Can I sell a house with title problems?

Often, yes, but it depends on the problem. Some issues, like an old mortgage that was paid off but never released, can sometimes be cleared as part of the closing, while others take more time or legal work. Send us what you know and we'll tell you what we see.

What is a cloud on title?

A cloud on title is anything in the public records that raises a question about who owns the property or what's owed against it, such as an unreleased lien, a missing heir or a deed error. It can keep a title company from insuring the sale until it's resolved. We evaluate these situations and, when needed, coordinate with title companies and real estate attorneys.

How do you sell a house when the owner died and the deed is still in their name?

Someone usually has to get legal authority first, often through probate, before the house can be sold with clean title. Every family's situation is different. We can evaluate the house and coordinate with your attorney or a title company on what it would take to close.

Can you sell a house with missing or uncooperative heirs?

Sometimes. When an heir can't be found or won't sign, there may be legal steps that let a sale move forward, but they take time and an attorney's help. We can look at the situation, coordinate with the title company and attorneys involved, and tell you honestly whether it's something we can take on.

Do you provide legal help with title problems?

No. MarKey Home Buyers isn't a law firm and doesn't give legal advice or representation, and not every title problem can be resolved. What we can do is evaluate the situation, coordinate with title companies and real estate attorneys when needed, and tell you plainly whether we can make an offer.

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A lot of Chamblee's neighborhoods, like Sexton Woods and Huntley Hills, go back to the 1950s and '60s, and some of those houses need more work than their owners want to take on. Others are rentals that have been through years of tenants. If you'd rather not renovate, list and wait, we'll make you a cash offer on the house as it stands.

MarKey Home Buyers buys houses for cash in Chamblee and across DeKalb County. We're based in Atlanta, we buy directly from owners and we don't take a commission.

Why Chamblee homeowners sell to MarKey

Skip the renovation. Original bathrooms, foundation cracks, a roof at the end of its life. We buy as-is and deal with it after closing.
Cash means certainty. There's no buyer financing, so no deal falls apart over a loan denial or a short appraisal.
Close when it suits you. Move quickly, or take the time you need to find your next place.
More of the money stays with you. No commissions, no fees, and we pick up typical closing costs.

Situations we help Chamblee sellers with

A foreclosure notice from your lender (foreclosure options), or payments that have slipped (behind on payments)
A parent's house in probate, or an inherited home that's sitting empty
Unpaid DeKalb County property taxes or liens
Questions about who legally owns the house (title problems)
A citation for junk cars, outdoor storage or other code violations
An older ranch that needs major repairs
Rental burnout (tired landlord), a divorce, or a house that didn't sell when you listed it

We can't fix everything, and we won't promise to. What we can do is give your situation a close look and an honest answer.

Chamblee specifics

Chamblee is in DeKalb County. The county seat is Decatur, which is where the court side of a hard sale usually plays out.

Foreclosure sales: DeKalb County holds them on the first Tuesday of each month at the courthouse door of the DeKalb County Courthouse, 556 North McDonough Street in Decatur.
Probate: The DeKalb County Probate Court is in the Judicial Tower at that same address.
Property taxes: Chamblee doesn't mail its own tax bill. City property taxes are billed and collected by the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner along with the county's, and the Tax Commissioner runs a walk-in North Office on Clairmont Road in Chamblee.
Code enforcement: Code Enforcement sits in the city's Planning and Development department and handles property maintenance issues such as junk cars, trash, outdoor storage, parking on grass and overcrowding.

Chamblee has grown through annexation, including an area with Huntley Hills in 2010 and Beverly Hills and Beverly Woods in 2013, so city rules now cover streets that used to be unincorporated. Not sure which rules apply to your house? Send us the address and we'll help you sort out where things stand.

Areas we buy in Chamblee

We buy all over Chamblee: Downtown Chamblee near the MARTA station, the Buford Highway corridor, Huntley Hills, Sexton Woods, Keswick Village, Clairmont Park near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, and Beverly Hills and Beverly Woods. Beyond the city, we buy throughout DeKalb County and the wider metro; see our page on cash home buyers in Atlanta.

No pressure, ever. Our offer is free and comes with zero obligation. Even if we’re not the right fit, we’ll point you in the right direction.

Curious what we’d offer for your Chamblee house?

Send the address and a little about the situation. We’ll review it and put a cash offer in writing, free and with no strings.

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How it works

Reach out with your Chamblee address, or call (678) 926-9776. We'll go over the house and what you need, and in most cases you'll have a written cash offer within 24 hours. If it's a fit, we close through a Georgia closing attorney when you're ready, at no cost to you and with no obligation.

Questions sellers ask

Who collects property taxes for houses in Chamblee?

The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner bills and collects City of Chamblee property taxes as well as DeKalb County’s. Its North Office is on Clairmont Road in Chamblee. If you’re behind, let us know up front so we can account for it in your numbers.

Do you buy older ranch houses in Chamblee that need updating?

Yes. Whether it’s original wiring, a dated kitchen or a roof near the end of its life, we buy as-is. You don’t have to update anything before you sell.

Can I sell my Chamblee house with a code enforcement case open?

Often, yes. Chamblee’s Code Enforcement handles issues like junk cars, outdoor storage and parking on grass, and an open case doesn’t automatically rule out a sale. Send us the notice and we’ll give you our honest take.

Do you buy rental properties in Chamblee with tenants still living there?

In many cases, yes. Tell us about the lease and the condition of the unit, and we’ll factor both into our offer. You don’t need the place empty to get a number from us.

Is it free to get a cash offer on my Chamblee house?

Yes. There’s no cost or obligation to get an offer, and we don’t charge commissions or fees if you decide to sell. We also pay typical closing costs.

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