Q: In Phila, Can a homeowner whose home is being auctioned due to a tax lien, legally sell their home During this process
This is specifically for the Philadelphia sheriff sales, tax liens as opposed to mortgage foreclosures. Can the homeowner sell the property before it goes to the auction.
A:
Your legal obligation is the standard real estate sales contract is to deliver clear title (free of liens, encumbrances, and title defects) at the closing/settlement of the sale. The taxes will be paid by the escrow agent at time of settlement, so that the property is delivered to buyer free of liens.
So yes, you may sell the property in advance of a tax sale, assuming the sale proceeds are sufficient to pay off the tax liens, and any other liens and encumbrances.
Oh, and the taxing authorities will be quite pleased with you.
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