Delinquent property taxes, code enforcement fines, contractor liens, judgments, and second mortgages are all things a title company deals with routinely. Title runs a search, the payoffs get itemized, and they come out of the sale before you receive your share.
The real question is whether the total of what's owed exceeds what the property is worth. If it does, we'll tell you plainly and talk through alternatives instead of running you in circles.
Arkansas properties with several years of unpaid taxes can eventually be certified to the state and sold at auction. If you've received notices about that, timing matters — call sooner rather than later.
When owners typically call us about this
- Several years of delinquent property taxes
- Judgments, tax liens, or contractor liens on title
- Missing heirs or unclear ownership history
- Old mortgages never released on record
Questions about this
- Can I sell if I owe back taxes?
- Usually yes. The taxes are paid from proceeds at closing.
- What if the liens exceed the value?
- Then a normal sale may not work. We'll say so rather than waste your time.
Titan Property Investors is a private real estate investor, not a law firm, brokerage, or financial advisor. This page is general information about Arkansas property situations and is not legal, tax, or financial advice.