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Can I sell a house with a lis pendens in Broward County?
A lis pendens is the public notice a lender records when it files a foreclosure lawsuit. It does not mean you've lost the house. You can still sell, but the lis pendens has to be released at closing, so the sale must pay off the lender in full or be approved by them.
In Broward County, that means working with the Broward County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How pre-foreclosure works in Broward County
Every pre-foreclosure situation in Broward County follows Florida law. These are the stages and the local offices involved.
Breach letter
Most mortgages require the lender to send a notice of default (breach letter) giving you time — usually 30 days — to cure before it accelerates the loan.
Lis pendens recorded
When the lender files suit in the Broward County Circuit Court (17th Judicial Circuit), it records a lis pendens in the Broward County public records (s. 48.23, Fla. Stat.). Title searches will now show it.
Summons served
You have 20 days from service to file a response. Missing it can lead to a default judgment.
Case moves forward
The case heads toward summary or final judgment. This is the best window to sell on your terms.
Release at closing
When the sale pays off the loan, the lender dismisses the case and the lis pendens is released, clearing title.
Selling a house with a lis pendens in Broward County
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 with a lis pendens throughout Broward County, including Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines and Pompano Beach, and in unincorporated areas.
| County | Broward County, South Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Fort Lauderdale |
| Court for pre-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 | Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach |
Options for Broward County homeowners
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. Broward County homeowners in this spot usually weigh respond to the lawsuit, ask for loss mitigation, refinance or reinstate, sell with an agent and sell for cash. We're happy to talk through each one — no pressure.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- A lis pendens showed up in the public records
- You were served with a foreclosure summons
- Calls and letters from investors started arriving
- You don't know how much time is left
Three steps. Your schedule.
Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Broward 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 Broward County homeowners ask about pre-foreclosure
Is a notice of default the same as a lis pendens?
No. A notice of default (or breach letter) comes from the lender before a lawsuit. A lis pendens is recorded once the lawsuit has been filed.
Can I sell a house with a lis pendens on it?
Yes. The title company gets a payoff from the lender, pays it at closing, and the lender then dismisses the case and releases the lis pendens.
Where is a lis pendens recorded in Broward County?
In the Broward County official records, kept by the Broward County Clerk of Court. You can search the records by owner name to see whether one has been filed.
Do you buy houses in every part of Broward County?
Yes — including Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines and Pompano Beach, the county seat of Fort Lauderdale, and unincorporated areas.
Which court handles pre-foreclosure cases in Broward County?
The Broward County Circuit Court (17th Judicial Circuit). The Broward County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.
How fast can you close in Broward 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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