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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Lawrenceville homeowners reach out to us for all kinds of reasons. A house that needs more work than it's worth to you. A sale date from the lender. An estate that has to be settled. Whatever it is, you shouldn't have to pour money into repairs or wait months on a buyer just to move on.

MarKey Home Buyers buys houses for cash throughout Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County. We're based in Atlanta, and we buy straight from you, as the house stands right now.

Why Lawrenceville homeowners sell to MarKey

No repairs, no cleanout. Sell as-is, even if the house is full of belongings or needs a major overhaul.
A real cash buyer. There's no mortgage underwriting on our side, so the deal doesn't hang on a bank's approval.
Flexible closing. Pick a date that lines up with your move, your probate timeline or your lender's deadline.
Nothing taken out for agents. We charge no commissions or fees, and we pay typical closing costs.

Situations we help Lawrenceville sellers with

A letter from the lender or a set sale date (facing foreclosure), or a loan that's fallen behind
Settling an estate through probate, or deciding what to do with an inherited house
Delinquent taxes or other liens that have stacked up
A cloudy deed or title problem that scared off other buyers
A rental with problem tenants or constant repair calls (tired landlord)
An older home that needs major repairs or has code violations
A divorce, or a listing that expired because the house couldn't sell

Some situations are more than we can take on, and we'll say so up front. When we can help, we'll walk you through exactly what happens next.

Lawrenceville specifics

Lawrenceville is the county seat of Gwinnett County, and a lot of what matters in a hard sale happens at one building on Langley Drive.

Foreclosure sales: Gwinnett's sales are held on the first Tuesday of the month at the county courthouse, the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center at 75 Langley Drive, not the historic 1885 courthouse on the square. Under Georgia law, your lender must mail you notice at least 30 days ahead and advertise the sale for four straight weeks.
Probate: The Estate Division of the Gwinnett County Probate Court is on the main floor of that same building.
Property taxes: The Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner bills county taxes and holds its tax sales in front of the Justice and Administration Center. City taxes are no longer on the county bill; the City of Lawrenceville Finance Department bills them separately.
Code enforcement: Inside city limits, the city's Code Enforcement team handles violations of the City Code, Zoning Ordinance and Property Maintenance Ordinance. For a Lawrenceville address outside the city, Gwinnett County Code Enforcement takes over.

Got a notice from the lender, the court or the city? Pass it along with the address, and we'll tell you where things stand.

Areas we buy in Lawrenceville

We buy across Lawrenceville, including the historic downtown around the square, neighborhoods near Georgia Gwinnett College and Rhodes Jordan Park, homes close to Northside Hospital Gwinnett, the Collins Hill and Five Forks areas, and properties along the GA 316 and US 29 corridors. We buy everywhere else in Gwinnett County, too, and around the metro 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.

Up against a deadline on a Lawrenceville house?

Share the address and your timeline, and we’ll come back with a real answer and a written cash offer.

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How it works

Tell us about your Lawrenceville house online or call (678) 926-9776. We review the details and typically get you a cash offer within 24 hours. If you say yes, a Georgia closing attorney handles the closing on the date you pick. No fees, no pressure.

Questions sellers ask

Where is the Gwinnett County foreclosure auction held?

Gwinnett holds its foreclosure sales on the first Tuesday of the month at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. That’s the county courthouse today, not the old courthouse on the square. If your house is on the list, contact us quickly so there’s time to look at a sale.

Can I sell my house in Lawrenceville without making repairs?

Yes. We buy as-is, so you can skip the contractor quotes, the cleanup and the staging. We account for the condition in our offer instead of handing you a repair list.

Do I pay Lawrenceville city taxes separately from Gwinnett County?

For a house within the city, yes. City of Lawrenceville taxes are no longer included on the Gwinnett County bill, and the city’s Finance Department bills them on its own. If either bill is past due, tell us early so we can work it into your numbers.

Can I sell an inherited house in Lawrenceville before probate is finished?

Sometimes. It depends on who has legal authority to sell and what the probate court has approved so far. Your attorney can tell you where the estate stands, and we can work with them on timing.

How quickly do cash home buyers in Lawrenceville close?

The title search and your own plans matter more than anything else. With no buyer’s loan involved, the main wait is on paperwork. Tell us the date you have in mind and we’ll say honestly whether it’s doable.

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