Behind on property taxes, or is there a lien recorded against your Broward County house? You can still sell — and you don't have to pay anything upfront. ZalmanBuys buys homes for cash as-is, and the title company clears delinquent taxes and recorded liens directly from the sale proceeds at closing. Get a written, no-obligation offer within 24 hours and close in as little as 14 days.
| Sell to ZalmanBuys | List with an agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to close | As little as 14 days | Months of showings + escrow |
| Handling liens & back taxes | Paid from proceeds at closing | You often must clear them first |
| Repairs before sale | $0 — sold as-is | Often $10k–$50k+ |
| Commission / fees | $0 | ~5–6% |
| Beating a tax-deed / foreclosure date | Cash, no lender delays | Financing can miss the deadline |
| Certainty of closing | Firm cash offer | Financing can fall through |
Can I sell a house that has a tax lien on it?
Yes. A property tax lien or other lien does not stop a sale — it simply has to be paid off when title transfers. At closing, the title company pays the county for delinquent taxes and satisfies recorded liens out of the sale proceeds, then delivers clean title to us and the remaining balance to you.
What happens to my back taxes and liens at closing?
The title company runs a title search, gets exact payoff figures for delinquent Broward County property taxes and any recorded liens, and pays them directly from the proceeds at closing. You do not have to pay them upfront or out of pocket — they come off the top of the sale.
Do you buy houses with code enforcement, municipal, or HOA liens?
Yes. We regularly buy Broward homes with code enforcement fines, municipal or utility liens, HOA or association liens, and contractor or judgment liens. The title company identifies each one and negotiates or pays the payoff at closing so title transfers clean.
What if I owe more in liens and taxes than the house is worth?
It still may work — some liens and code fines can be negotiated down at payoff, and our above-market approach can leave more room to cover them. If the total truly exceeds the value, we will tell you honestly and point you toward other options. There is no cost or obligation to find out.
How fast can you close on a house with a tax lien in Broward?
As little as 14 days once we have the payoff figures, with a written offer in 24 hours. Because we pay cash there is no lender, so liens and back taxes can be cleared and title transferred quickly — often before a tax deed or foreclosure deadline.
Written, no-obligation cash offer in 24 hours. No fees, no repairs — liens and back taxes handled at closing, close in as little as 14 days.