Know the stage of the tax problem
A delinquent bill, collection notice, filed foreclosure action, and scheduled sale are not the same thing. The exact stage controls urgency. Use the dates and contact information on your actual notice and verify the current payoff with Pitt County or the attorney handling the matter.
Can delinquent taxes be paid at closing?
Often, valid taxes and liens are identified through title work and can be paid from closing proceeds when there is enough equity and the closing attorney can deliver marketable title. The attorney determines the payoff requirements and how funds are disbursed.
What to gather before requesting an offer
- Most recent property-tax bill or delinquency notice.
- Any foreclosure complaint, attorney letter, or sale notice.
- Mortgage and home-equity payoff information.
- Known judgments, liens, or ownership issues.
- Property condition and occupancy.
A direct sale can be compared before costs grow
If the property fits our criteria, we can evaluate it in its current condition. You can then compare a direct offer with paying the taxes another way, keeping the property, or listing traditionally. If a tax foreclosure or other deadline is already active, legal advice should be obtained promptly.
Send the property address and a few details. We review the property and determine whether a direct purchase is a fit. There is no obligation to accept an offer.