Virginia · Facing foreclosure
Sell a House Facing Foreclosure in Virginia
If a foreclosure notice has arrived, the dates in it matter more than anything else. Share the address; if the property is a fit, you get a written offer you can weigh against the servicer's options, a housing counselor's advice, and a listing, while the timeline still allows a choice. A sale conversation does not pause a legal process by itself.
Start with the address of your Virginia house facing foreclosure.
- No fees or commissions
- We pay closing costs
- Any condition
- Your closing date
House Facing Foreclosure · Virginia
Sell your house facing foreclosure in Virginia
Owning a Virginia house facing foreclosure is stressful, and the dates on the notice matter more than anything else. A sale before the foreclosure date can let you sell on your terms. Prominent Cash Offer buys Virginia houses facing foreclosure, and if your property is a fit, the written cash offer can be compared with every other option while there's still time.
Every week matters when a foreclosure date is set. Compare a sale of your Virginia house facing foreclosure with a loan modification, forbearance or a short sale: HUD's guide to avoiding foreclosure explains the options, and you can find a HUD-approved housing counselor (CFPB) for free.
Start with the address. If your Virginia house facing foreclosure is a fit, you get a written cash offer with the amount and the terms spelled out, and no obligation to accept it. There are no fees or commissions, we pay the closing costs, and you choose the closing date.
Prominent Cash Offer buys Virginia houses facing foreclosure directly, with no listing. Read the full guide to selling a house facing foreclosure, see how we buy houses in Virginia. We buy houses facing foreclosure nationwide too. For state services, start at Virginia.gov.
Before you compare offers
Before you sell your Virginia house facing foreclosure: have these ready.
Prominent buys Virginia houses facing foreclosure. Whoever you talk to, these make any offer for your Virginia house facing foreclosure easier to judge.
Read every notice
Write down each date, who sent it, and what it says happens next.
Call the servicer
Ask which alternatives are available and get the answers in writing.
Get independent help
A HUD-approved housing counselor or an attorney can explain the options that apply to you.
Sell direct
Sell your Virginia house facing foreclosure without a real estate agent
Selling your Virginia house facing foreclosure without an agent means no listing photos, no open houses and no buyer financing to fall through.
No fees or commissions
Sell your Virginia house facing foreclosure with no agent commission and no fees from us, and we pay the closing costs.
No repairs or cleaning
Sell your Virginia house facing foreclosure exactly as it is. Don't fix, paint, clean, or clear out a thing.
Certainty
We pay cash for Virginia houses facing foreclosure, so there's no buyer's mortgage to wait on or fall through.
Speed
Skip the listing, the showings, and the wait for a buyer's loan when you sell your Virginia house facing foreclosure.
Avoid the agent search
No interviewing agents and no listing appointments: you sell your Virginia house facing foreclosure directly to the buyer.
No binding listing contract
Nothing locks your Virginia house facing foreclosure into a listing for months. Review the offer; you're under no obligation to accept it.
Flexibility
Close soon, or later if you need time to move. The closing date for your Virginia house facing foreclosure is yours.
Skip the paperwork and uncertainty
We handle the paperwork for your Virginia house facing foreclosure with the title company, from offer to closing.
A simplified process
Share the address of your Virginia house facing foreclosure, get a cash offer, pick a closing date. That's the whole process.
Seller stories
Every property has a story behind it.
Seller story · Probate · Sold as-is
This was without a doubt the best experience I could have hoped for as a first time home seller!
Seller story · Sold as-is
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Seller story · Previous offer fell through
Rated 5 out of 5
We had a previous offer with another investor that fell through, on short notice they were able to come in and close in 2 weeks!
Nick LaRosaTampa, FL Seller story · Numbers held at closing
Rated 5 out of 5
I was pleasantly surprised at closing that the numbers didn’t change, something that I have heard is not always the case with some other companies.
Steven Evanson Seller story · Chose the closing date
Rated 5 out of 5
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Shelby and Ben HuhnerSaint Paul, MN Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
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Cindy CornettAustin, TX Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
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Dec Barry Seller story · Two properties
Rated 5 out of 5
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About Virginia
About Virginia, where we buy houses facing foreclosure
Richmond is Virginia's capital, and Virginia Beach is its largest city, followed by Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Richmond. Northern Virginia's economy is tied to the federal government, defense contractors, and one of the world's largest concentrations of data centers, while Hampton Roads is home to major Navy bases and shipyards.
Virginia is home to about 8,811,195 people across 133 counties. We buy houses in every one of them, from Fairfax County, Prince William County, Virginia Beach city, and Loudoun County to the smallest rural counties, and in cities like Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Richmond, Norfolk, Newport News, and Alexandria.
Sources: Virginia — Census Bureau profile · Virginia.gov · Virginia Department of Taxation
The real cost of listing
What listing your Virginia house facing foreclosure really costs you.
The asking price isn't what you take home. On a typical sale, around 10–12% of the price goes to commissions, closing costs and concessions, before repairs and the months of waiting.
Listing with an agent
10–12%of the sale price, typically
- Listing agent's commission
- ~3%
- Buyer's agent's commission
- ~3%
- Closing costs
- 3–5%
- Seller concessions
- Up to 3%
- Repairs and preparation
- Paid by you, before you list
- Time to close
- Around 90 days
- Showings and open houses
- On buyers' schedules
- Buyer financing
- Can fall through
Selling to Prominent
0%taken out of your price
- Listing agent's commission
- 0%
- Buyer's agent's commission
- 0%
- Closing costs
- We pay them
- Seller concessions
- None
- Repairs and preparation
- None. We buy as-is
- Time to close
- The date you choose
- Showings and open houses
- None
- Buyer financing
- Cash. Nothing to fall through
Typical figures. Actual costs vary by market and agreement. See the full comparison
Selling in Virginia
Selling your Virginia house facing foreclosure to Prominent Cash Offer vs. listing it with a real estate agent
| What changes | Prominent Cash Offer | Listing with an agent |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions | None | Agent commissions, usually a percentage of the sale price |
| Fees and closing costs | None. We pay the closing costs | Your share of closing costs, plus any fees in the listing agreement |
| Repairs | None. We buy as-is | Often expected before listing, or after the buyer's inspection |
| Cleaning and clearing out | Leave what you don't want | Cleaned, cleared, and staged for showings |
| Showings | None | Showings and open houses on buyers' schedules |
| Financing | Cash, with no loan to fall through | Most buyers need a mortgage, and approvals can fall through |
| Closing date | You choose it | Negotiated with the buyer and their lender |
| Time to sell | Fast, on your schedule | Time on the market, then the buyer's closing process |
A listing can bring a higher price, especially for a house in top condition. Selling to Prominent trades some of that for speed, certainty, and no repairs, fees, or commissions. Compare what actually reaches you. Compare in detail
Other ways to sell
If a cash sale isn't the right fit in Virginia
Cash offers are Prominent's primary service. Other arrangements are considered case by case, and not every property, seller or state qualifies.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about selling your Virginia house facing foreclosure
Share the address of your Virginia house facing foreclosure and ask us anything about the sale. There's no obligation.
Get your cash offerCan I sell my house in Virginia before the foreclosure sale date?
Often, yes. A cash sale can let you sell on your terms before the sale date, with the loan paid from the proceeds at closing. A sale conversation doesn't pause the legal process by itself, so keep in touch with your servicer.
What happens to my mortgage if I sell a house facing foreclosure in Virginia?
The loan is paid off from the sale proceeds at closing, through the title company. If the house is worth less than the payoff, ask the servicer about a short sale.
Do you buy houses everywhere in Virginia?
Yes, in all 133 counties, from Fairfax County, Prince William County, Virginia Beach city, Loudoun County, and Chesterfield County to the smallest rural counties, and in 225 cities and towns.
How do I sell my Virginia house to Prominent Cash Offer?
Prominent Cash Offer is a cash home buyer: we buy houses for cash, as they are. Share the address and a little about the house. If it's a fit, we make you a fair cash offer in writing. If you accept, you choose the closing date and we handle the paperwork with the title company.
Do I need to make repairs or clean before I sell?
No. We buy houses in Virginia as they are, in any condition: needing major repairs, damaged, or simply outdated. Leave behind anything you don't want.
Are there any fees, commissions, or closing costs?
No. There's no agent commission and no fees from us, and we pay the closing costs.
Do I have to accept your offer?
No. The offer is in writing, and you're under no obligation to accept it.
Can I sell my Virginia house if I'm behind on property taxes?
Yes. Back taxes are paid from the sale proceeds at closing. Questions about a tax bill itself go to the county or to the Virginia Department of Taxation.
Keep reading
More ways to sell your Virginia house facing foreclosure
- We buy houses in Virginia
- The full guide: facing foreclosure
- Sell a House Facing Foreclosure nationwide
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- Sell a House in Probate in Virginia
- Sell a Tax Delinquent House in Virginia
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Virginia · Facing foreclosure
Sell your Virginia house facing foreclosure for cash, as-is.
- No fees
- No commissions
- No closing costs
- Any condition
- You choose the closing date
Get your cash offer
Start with the address of your Virginia house facing foreclosure.
No obligation. You choose the closing date.