Facing foreclosure in Fort Lauderdale? Sell for cash before the sale date.
A local Florida buyer for houses in foreclosure in Fort Lauderdale. Two minutes to request an offer, and you choose the closing date.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a house in foreclosure in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. In Florida a foreclosure has to go through the Circuit Court, so there is usually time to sell between the lawsuit and the Clerk's sale. You can sell for cash any time before the Clerk files the certificate of sale, pay off the lender at closing, and keep any equity that is left.
For Fort Lauderdale properties, the local steps run through the Broward County Circuit Court (17th Judicial Circuit) and the Broward County Clerk of Court.
How foreclosure works in Broward County
Here's how a foreclosure case usually moves in Broward County, which includes Fort Lauderdale. Knowing where you are on this timeline tells you how much room you have to sell.
Missed payments
Federal servicing rules generally keep a lender from filing until a loan is more than 120 days behind. Use this window — it is the cheapest time to sell.
Lawsuit and lis pendens
The lender sues in the Broward County Circuit Court (17th Judicial Circuit) and records a lis pendens. Once you are served you have 20 days to respond.
Final judgment
If the court rules for the lender, it sets a sale date, normally 20–35 days after the judgment (s. 45.031, Fla. Stat.).
Clerk's sale
The Broward County Clerk of Court auctions the home, usually online. You can still pay off or sell until the Clerk files the certificate of sale (s. 45.0315).
After the sale
Any money above the debt is surplus. Claim it with the Clerk — surplus not paid out within a year of the sale is reported as unclaimed (s. 45.032).
What's different about Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale saw roughly two feet of rain in a single day in April 2023, flooding thousands of homes. Broward has thousands of older condos facing new structural-inspection and reserve requirements after the 2021 Surfside collapse, and parts of Fort Lauderdale flooded in the record April 2023 rainstorm.
We buy houses in foreclosure in Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Flagler Village, Lauderdale Manors and Dorsey-Riverbend, and anywhere else in Fort Lauderdale, plus nearby Coral Springs, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines and Pompano Beach.
See also: Foreclosure across Broward County
| County | Broward County, South Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Fort Lauderdale |
| Court for foreclosure cases | Broward County Circuit Court (17th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Broward County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Broward County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Flagler Village, Lauderdale Manors, Dorsey-Riverbend · nearby Coral Springs, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach |
Options for Fort Lauderdale homeowners
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. Fort Lauderdale homeowners in this spot usually weigh reinstate the loan, loan modification or forbearance, list with an agent, short sale and sell for cash. We're happy to talk through each one — no pressure.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- Behind on payments and the gap keeps growing
- A sale date is already set
- Worried about the credit damage
- The servicer won't agree to a plan you can afford
Three steps. Your schedule.
Selling to us takes three steps, and you control the timing of every one.
Tell us about the house
Share the address and a few details online or by phone. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
Get a written cash offer
We review the property and recent nearby sales and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours.
Pick your closing date
Close in as little as 7 days through a Florida title company, or pick a later date. We cover normal closing costs.
What Fort Lauderdale homeowners ask about foreclosure
What happens to my equity if the house goes to auction?
If the auction brings more than you owe, the extra is surplus that you can claim from the Clerk. Selling before the auction usually keeps more of your equity, because auction prices are often below market.
Does Florida law protect me when I sell a house in foreclosure?
Yes. Florida's foreclosure-rescue statute (s. 501.1377) sets contract and cancellation rules for investors who buy homes in foreclosure. Ask us and we'll walk you through your rights in writing before you sign anything.
Where are Broward County foreclosure sales held?
The Broward County Clerk of Court runs court-ordered foreclosure sales. Florida law lets Clerks hold these sales online (s. 45.031), and the sale date is listed in the final judgment.
Do you buy houses in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. We buy in Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge and Flagler Village and every other part of Fort Lauderdale, as well as the rest of Broward County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Fort Lauderdale?
As little as 7 days after you accept, using a Florida title company. If you need more time, we'll set the date that works for you.
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