Selling Before a Tax Auction in Missouri

Understanding Tax Auction

A tax auction (also called a tax sale) occurs when a property owner has failed to pay property taxes for a sufficient period and the county sells the property or a tax certificate to recover the unpaid taxes. In Missouri, counties hold annual tax sales where delinquent properties are sold. If a tax certificate is sold and not redeemed within the redemption period, the certificate holder can apply for a tax deed, transferring ownership of the property.

Your Options

Homeowners facing a tax auction have several options. You can pay the delinquent taxes in full before the auction to remove the property from the sale. You can redeem the property after the tax certificate is sold, by paying the certificate holder the amount paid plus interest. Or you can sell the property before the auction, using the proceeds to pay off the delinquent taxes.

How Midwest Equity Advisors Can Help

We help homeowners who are facing a tax auction sell their properties quickly. We can move fast to provide a fair cash offer and close before the auction date, allowing you to pay off the delinquent taxes and avoid losing your property. We're familiar with the tax sale processes in Jackson County, Clay County, Platte County, Cass County, and the Kansas counties we serve.

Why Choose a Cash Sale?

For homeowners dealing with difficult situations, a cash sale often provides the fastest and most certain path forward. Unlike a traditional listing, a cash sale doesn't require repairs, doesn't involve agent commissions, and doesn't depend on a buyer securing financing. You get a straightforward offer and can close on your timeline — often in as little as seven days.

Midwest Equity Advisors has helped hundreds of Kansas City homeowners in situations just like yours. We approach every situation with compassion and professionalism, and we're always transparent about our process and pricing. Read reviews from past clients or learn how our process works. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

We Buy Houses Throughout Kansas City

No matter which part of the metro area your property is in, we can help. We buy houses in Jackson County, Clay County, Platte County, Cass County, and across the state line in Wyandotte County and Johnson County, KS.