Sheriff
Sale.
We Stop It.
We need 48 hours to close. Don’t lose your home at auction.
Your Niagara County property is scheduled for Sheriff Sale at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport. Once the gavel falls — it’s over. Nickel City Buyers can close before that date. Cash offer within hours. We’ve done it before across Niagara County.
What Happens at a
Niagara County Sheriff Sale
A Niagara County Sheriff Sale is a court-ordered public auction conducted after a mortgage foreclosure judgment is granted by Niagara County Supreme Court. The property is sold to the highest bidder. Once the gavel falls, you lose all rights to the property — and typically walk away with nothing if the bid doesn’t exceed what you owe.
Every dollar of equity you’ve built in your Niagara County home disappears at auction. Your lender is paid first. Remaining proceeds — if any — go to other lienholders. Homeowners typically receive nothing. A completed Sheriff Sale destroys your credit for 7 years and becomes a permanent public record in Niagara County.
New York State requires notice before a Sheriff Sale — but once the Niagara County date is set, the process accelerates. We need a minimum of 48 hours to close. Contact us the moment you know your auction date. The sooner you call, the more options you have. Every hour matters.
Niagara County Courthouse
175 Hawley Street, Lockport, NY 14094
Sales are conducted by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office and publicly advertised. Once your property appears on the auction calendar it is visible to every investor in WNY. View the Niagara County Sheriff Sale schedule →
Niagara County Sheriff Sales are conducted at 175 Hawley Street, Lockport NY 14094 — the Niagara County Courthouse. Sales are published by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office on scheduled dates. Properties are auctioned publicly to the highest bidder. There is no right of redemption in New York State after a completed Sheriff Sale.
If your property appears on the Niagara County Sheriff Sale calendar — call us immediately at (716) 557-7005. We will tell you within the hour whether there is time to close before your auction date.
48 Hours. Call Now.
Before the Gavel Falls in Lockport.
We have closed purchases within 48 hours of a scheduled Niagara County Sheriff Sale. It requires immediate action. Every hour you wait is an hour closer to losing your home and all the equity you’ve built.
Call (716) 557-7005 — Right NowThree Paths.
One Deadline.
We purchase your Niagara County property before the Sheriff Sale date. Mortgage paid at closing. Auction cancelled. You keep any equity above what’s owed. No repairs, no agents, no delays.
Get My Cash Offer →If you owe more than the property is worth, your Niagara County lender may accept a short sale — less than the full payoff. Requires bank approval and time. Not viable if the auction is days away.
Short Sale vs. Foreclosure →Download our free guide — 5 Ways to Stop or Avoid Foreclosure. Covers every option for Niagara County homeowners facing foreclosure or Sheriff Sale.
Get the Free Guide →Free Help Available in Niagara County
Official Niagara County Sheriff Sale calendar at 175 Hawley St, Lockport NY. Verify your auction date and understand the Niagara County auction process directly from the source.
Free, HUD-approved housing counseling for Niagara County homeowners facing foreclosure. Find a local counselor serving Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda at no cost.
New York State’s official foreclosure prevention resource. Free legal assistance and housing counseling specifically for New York homeowners including Niagara County residents.
Free legal aid for qualifying homeowners in Niagara County facing foreclosure. NLS provides legal representation and advice to help homeowners navigate the foreclosure process in New York State.
Fast. Cash. Done.
Call Us. Tell Us Your Auction Date.
Call (716) 557-7005 now. Tell us your Niagara County property address and the scheduled Sheriff Sale date at 175 Hawley St, Lockport. We assess within the hour whether we can close before your auction.
Written Cash Offer. Agreement Signed.
We move fast when the deadline demands it. Fair cash offer based on property data. Purchase agreement signed immediately. Title work starts the same day. Every hour in Niagara County counts.
We Close. Sheriff Sale Cancelled.
We close at a title company. Your mortgage and all liens are paid from the sale proceeds. The Niagara County Sheriff Sale is cancelled. You walk away with any equity above what’s owed — and your credit is protected.
Niagara County Sheriff Sale — FAQ
Where do Niagara County Sheriff Sales take place?
Niagara County Sheriff Sales are conducted at the Niagara County Courthouse, 175 Hawley Street, Lockport, NY 14094. Sales are scheduled and advertised publicly by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. Once your property appears on the auction calendar it is publicly visible. You can verify your auction date directly at niagara-county.org →
How much time do you need to stop a Niagara County Sheriff Sale?
We need a minimum of 48 hours from signed purchase agreement to closing — assuming a reasonably clean title. If there are outstanding title issues, we may need additional time. The absolute minimum to attempt a closing before a Niagara County Sheriff Sale is 48 hours. Call us the moment you know your auction date — even if you believe it may be too late. We will give you an honest answer within the hour.
What happens if my Niagara County property sells at Sheriff Sale?
Once the gavel falls at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport, you lose all rights to the property. The highest bidder takes ownership. Your lender is paid first from the proceeds. There is no right of redemption in New York State after a completed Sheriff Sale. The foreclosure becomes a permanent public record and remains on your credit report for 7 years, severely impacting your ability to rent or purchase housing again.
Do you buy properties in Niagara Falls, Lockport, and North Tonawanda?
Yes — we buy properties facing Niagara County Sheriff Sale throughout the entire county. This includes Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Lewiston, Youngstown, Wheatfield, Pendleton, Newfane, Wilson, and all surrounding Niagara County communities. If your property is anywhere in Niagara County and has a scheduled auction date, call us immediately at (716) 557-7005.
What if I owe more than my Niagara County property is worth?
If your mortgage balance exceeds the property value, a direct cash sale may not fully satisfy your lender. In that situation, a short sale — where the Niagara County lender agrees to accept less than the full payoff — may be the right path. We work with short sales throughout Niagara County and can help you determine whether that option is viable given your timeline. Learn more about short sale vs. foreclosure →
Are there free resources to help Niagara County homeowners facing foreclosure?
Yes. Several free resources exist: The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office publishes the official auction calendar at niagara-county.org. HUD-approved free housing counselors are available at hud.gov. New York State foreclosure prevention at housinghelpny.org. And our free guide — 5 Ways to Stop or Avoid Foreclosure →
Will a cash sale protect my credit better than letting the Sheriff Sale happen?
Significantly better. A cash sale to Nickel City Buyers records as a standard real estate transaction in Niagara County. It does not appear as a foreclosure on your credit report. A completed Niagara County Sheriff Sale foreclosure remains on your credit report for 7 years and makes it extremely difficult to rent an apartment, purchase another home, or obtain financing of any kind. Most homeowners who sell before the auction can begin rebuilding credit far sooner.
How is a Niagara County Sheriff Sale different from an Erie County Sheriff Sale?
Both follow New York State judicial foreclosure law — but they are administered by different county offices. Niagara County Sheriff Sales are conducted at the Niagara County Courthouse, 175 Hawley St in Lockport, by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. Erie County Sheriff Sales are conducted at 92 Franklin St in Buffalo by the Erie County Sheriff. We handle both counties and know both processes. Learn about Erie County Sheriff Sales →
Nickel City Buyers — Stop Niagara County Sheriff Sale — Cash Buyers Since 2013
Nickel City Buyers, LLC purchases properties before scheduled Niagara County Sheriff Sales throughout Niagara County and Erie 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. Niagara County Sheriff Sales conducted at 175 Hawley Street, Lockport, NY 14094. We buy houses before Sheriff Sale in Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Lewiston, Youngstown, Wheatfield, Pendleton, Newfane, Wilson, and throughout Niagara County. Also serving Erie County including Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Amherst, Tonawanda, Lackawanna, West Seneca, Hamburg, Lancaster, Depew, Kenmore, and Williamsville. Cash offers within hours. A+ BBB rating. 5.0 stars on Google. 300+ homes purchased since 2013. Erie County Sheriff Sale page → | All situations we help with →
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Niagara County.
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The Niagara County Sheriff Sale is scheduled at 175 Hawley St in Lockport. Every hour you wait is an hour closer to losing everything. One call stops it. Cash offer within hours. We close before the gavel falls.