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Are you facing foreclosure and wondering how to stop foreclosure now?  We’ve put together free online guides to help homeowners just like you explore your options and find a clear path forward from your current situation.

You’re not alone in facing foreclosure… and you certainly won’t be the last.  So don’t be too hard on yourself. It happens to good people every day.

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Facing Foreclosure? You Still Have Options.

A missed mortgage payment can turn into a stack of letters, phone calls, and deadlines. If you have received a foreclosure notice in Atlanta or elsewhere in metro Georgia, take a breath and start with the facts: What is your scheduled sale date? What amount does the mortgage servicer say you owe? How much equity might you have in the home? The answers will help you decide what to do next.

TBK Buys Houses purchases homes as-is. If selling is the right choice for you, we can review your property and discuss a cash offer without requiring you to make repairs first. You can also speak with your mortgage servicer, a HUD-approved housing counselor, or an attorney about ways to keep your home. The decision is yours, and there is no obligation to accept an offer from us.

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First, Confirm Where You Are in the Foreclosure Process

In Georgia, a lender generally does not need to file a lawsuit to foreclose on a home securing a mortgage. State rules require written notice at least 30 days before the proposed foreclosure sale, and sales are generally held on the first Tuesday of the month, with a holiday exception. Your actual rights and deadlines depend on your loan, notices, and circumstances. Do not assume a conversation with a buyer, a listing, or an offer will pause a scheduled sale. Confirm any postponement directly with the mortgage servicer or its authorized representative.

If you have received a notice, take these steps today:

1. Find the sale date. Check the written foreclosure notice and verify the date with the servicer or the person named in the notice.
2. Request current figures. Ask for the amount needed to bring the loan current and, if you are considering a sale, a written mortgage payoff statement. Ask whether fees or other liens must be addressed.
3. Contact the mortgage servicer. Ask which loss mitigation options are available and what documents it needs from you.
4. Get independent help if you need it. A HUD-approved housing counselor can help you review options. A Georgia attorney can advise you about your legal rights and any urgent deadlines.
5. Compare the numbers. Estimate what you would receive after paying the mortgage, taxes, liens, closing expenses, and any other obligations. Compare a conventional listing with an as-is cash offer if you are considering a sale.

Federal mortgage servicing rules generally restrict when a servicer can start foreclosure and provide protections for certain complete assistance applications, but exceptions and timing rules apply. Submit requested documents promptly and get written confirmation of any decision or sale postponement.

Ways to Avoid or Resolve Foreclosure

1. Work With Your Mortgage Servicer to Keep the Home

If you want to stay, tell your servicer immediately. Depending on the loan and your situation, it may discuss repayment, forbearance, modification, or another loss mitigation option. Ask what you qualify for, what the revised payments would be, and whether the plan resolves missed amounts or leaves a future balance. A request for help does not automatically cancel a sale, so keep track of the scheduled date and all written responses.

2. Sell the Home Through a Real Estate Listing

If your property is market-ready and there is enough time before the auction, listing it may bring a higher sale price. Account for preparation, showings, possible repairs, commissions, buyer financing, closing costs, and the risk that a contract may fall through. Ask a local agent for a realistic price and timeline, then compare the projected net proceeds with other options.

3. Sell the Home As-Is to a Cash Buyer

An as-is sale may make sense if the home needs work, you need a simpler sale, or the timeline is tight. TBK Buys Houses can review the property, discuss its condition and title, and make an offer you can compare with your other choices. A cash sale still requires a clear path through title and closing, and no responsible buyer can promise to stop a foreclosure without verifying the facts and completing the transaction in time.

4. Ask About a Short Sale or Deed in Lieu

If the home may sell for less than the total debt, ask the servicer about a short sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure. These options usually require lender review and approval. Ask in writing how any remaining balance, other liens, and taxes would be handled. An attorney or qualified tax professional can help you understand the consequences before you sign.

5. Get Legal Advice About Other Options

Bankruptcy or a challenge involving notice or loan servicing can have major legal and financial consequences. A qualified attorney can assess whether any legal option fits your facts. Seek that advice promptly if your sale date is near.

How a Sale to TBK Buys Houses Works

Step 1: Tell us about the house. Share the address, basic condition, your preferred move date, and whether you have received a foreclosure notice. If you know the auction date, include it.

Step 2: We review the property. We may ask questions or arrange a visit to understand the home’s condition and any repairs it needs. We also discuss the proposed closing timeline.

Step 3: Review the written offer. If the property is a fit, we present an offer for you to consider. Review the price, closing expenses, contingencies, and your estimated proceeds. You are free to decline.

Step 4: Close through a closing attorney. If you accept, the closing attorney verifies title and payoff amounts, prepares the closing documents, pays obligations from the proceeds as applicable, and disburses the remaining funds according to the final settlement statement. The closing date depends on title, lender payoff information, and the terms of the agreement.

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What If Your House Needs Repairs?

A damaged roof, outdated kitchen, unfinished renovation, water damage, or a house full of belongings can make a traditional sale harder to prepare. You do not need to renovate just to ask TBK Buys Houses for an offer. Describe the condition honestly so we can evaluate the property as it stands. If there are personal belongings you cannot remove, tell us up front and we can discuss that during the offer process.

What If You Have Equity in the Home?

Equity is the difference between the property’s value and the amounts owed against it, before sale costs. Even if you are behind on payments, you may still have equity worth protecting. Get a payoff statement, identify liens or unpaid taxes, and compare estimated net proceeds across your options. An offer that closes quickly is useful only if its price and terms work for you.

For example, if the home could sell for $300,000 and total mortgage debt, liens, and selling expenses would be $245,000, the estimated amount left would be $55,000. Those are illustrative numbers; your closing attorney’s settlement statement will show the actual figures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell my house after receiving a foreclosure notice in Georgia?

You may be able to sell before the foreclosure sale if there is enough time to complete closing and resolve the mortgage payoff and other title issues. Act quickly, verify the sale date, and keep your servicer informed. A signed purchase agreement alone does not guarantee a postponement.

Will requesting a cash offer stop the foreclosure?

No. Requesting or receiving an offer does not itself stop the process. Any postponement must be confirmed by the party authorized to conduct or manage the foreclosure. If the deadline is close, contact your servicer and seek legal advice immediately.

Do I have to fix the house before selling to TBK Buys Houses?

You can request an offer for the property in its current condition. We will account for its condition when evaluating the offer. The written agreement will state the actual terms.

How fast can I close?

Timing varies with title, payoff statements, liens, access, and the closing attorney’s work. Tell us your auction date at the start so we can give you a realistic assessment. We will not promise a specific closing date until the necessary details are reviewed.

What if I owe more than the home is worth?

You may need your lender’s approval for a short sale, or another arrangement to satisfy the debt. Speak with the servicer and a qualified attorney before assuming a sale can proceed. We can consider the property, but an offer does not replace lender approval.

Should I sell or try to keep my home?

That depends on your income, future payment, available assistance, equity, home condition, and priorities. Start with the servicer and a HUD-approved housing counselor if staying is your goal. If selling is an option, compare a listing and an as-is offer based on the amount you would actually receive and the time each route requires.

Take the Next Step

You do not have to make a decision based on a stressful letter or a rushed sales pitch. Get the sale date, request your payoff, ask about options to keep the home, and compare the real numbers if you might sell. TBK Buys Houses is available to discuss an as-is purchase in the Atlanta area and provide an offer for your consideration.

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