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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Selling a house in Marietta the usual way means repairs, showings, an agent's commission and a buyer whose loan may or may not come through. When the house needs work, the clock is running or life just got complicated, that path can feel out of reach. Selling to us is simpler: one conversation, a cash offer and a closing date you choose.

MarKey Home Buyers is based in Atlanta and buys houses all over Marietta and the rest of Cobb County. We buy directly from owners, in the condition the house is in today, and we never charge commissions.

Why Marietta homeowners sell to MarKey

Leave it the way it is. An older house near the Square that needs a roof, a rental with worn-out floors, a garage packed with stuff. We buy as-is, so you don't fix or clean a thing.
No loan to wait on. We pay cash, so there's no lender approval or appraisal that can sink the deal in the final week.
You set the date. Close soon, or give yourself extra time to pack and move.
No commissions or fees. We pay typical closing costs, and you see your numbers before you agree to anything.

Situations we help Marietta sellers with

A notice of sale or a first-Tuesday auction date on the calendar (foreclosure options), or a mortgage that's fallen behind on payments
An estate going through probate, or an inherited house nobody in the family wants to keep
A deed mix-up or other title issue that stalled an earlier sale
Unpaid county or city taxes and tax liens
A letter from the city about code violations, or a house that needs major repairs
Tenants, turnovers and repair calls you're tired of handling (tired landlord)
A divorce that means the house has to go, or a listing that sat and never sold

Not every situation is one we can solve, and we'll tell you if yours isn't. If we can help, we'll explain exactly how.

Marietta specifics

Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County, so most of the county offices that come into play in a hard sale are right here in town.

Foreclosure sales: Like every Georgia county, Cobb holds its sales on the first Tuesday of the month. They take place at the Cobb County courthouse in Marietta, and the notices run in the Marietta Daily Journal, the county's official legal newspaper. Georgia lenders have to mail notice at least 30 days before the sale and advertise it once a week for four weeks.
Probate: Estates are handled by the Cobb County Probate Court at 32 Waddell Street in Marietta.
Property taxes: The Cobb County Tax Commissioner bills county taxes. Inside city limits, the City of Marietta Tax Division sends its own separate bill, due October 31.
Code enforcement: The city's Code Enforcement Division, part of Development Services on Lawrence Street, enforces the housing code, zoning and historic district rules, but only inside Marietta city limits.

Holding a sale notice, a probate case number or a letter from the city? Send it with your address so we can see where things stand.

Areas we buy in Marietta

We buy all over Marietta, from homes around Marietta Square and in the Whitlock Avenue, Church-Cherokee, Northwest Marietta, Washington Avenue and Kennesaw Avenue historic districts to the Franklin Gateway corridor and neighborhoods on the south side near Dobbins Air Reserve Base. Outside the city limits, we buy anywhere in Cobb County. Own property elsewhere in the metro? Our Atlanta cash home buyers page covers that too.

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.

Facing a deadline on a Marietta house?

Tell us the address and what’s going on. We’ll look it over and come back with a straight answer, usually within a day.

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How it works

Fill out the form with your Marietta address, or call (678) 926-9776 if you'd rather talk. We'll look at the house and your situation, and you'll usually have a cash offer within 24 hours. If it works for you, we close with a Georgia closing attorney on your schedule, with no fees and no obligation.

Questions sellers ask

How fast can I sell my house in Marietta, GA?

Usually the title search and your moving plans set the pace, not us. Because we pay cash, nobody is waiting on a bank to approve a loan. Give us your target date and we’ll tell you honestly if it’s realistic.

Where are foreclosure auctions held in Cobb County?

Cobb County’s foreclosure sales are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Cobb County courthouse in Marietta. The sale notices run in the Marietta Daily Journal, the county’s legal newspaper, for the four weeks before. If your house is listed, call us right away so there’s time to look at selling first.

Do you buy houses in Marietta’s historic districts?

Yes. We buy older homes around the Square and in neighborhoods like Whitlock Avenue and Church-Cherokee as-is. You don’t have to repair or update anything before you sell.

Can I sell a house in Marietta with open code violations?

Often, yes. Marietta’s Code Enforcement Division handles cases inside city limits, and an open case doesn’t always rule out a sale. Send us the letter along with your address and we’ll tell you what we see.

Do cash home buyers in Marietta charge fees?

Some do, so ask before you sign anything. We don’t charge commissions or fees, and we cover typical closing costs. You’ll see exactly what you’d walk away with before you decide.

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