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All lien types — resolved at closing

Sell Your Long Beach Home With Liens — Any Type

IRS federal tax liens, HOA delinquency liens, mechanic's liens, judgment liens, child support liens — none of these prevent a sale. Every lien is paid from closing proceeds. You pay nothing upfront.

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Challenges you're facing

We Understand What You're Going Through

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IRS Federal Tax Liens Block Traditional Sales

An IRS lien on your property must be paid off or released before any buyer's lender will fund. Cash buyers can close — and liens are paid at closing, not before.

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HOA Delinquency Can Be Enormous

Years of unpaid HOA fees, special assessments, late fees, and interest can accumulate to tens of thousands of dollars. These must be addressed in any property sale.

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Mechanic's Liens from Unpaid Contractors

Contractors who weren't paid for work on your property can file mechanic's liens. These attach to the property and must be resolved in any title transfer.

Judgment Liens from Lawsuits

A civil judgment against you can become a lien on your property if recorded with the county. These appear in the title search and must be paid at closing.

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You Don't Know How Much You Owe

Many homeowners are unaware of all the liens on their property. A title search during escrow identifies every recorded lien and calculates the exact payoff amount.

How Jay Buys Houses helps

Here's Exactly How We Help

We identify every lien through a full title search

Our escrow company conducts a complete title search before close, identifying every recorded lien — even ones you may not know about. There are no surprises at closing.

All liens paid from your closing proceeds

The escrow company collects payoff amounts from each lienholder, pays them directly from your sale proceeds, and obtains lien releases. You don't write a single check before closing.

We work with IRS for federal lien releases

IRS federal tax liens require a formal payoff and certificate of release. Our team has navigated IRS lien resolution dozens of times. We know the process and the timeline.

HOA delinquency resolved through escrow

We contact the HOA, obtain the total delinquency amount including penalties and interest, pay it at closing, and obtain the transfer clearance. You don't negotiate with the HOA.

Local expertise: Long Beach has dozens of homeowners associations with varying assessment structures. We know which HOAs have the highest delinquency rates, which have the most aggressive collection policies, and how to work with each one efficiently. We've resolved HOA delinquencies at Belmont Shore HOA, Poly Walk, and dozens of others.

How the Process Works

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Call or Submit

Fill out the form or call (562) 234-2832. We call back within 5 minutes.

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We Visit & Show the Math

Within 24 hours, written offer with every number explained.

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Pick Your Date & Get Paid

You choose closing date. Cash wired same day.

★★★★★

"I lost my job and fell behind on everything — mortgage, HOA, property taxes. I had three different liens on the property and was convinced I'd lose it all at auction. Jay explained that all of it gets paid from closing proceeds. I walked away with $44,000 I didn't expect to have."

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Sandra P.
Three simultaneous liens, Central Long Beach
Common questions

Questions About Your Situation

Yes. Having multiple liens makes the process more complex, but it doesn't prevent a sale. Each lienholder receives a payoff from escrow. What matters is whether the total of all lien payoffs is less than the sale price — if so, you receive the difference. If liens exceed the sale price, a short sale negotiation with one or more lienholders may be needed.
If an IRS lien exceeds the property value, a short sale (where the IRS accepts less than the full lien amount as satisfaction) may be possible. This requires IRS approval and takes additional time. We can coordinate with a tax professional experienced in IRS lien negotiations. Call us immediately if you're in this situation.
The title company conducts a full chain-of-title search through the LA County Recorder's Office, identifying every recorded document affecting the property — deeds, liens, judgments, easements. This search is comprehensive and is required before any title insurance can be issued and any closing can occur.

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