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Code liens · violations · unpermitted work · HOA liens

We buy houses with liens

We buy St. Petersburg houses with liens, permit issues, code violations and other property problems.

Call or Text (866) 745-9167

Family-owned · 20+ years · Pinellas County

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Common questions

Liens, violations & selling

Can I really sell a house with a lien on it?
Yes. The lien has to be addressed for the title to transfer, but that doesn’t mean you have to pay it off first. We handle the payoff or negotiated settlement through closing.
No — it’s definitely not hopeless. Handled properly, with a buyer experienced in code cases like Fair Value Homebuyers, you can expect the positive outcome. The cases we’ve taken on have consistently seen substantial reductions.
No. We buy as-is and send our own crews to clear violations and coordinate with the inspector.You don’t rent a dumpster, hire a landscaper, or pay for repairs.
No. Once you authorize us, we attend the Special Magistrate or code hearings for you. You skip court entirely.

Cash Advance  Before You Sell Your House

We have helped many clients who have taken advantage of our Cash Advance Program to help them with their moving costs, past due bills or for any other reason

LOCAL & EXPERIENCED

Who you'll be working with

Paul

Founder, Fair Value Homebuyers

“I’m Paul. Along with my team, I’ve spent 20+ years helping Homeowners sell without repairs, with flexible closing dates and terms, and always at a fair price. Whatever you’re facing—a difficult situation, a tight timeline or just want it done—we’re here to help.”

Gary

Lead Property Buyer

“I’m Gary and I have helped many people by coordinating the sale of an inherited property where many heirs were involved. I have also alleviated the headaches for many people relating to problem tenants who were not paying rent and who refused to vacate the property and we have helped many individuals who were low on funds and wanted to sell their house. In these instances, we advanced them cash prior to the sale and, after the sale, we allowed them to remain in their house for a few weeks until they found a place to move to.”

WHAT OUR SELLERS SAY

Our local sellers will tell you

“We were dealing with bad tenants and had no idea what to do. Fair Value Home Buyers stepped in and handled everything, even hiring an attorney to help us navigate the situation. They are the best real estate investors we could have found. The process was a smooth transaction from start to finish. I highly recommend them to anyone dealing with a difficult property situation!”

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John Hoes

“Fair Value Home Buyers made selling my house in Plant City so easy. They bought it as-is, so I didn’t have to worry about any repairs. They gave me a fair cash offer and closed quickly. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing a hassle-free sale.”

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Belle Elliott

“I needed to close fast. They moved at warp speed and made it so hassle-free and easy.”

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Carolyn Kowalski

“My brother and I inherited our mother’s house and had no idea where to start — there were back taxes, the place needed work, and we live in different states. Paul and his team walked us through every step, handled the title issues, and gave us a fair cash price. They never once pressured us. What could have been a nightmare turned into the easiest part of a hard year.”

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Dorothy & Frank Alvarez

“I had a rental with a tenant who hadn’t paid in months and a property that needed more repairs than I could afford. Every agent told me to fix it up first. Fair Value bought it as-is, tenant and all, and closed on the date I asked for. They handled the messy parts I didn’t want to deal with and treated me straight the whole way. I’d send anyone in a tough spot to them.”

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James T. Morrison

I had a tenant who stopped paying rent and refused to vacate the property. This created quite a headache for me since I was trying to sell my house. Fair Value Homebuyers handled all communications with the tenant and purchased my property in a quick and easy transaction. I am a very satisfied

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Herb Rittmeier

3 Simple Steps

How it works

1

Tell Us About Your Property

Share a few details about your property with us over the phone.

2

Receive Your Cash Offer

We present you with a fair, no-obligation cash offer for your property

3

Choose Your Closing Date

Pick the closing date that works best for you. We handle the rest and close on time.

Real result

$250,000

$2,900

The $250,000 code lien

A local seller was terrified after inheriting a property with compounding daily fines. Standard buyers walked away. The seller signed one simple document authorizing us to step in, and we took over.
Our team physically attended the city’s Special Magistrate hearing on their behalf, presented our cleanup plan, and negotiated a $250,000 code lien down to just $2,900. The seller skipped court entirely, kept their equity, and walked away with cash.

Code Enforcement

Inherited property · Open lien
Original lien

$250,000

Magistrate Settlement

Approved · Paid at closing
Negotiated to

$29,000