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.

Sell My House Fast Kennesaw, GA | Cash Offer

Maybe it's a rental near the university that's been through one tenant too many. Maybe it's a parent's house off Main Street that needs more work than anyone has time for. Whatever the reason, if you want to sell a Kennesaw house without fixing it up and putting it on the market, we'd like to hear from you.

MarKey Home Buyers pays cash for houses across Kennesaw and Cobb County. We're headquartered in Atlanta, we buy straight from owners, and there's no agent in the middle.

Why Kennesaw homeowners sell to MarKey

Any condition works. Dated kitchens, roof leaks, pet damage, a basement full of boxes. We buy as-is.
No financing surprises. We aren't relying on a lender, so a low appraisal or a denied loan can't derail the closing.
Your schedule. Need to be out fast for a new job? Need a couple of months to sort things out? Either can work.
Keep the commission. We're the buyer, not an agent. There are no commissions or fees, and we cover typical closing costs.

Situations we help Kennesaw sellers with

Missed mortgage payments (behind on payments) or a foreclosure sale date already on the calendar
Rentals near campus that have turned into a second job (tired landlord)
A loved one's house in probate, or an inherited property that out-of-state heirs can't look after
Back taxes owed to Cobb County or the city, or other liens on the property
A title problem, like a missing heir or an old lien that was never released
A house that needs major repairs, or one with open code violations
Dividing things up in a divorce, or a house that just won't sell on the market

We won't pretend every problem has an easy answer. We will look at yours closely and tell you plainly what we can do.

Kennesaw specifics

Kennesaw sits in Cobb County. The county-level pieces of a sale run through offices in Marietta, while the city handles its own property taxes and code rules.

Foreclosure sales: Cobb County's auctions happen on the first Tuesday of each month at the county courthouse in Marietta, not in Kennesaw.
Probate: Estates for Kennesaw homeowners are filed with the Cobb County Probate Court on Waddell Street in Marietta.
Property taxes: Inside city limits, you get two bills. The Cobb County Tax Commissioner collects county taxes, and the City of Kennesaw Finance Department bills city taxes, which are due December 1. The city holds its own tax sales on the first Tuesday in November at City Hall.
Code enforcement: The city's Code Enforcement Division enforces Kennesaw's ordinances, housing codes and zoning codes. Outside city limits, Cobb County's Code Enforcement, part of its Community Development Agency, handles it instead.

Behind on either tax bill, or holding a notice from the city? Send it to us with the address and we'll take a look.

Areas we buy in Kennesaw

We buy throughout Kennesaw, including Downtown Kennesaw along Main Street, Legacy Park, neighborhoods around Kennesaw State University, the Town Center area and streets near Kennesaw Mountain. We also buy anywhere else in Cobb County. For property in other parts of the metro, take a look at how we work as 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.

Has your Kennesaw house become more trouble than it’s worth?

Tell us where it is and what’s going on. We’ll take an honest look and follow up with a cash offer, free and with no obligation.

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How it works

Call (678) 926-9776 or send us the Kennesaw address. We'll review the property and your goals, then come back with a cash offer, usually within a day. Like it? We'll close with a Georgia closing attorney on the date you choose. Don't like it? You owe us nothing.

Questions sellers ask

Can I sell my house fast in Kennesaw if it needs repairs?

Yes. We buy Kennesaw houses as-is, whether that means an old HVAC system, water damage or a full renovation. You don’t need to fix, clean or stage anything first.

Where do I file probate for a house in Kennesaw?

Kennesaw is in Cobb County, so estates are filed with the Cobb County Probate Court at 32 Waddell Street in Marietta. Once the executor or administrator has authority to sell, we can coordinate with their attorney on timing.

Do Kennesaw homeowners pay property taxes to both the city and Cobb County?

Yes, if the house is inside city limits. The Cobb County Tax Commissioner bills county taxes, and the City of Kennesaw Finance Department sends a separate city bill that’s due December 1. Past-due amounts on either one are normally paid off from the sale at closing.

Do you buy rental houses near Kennesaw State University?

Yes, including houses where tenants still live. Tell us about the lease and the condition, and we’ll build that into our offer.

How do cash home buyers in Kennesaw come up with an offer?

We look at the condition, what similar homes nearby have sold for and what it would cost to bring the house up to date. Then we give you one number and show you what you’d walk away with. There’s no obligation to take it.

Sell Your House Fast in Kennesaw, GA