Facing foreclosure in St. Petersburg? Sell for cash before the sale date.
A local Florida buyer for houses in foreclosure in St. Petersburg. 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 St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg properties, the local steps run through the Pinellas County Circuit Court (6th Judicial Circuit) and the Pinellas County Clerk of Court.
How foreclosure works in Pinellas County
Every foreclosure situation in Pinellas County, which includes St. Petersburg follows Florida law. These are the stages and the local offices involved.
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 Pinellas County Circuit Court (6th 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 Pinellas 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).
Selling a house in foreclosure in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg neighborhoods like Shore Acres flooded heavily during Hurricane Helene's surge in 2024. Pinellas is Florida's most densely populated county, with an older housing stock that took heavy surge damage from Hurricane Helene in 2024.
We buy houses in foreclosure in Old Northeast, Kenwood, Childs Park, Shore Acres, Disston Heights and Jungle Terrace, and anywhere else in St. Petersburg, plus nearby Clearwater.
| County | Pinellas County, Tampa Bay |
|---|---|
| County seat | Clearwater |
| Court for foreclosure cases | Pinellas County Circuit Court (6th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Pinellas County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Pinellas County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Old Northeast, Kenwood, Childs Park, Shore Acres, Disston Heights, Jungle Terrace · nearby Clearwater |
Before you sell in St. Petersburg
You have more than one way out. St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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.
Can I sell my house after the foreclosure sale date is set?
Yes. You can sell any time before the Clerk files the certificate of sale. Tell us your sale date when you request an offer and we'll schedule closing ahead of it.
Where are Pinellas County foreclosure sales held?
The Pinellas 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 St. Petersburg?
Yes. We buy in Old Northeast, Kenwood, Childs Park and Shore Acres and every other part of St. Petersburg, as well as the rest of Pinellas County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in St. Petersburg?
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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