The Trustee Sale-And We Thought We Were Getting A Great Deal!
Securing a copy of the title history is very important before participating in a Trustee Sale. We call it the “chain of title” or “limited title report”. There is a minimal cost of approximately $100 to obtain this report.
The reason for obtaining a chain of title is to ensure several things. One, that the foreclosing lender is a first position lien holder. Secondly, are there any IRS liens, mechanic’s liens or Arizona property tax liens.
When you purchase a home at the Trustee Sale, you are buying a lien, not a property. If you don’t do your research, you could accidentally buy a second position lien in which case you will have bought an obligation to pay off any first position lien.
IRS liens are rarer but more important. Per the IRS redemption rights, it states the property can be seized 120 days of notification of the Trustee Sale. Note the redemption period starts upon IRS being notified.
Verifying liens can be somewhat tricky, especially mechanics liens. Once you verify the lien you will then have to locate the contractor and try to reach a settlement prior to bidding on the property. You also might consider the services of an attorney at this point. If this doesn’t work or you feel uncomfortable, passing on the property might be your best option.
A home going to foreclosure almost always has State property tax liens. These liens usually don’t hurt the profit margin of the investor. They also do not need to be paid up front at the time of the Trustee sale. This type of lien usually has less cost factors than the other types of liens.
Trustee Sales in Arizona can help investors and homeowners gets great prices on homes in the Phoenix area but you need to do a little homework regarding the value of the property and the liens being purchased and acquired by the successful bidder.
By doing your research correctly and timely can reap amazing benefits to the investor. Arizona currently has some of the best bargains in the country for the savvy investor
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