Sell Your House Fast in Lakeland Highlands, FL. Damaged, Vacant or Inherited Homes Welcome.

We pay the closing costs on a sale to us, except your share of any transfer tax, and the purchase agreement sets this out. Eagle does not charge you an agent commission on a direct sale to us. Your mortgage payoff and any liens, delinquent taxes, HOA or association balances, agreed prorations and other seller obligations are deducted from your proceeds when applicable. The closing professional provides a settlement statement showing the charges and credits before closing. Transfer, deed, conveyance or similar taxes vary by state and locality. For a sale in Lakeland Highlands: 70 cents per $100 of the price on the deed; the contract decides who pays.

Often, yes. Delinquent property taxes and many recorded liens can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, provided there is enough equity and the required payoff or release can be obtained. The title search or other closing review will identify items that must be paid, released or otherwise resolved. A disputed lien, an unavailable payoff or debts exceeding the available proceeds can delay or prevent closing unless the issue is resolved or the creditor agrees to another arrangement. Tell us what you know upfront so the closing professional can investigate it early.

It depends on how title was held and Florida law. Property held in the deceased owner's name alone may require probate or another estate procedure before anyone has authority to sign a deed. Property held in a trust or with survivorship rights may pass outside probate. A probate or estate attorney licensed in Florida should confirm who has authority and which procedure applies. We can evaluate the property and make an offer while that is being established, but we cannot close until someone has legal authority to sign.

Selling a property as-is does not automatically eliminate disclosure obligations under applicable federal, state or local law. Tell us what you know about the roof, plumbing, electrical system, foundation, environmental conditions and any past damage or repairs so we can evaluate the property accurately and address known issues in writing before you sign. A real estate attorney licensed in Florida can confirm which disclosures apply.

Eagle may purchase the property itself or, if the purchase agreement permits, assign its contractual rights to another investor or purchasing entity. Any assignment right is stated in the agreement before you sign. The agreement also states the price, closing date or timeline, contingencies and other material terms. The closing is handled by the title company, escrow holder, settlement agent or closing attorney used for the transaction.

A sale may help avoid a foreclosure sale if it closes in time and the proceeds are enough to satisfy the required payoff, or if the lender gives written approval to accept less. In Florida, a foreclosure generally goes through the court. We cannot promise to stop or postpone a foreclosure; that depends on the lender or servicer, the court, the timing and whether the transaction closes. Contact us as early as possible and bring every notice you have so we can usually tell you whether our expected timeline appears workable. A HUD-approved housing counselor or an attorney licensed in Florida can explain your legal options and deadlines. At Eagle, we can help only if there are at least 3 weeks before the auction date and you can send paperwork quickly and help the title company close fast. Our Florida page explains how the foreclosure process generally works in the state.

Yes. Lakeland Highlands is an unincorporated community with Lakeland mailing addresses, and we look at houses there the same way as anywhere else. We buy houses in the condition they are in, and whether we make an offer depends on the property, the value and whether the numbers work. Mobile homes are the one exception, covered in the next answer.

Yes, when you own the land under the home and sell the two together. Send us the address and tell us what you own, and we will look at it.

Often, yes. We look at houses with fire, smoke or water damage, and if the numbers work we make a written offer for the house as it stands. Your insurer or adjuster can answer questions about your claim. Tell us what you know about the damage and any repairs already made, and we can usually tell you what to expect before you decide.

Yes. A vacant house is one of the simpler sales for us, because nobody has to move out. Tell us if the utilities are off or the house has been empty for a while. We can buy it as it stands if the numbers work, without cleaning or repairs.

After you accept the offer and sign a purchase agreement, a title or escrow company checks the title, arranges the payoffs and handles the closing. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. You pick the date, and you can sign in person or remotely.

We look at the condition of the house, recent sales nearby and the repairs it would need, then make a written offer. A cash offer is usually lower than what a fully repaired house could reach on the open market, because the buyer takes on the repairs and the risk of reselling. You skip the repairs, the showings and the wait, and there is no obligation to accept.

No. You can ask for our offer and compare it to a listing. With an agent you may pay a commission, usually between 5% and 6% of the sale price, plus repairs and carrying costs while you wait. If the house is in good shape and you have both the time and the money to get it ready, listing may get you more, and we can usually tell you so.