Facing foreclosure in Palm Beach County? Sell for cash before the sale date.
A local Florida buyer for houses in foreclosure in Palm Beach County. 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 Palm Beach County?
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.
In Palm Beach County, that means working with the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How foreclosure works in Palm Beach County
Here's how a foreclosure case usually moves in Palm Beach County. 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 Palm Beach County Circuit Court (15th 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County has a large retiree population and many older condos facing post-Surfside inspection and reserve requirements.
We buy houses in foreclosure throughout Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, and in unincorporated areas.
City pages: West Palm Beach
| County | Palm Beach County, South Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | West Palm Beach |
| Court for foreclosure cases | Palm Beach County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Palm Beach County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Palm Beach County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Boca Raton, West Palm Beach |
Is selling right for your Palm Beach County house?
You have more than one way out. Palm Beach County homeowners in this spot usually weigh reinstate the loan, loan modification or forbearance, list with an agent, short sale and sell for cash. We'll tell you honestly if another option fits better.
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.
Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Palm Beach County property.
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 Palm Beach County homeowners ask about foreclosure
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.
How long does foreclosure take in Florida?
Florida is a judicial foreclosure state, so every case goes through the Circuit Court. Contested cases often take many months; uncontested ones can move from filing to sale much faster. The sale itself is set 20–35 days after the final judgment.
Where are Palm Beach County foreclosure sales held?
The Palm Beach 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 every part of Palm Beach County?
Yes — including Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, the county seat of West Palm Beach, and unincorporated areas.
Which court handles foreclosure cases in Palm Beach County?
The Palm Beach County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit). The Palm Beach County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.
How fast can you close in Palm Beach County?
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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Get your no-obligation cash offer on your Palm Beach County property.
Two minutes to submit, a written offer within 24 hours, and the closing date you choose. Nothing to fix, nothing to list.