action from both sides. Pick up the phone.
Call (716) 557-7005 — Right NowThree Paths.
One Deadline.
We buy your property before the Sheriff Sale date. Bank paid at closing. Sale stops the auction entirely. You keep any equity above what’s owed. No repairs, no showings, no agents.
Get My Cash Offer →If you owe more than the home is worth, a short sale may allow the bank to accept less than the full payoff. Requires lender approval and takes time — not viable if the auction is imminent.
Short Sale vs. Foreclosure →Download our free guide — 5 Ways to Stop or Avoid Foreclosure. Covers every option available to Buffalo and WNY homeowners facing foreclosure or Sheriff Sale.
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Official Erie County Sheriff Sale calendar. Verify your auction date, check upcoming sales, and understand the Erie County auction process directly from the source.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides free, HUD-approved housing counseling for homeowners facing foreclosure. Find a local Buffalo/WNY counselor at no cost.
New York State’s official foreclosure prevention resource. Free legal assistance, housing counseling, and foreclosure prevention services specifically for New York homeowners.
Free legal aid for qualifying Buffalo and Erie County homeowners facing foreclosure. NLS provides legal representation and advice to help homeowners navigate the foreclosure process.
Fast. Cash. Done.
Call Us. Tell Us Your Auction Date.
Call (716) 557-7005 immediately. Tell us your property address and the scheduled Sheriff Sale date. We assess within the hour whether we can close in time. If there are 48 hours or more — we can move.
Written Cash Offer. Purchase Agreement Signed.
We skip the traditional walkthrough if time demands it. We make a fair cash offer based on property data. Purchase agreement signed. Title work starts immediately. Every hour counts.
We Close. Sheriff Sale Cancelled.
We close at a title company. Your mortgage is paid in full from the proceeds. The Sheriff Sale is cancelled. Your credit is protected from a completed foreclosure. Any equity above your payoff goes to you.
Sheriff Sale Buffalo NY — FAQ
How much time do you need to stop a Sheriff Sale?
We need a minimum of 48 hours from signed purchase agreement to closing — assuming a clean title. If there are outstanding liens or title issues that need to be resolved, we may need more time. The absolute minimum to attempt a closing before an Erie County Sheriff Sale is 48 hours. Call us the moment you know your auction date. Even if you think it’s too late — call. We will tell you honestly whether we can close in time.
Where do Erie County Sheriff Sales take place?
Erie County Sheriff Sales are conducted at the Erie County Courthouse, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo NY 14202. Sales are advertised publicly by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office and appear on their official website. Once your property is listed, it is visible to the public. You can verify your auction date directly at erie.gov/sheriff →
What happens if my house sells at Sheriff Sale?
Once the gavel falls at an Erie County Sheriff Sale, you lose all rights to the property. The highest bidder takes ownership. Your mortgage lender is paid first from the proceeds. If there is any money left after satisfying all liens, it may go to you — but in most distressed situations there is nothing left. The foreclosure becomes a permanent public record and remains on your credit report for 7 years. There is no redemption period in New York State after a completed Sheriff Sale.
Can you buy my house if I owe more than it’s worth?
If your mortgage balance exceeds the property value, a direct cash sale may not generate enough to pay off the bank in full. In that situation, a short sale — where the lender agrees to accept less than the full payoff — may be the right path. We work with short sales in Erie County and can help you understand whether that option is viable given your timeline. Learn more about short sale vs. foreclosure →
Will selling to you before the Sheriff Sale hurt my credit?
A cash sale to Nickel City Buyers is a standard real estate transaction. It records as a sale — not a foreclosure. Your credit takes significantly less damage than a completed Sheriff Sale foreclosure. Most homeowners who sell before the auction can begin rebuilding credit and qualify for housing again far sooner than those who let the foreclosure complete. A completed Sheriff Sale stays on your credit report for 7 years and makes renting or buying again extremely difficult.
Are there free resources to help me with foreclosure in Buffalo?
Yes. Several free resources exist for Buffalo and Erie County homeowners: HUD-approved housing counselors at hud.gov provide free advice; New York State’s foreclosure prevention hotline at housinghelpny.org offers free legal assistance; and Neighborhood Legal Services at nls.org provides free legal aid to qualifying Erie County residents. We also offer a free guide — 5 Ways to Stop or Avoid Foreclosure →
What is the difference between a Sheriff Sale and a regular foreclosure?
In New York State, foreclosure is a judicial process — the bank must obtain a court judgment before your property can be sold. A Sheriff Sale is the final step of that process: the court-ordered public auction conducted by the Erie County Sheriff. Pre-foreclosure begins when you miss payments. Active foreclosure begins when the bank files a Lis Pendens. The Sheriff Sale is the final, point-of-no-return stage. Learn more about stopping foreclosure before it reaches this stage →
Do you serve all of Erie County and Western New York?
Yes. We buy properties facing Sheriff Sale throughout Erie County — Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Amherst, Lackawanna, West Seneca, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Lancaster, Depew, Kenmore, and Williamsville. We also serve Niagara County including Niagara Falls, Lockport, and North Tonawanda. If your property is anywhere in Western New York and has a scheduled Sheriff Sale date, call us at (716) 557-7005.
Nickel City Buyers — Stop Sheriff Sale Cash Buyers in Buffalo & Erie County Since 2013
Nickel City Buyers, LLC purchases properties before scheduled Erie County Sheriff Sales throughout Erie County and Niagara County, New York. We close in as little as 48 hours. Located at 3842 Harlem Rd STE 400-339, Cheektowaga, NY 14215. Phone: (716) 557-7005. Website: nickelcitybuyers.com. We buy houses before Sheriff Sale in Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Amherst, Lackawanna, West Seneca, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Lancaster, Depew, Kenmore, Williamsville, Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, East Aurora, and throughout Western New York. Erie County Sheriff Sales conducted at 92 Franklin St, Buffalo NY 14202. Cash offers within hours. A+ BBB rating. 5.0 stars on Google. 300+ homes purchased since 2013. Learn about stopping foreclosure → | All situations we help with →
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The Sheriff Sale date is set. Every hour you wait is an hour closer to losing everything. One call today can stop it. We have done this before — in Erie County, on tight deadlines, with cash.