Home Seller Guides
Plain-English answers about selling houses in South Jersey & Philadelphia — written by people who buy and sell them every week.
Foreclosure Help
How Long Does Foreclosure Take in New Jersey? (2026 Timeline)
New Jersey foreclosure commonly takes a year or more from first missed payment to sheriff sale. Here is the full 2026 timeline, step by step.
2026-07-16
How to Postpone a Sheriff Sale in New Jersey
NJ homeowners have a statutory right to two sheriff sale adjournments of roughly 30 days each. Here is exactly how to request them and what to do with the time.
2026-07-16
Behind on Mortgage Payments in NJ? Your 6 Options, Explained
Behind on your mortgage in New Jersey? You have six real options — reinstatement, forbearance, modification, selling, short sale, or bankruptcy. Compared honestly.
2026-07-16
Can I Sell My House Before the Sheriff Sale in NJ? Yes — Here's How
Yes — you own your NJ home until the sheriff sale is complete, and a sale that closes first stops the foreclosure and protects your equity. Here is how.
2026-07-16
Inherited & Probate
Selling an Inherited House in New Jersey: Probate, Taxes & Timeline
How to sell an inherited house in New Jersey: Surrogate's Court probate, inheritance tax by beneficiary class, stepped-up basis, and your selling options.
2026-07-16
Selling an Inherited House in Philadelphia: What Heirs Need to Know
Selling an inherited house in Philadelphia: Register of Wills probate, PA inheritance tax rates, transfer tax, and how to compare a cash sale vs. listing.
2026-07-16
Selling Costs & Process
What Are Seller Closing Costs in New Jersey? Full Breakdown
Every cost NJ home sellers pay at closing: Realty Transfer Fee, attorney fees, commission, the exit tax withholding, and how to estimate your true net.
2026-07-16
Seller Closing Costs in Philadelphia: Transfer Tax & Full Breakdown
What Philadelphia home sellers pay at closing: the 4.578% transfer tax split, commission, city certifications, liens, and how to estimate your real net.
2026-07-16
Your Options
What Is a Novation Home Sale? The Option Most Sellers Never Hear About
A novation home sale lets you capture retail-level proceeds without paying for repairs or managing a listing. Here is how it works and who it fits.
2026-07-16
Cash Offer vs. Listing Your House: Which Nets You More Money?
A cash offer is lower but certain; a listing can gross more but carries costs and risk. Here is how to compare your actual net, not the headline price.
2026-07-16
Are 'We Buy Houses' Companies Legit? How to Vet a Cash Buyer in NJ & PA
Many cash buyers are legitimate; some are not. The red flags to check, the questions to ask, and how to protect yourself before signing anything.
2026-07-16
Local Markets
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