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.

We Buy Houses in Texas | Cash Home Buyers

Whether your house is in a big city, a suburb or a small town, if you need to sell it without the usual hassle, we'd like to hear from you. MarKey Home Buyers buys houses for cash across Texas, in any condition, directly from the owner.

We're headquartered in Atlanta, and we work with Texas sellers by phone and online. Tell us about the property, and we'll give you an honest read on it and, if it's a fit, a cash offer.

Why Texas homeowners sell to MarKey

Any condition. We buy as-is, so there are no repairs, no cleaning and no showings.
A cash purchase. Nobody's waiting on a buyer's bank to approve a loan.
Your timeline. Close soon, or give yourself time to plan the move. It's your call.
No commissions or fees. We're the buyer, not an agent, and we pay typical closing costs.
Honest answers. If listing or another option fits you better, we'll say so.

Situations we help with

Most of the people who reach out are dealing with more than a sale. We regularly hear from Texans who are:

Facing a foreclosure notice or sale date (foreclosure options) or falling behind on payments
Handling an estate in probate or an inherited house
Stuck on title problems, or owing back taxes and liens
Sitting on a house that needs major repairs or has open code violations
Ready to be done as a landlord
Going through a divorce
Frustrated with a listing that won't sell

Not every situation has a clean fix, and we won't pretend otherwise. But we'll look at yours and tell you what we see.

How foreclosure works in Texas

Most Texas foreclosures happen out of court. If your loan uses a deed of trust with a power of sale, the lender can sell the house at a public auction without filing a lawsuit. Some loans, like home equity loans and reverse mortgages, need a court order first.

For a house you live in, the Texas Property Code lays out these steps:

Notice of default: The servicer has to send you written notice by certified mail and give you at least 20 days to catch up before it can send a notice of sale.
Notice of sale: That notice has to go out at least 21 days before the sale date.
The sale: Auctions happen on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (the first Wednesday when that Tuesday is January 1 or July 4), in the area the county commissioners court designates. That's usually at the courthouse, but a county can choose another public place nearby. Harris County, for example, uses the Bayou City Event Center.

Add those minimums together and there can be roughly six weeks between the first notice and the auction. Talk to your lender and a HUD-approved housing counselor about options like reinstatement or a loan modification. If selling turns out to be the right move, reach out early. A sale that closes before the auction pays off the loan, but only when there's time to finish the title work and get a payoff. This is general information, not legal advice.

Texas cities we buy in

Sell my house fast in Houston (Harris County)
Sell my house fast in Dallas (Dallas County)
Sell my house fast in San Antonio (Bexar County)
Sell my house fast in Fort Worth (Tarrant County)

Don't see your city? We buy across the whole state, from the big metros to small towns. Send us the address and we'll take a look.

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.

Selling a house anywhere in Texas?

Send us the address and your timeline. We’ll review it and come back with a straight answer.

Get My Texas Cash Offer →Confidential · No obligation · Or call/text (678) 926-9776

How it works

Fill out the form or call (678) 926-9776 with your Texas address. We review the property and your situation, and you'll usually have a cash offer within 24 hours. Pick your closing date, and a title company handles the closing. No fees, no obligation.

Questions sellers ask

Do you really buy houses anywhere in Texas?

Yes. MarKey Home Buyers buys houses across Texas, in cities, suburbs and small towns. We’re based in Atlanta, work with Texas sellers by phone and online, and close through a title company.

How long does foreclosure take in Texas?

Most Texas foreclosures skip the courts, so they can move fast. For the home you live in, the servicer must give you at least 20 days to cure the default before sending a notice of sale, and that notice must go out at least 21 days before the first-Tuesday auction. If you already have a sale date, send it to us right away.

Where are foreclosure auctions held in Texas?

Each county’s commissioners court designates the spot, usually at the courthouse. Some counties use another public place nearby; Harris County holds its sales at the Bayou City Event Center on Knight Road, and Dallas County uses the north side of the George Allen Courts Building. By law, your notice of sale has to state the earliest time the sale will begin.

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

Yes. We buy houses as-is, so you don’t have to fix, clean or stage anything. The condition is part of our offer, not a to-do list for you.

Do cash home buyers in Texas charge fees?

Some buyers do, so ask before you sign. MarKey charges no fees or commissions and pays typical closing costs, and we’ll show you what you’d walk away with before you agree to anything.

We Buy Houses Across Texas