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How to Sell a House With Liens and Leave the Stress Behind

June 03, 20252 min read

🧾 Selling a House With Liens? Here’s How to Leave the Stress Behind

Discovering a lien on your property can feel like a punch to the gut. Whether it’s a tax lien, contractor lien, or something else entirely, one thing is clear:

It’s stressful. It’s confusing. And it can feel like there’s no way out.

But here’s the truth most sellers don’t hear —
You can still sell your house even with liens. And you can do it fast.


😰 Why Liens Cause So Much Stress

Liens are legal claims attached to your property. You might not even know they exist until:

  • You try to sell and the title company flags it

  • A foreclosure notice hits your mailbox

  • A buyer backs out at the last second

Sellers often feel trapped, especially if they’re dealing with:

  • Job loss

  • Medical bills

  • Divorce

  • Inherited property

  • Code violations or fines

The mental load of owning a house with debt hanging over it is real — and heavy.


🛑 Why Most Sales Fall Apart

Traditional real estate agents aren’t equipped to handle liens. Their usual advice?

“Clear the lien first, then we’ll list the property.”

Translation: you’re on your own.
No help negotiating. No plan to resolve it. Just delays.

And while the lien keeps growing, so does the stress.


✅ We Handle Liens — So You Can Move On

At We Buy Homes, we specialize in buying houses as-is — even with liens attached.

Here’s how it works:

  1. You tell us about the property (and the lien if you know it).

  2. We work with title companies and lien holders to clear or resolve it.

  3. You get a real cash offer — fast.

We’ve helped sellers walk away clean from:

  • IRS tax liens

  • Mechanic’s liens

  • Judgment liens

  • Child support liens

  • HOA fines

  • Code enforcement debt

You don’t need to fix anything. You don’t even need to pay off the lien upfront.


💬 Final Thought

You don’t have to let a lien control your life.
You can sell your house — and leave the stress behind.

We’ll help you do it quickly, legally, and with real support every step of the way.


👉 Get Your Cash Offer Today
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Troy Mire

Troy P. Mire is a distinguished Real Estate Broker (DRE: 01199870) and Mortgage Broker (NMLS: 1795353) known for his expertise in the real estate industry. With a focus on providing comprehensive services, Troy specializes in FHA, Conventional, VA, USDA, and DCSR loans. Operating in various Southern California counties, including LA, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Fernando, and San Bernardino, Troy's commitment to personalized and professional real estate services has earned him a notable reputation in the field. For inquiries or assistance, Troy can be reached at [email protected] or 562-244-7963.

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