If your house is heading toward a sheriff sale in Pickerington, the time is now to take action
At this stage, foreclosure has already progressed to the point that the lender is getting ready to auction the house off to the highest bidder and leave nothing for you.
You may have received the phone calls, the legal notices… Process servers showing up at your door.
A court judgment from the lender may already be in place…
And a sheriff sale date where house will be auctioned off could be approaching quickly
That can feel overwhelming, shameful and/or frustrating
But here’s the truth:
You may still be able to stop the sheriff sale… if you act fast and work with the right people
Watch this quick video to learn how to avoid sheriff sale in Pickerington Ohio before it’s too late
What is a sheriff sale
A sheriff sale is when your property is auctioned to the highest bidder after foreclosure. The house is literally auctioned off and the homeowner is forced out of the house.
At that point:
- The lender is attempting to recover what is owed by selling the house to the highest bidder at a public auction
- The property is sold publicly meaning people actually bid on the house
- You may lose ownership completely and this could destroy your credit for many years
Can you still stop it
In many cases… yes.
But timing matters and the earlier you take action, the more control and generally speaking the more options you have
Sometimes lenders are not easy to work with and cause their own delays so contacting them ASAP is key. Some lenders will continue piling on fees and making it nearly impossible for the homeowner to get out from under the loan.
Step 1: Understand your timeline
You need to know exactly where things stand
Find out:
- Whether a sheriff sale date has been scheduled or not
- How much time you have left before the sale
- The total payoff amount including fee’s
Step 2: Explore your options with the lender
Depending on your situation, you may be able to:
- Reinstate the loan – This would require you to come up with the money which could easily amount to thousands of dollars. If you’re able to come up with a large sum of money… Great! That would be a huge win! However, many people
- Enter a payment plan
- Modify the loan
- Request temporary relief
Step 3: Sell before the auction
For many homeowners, this is the most realistic and effective solution.
Selling before the sheriff sale allows you to:
- Stop the foreclosure process right in it’s tracks!
- Pay off the lender completely and be done with it
- Avoid the public auction
- Preserve any remaining equity and have the hope of putting some money in your pocket
Many homeowners choose to work with cash home buyers in Pickerington Ohio because traditional sales often take too long in this situation.
Why speed matters
Every day counts.
Many homeowners choose to sell their house fast in Pickerington Ohio to avoid reaching the auction stage.
Selling as-is can help you move faster
If your property needs work, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck.
Many homeowners choose to sell their house as-is in Pickerington Ohio so they don’t have to deal with repairs or delays.
Where this situation usually begins
Sheriff sale situations don’t happen overnight.
They typically start when homeowners fall behind.
If you haven’t already, it’s important to understand what happens when you are behind on mortgage payments in Pickerington Ohio so you can take action earlier in the process.
If things have already escalated, you may also want to understand facing foreclosure in Pickerington Ohio and what options exist at that stage.
How our process works
We keep things simple:
Step 1: Reach out to us HERE or call / text 614-300-5151
Step 2: We review your situation… in person or over the phone
Step 3: You receive a fair cash offer… no haggling, no games!
Step 4: You choose your closing date… We can close on your schedule
No pressure… no obligations… no surprises.
Get help before it’s too late
If your house is approaching a sheriff sale in Pickerington…
Don’t wait.
Call or text 614-300-5151
Fill out the form HERE
Or learn more about how we buy houses in Pickerington Ohio
Check out what other sellers are saying about us… (Video Below)
