Sell your house fast in Atlanta, GA
We buy houses across metro Atlanta as-is, for cash, from Marietta to Stone Mountain. Get a fair offer within 24 hours and close when you’re ready.
- Any condition, any situation
- We pay all closing costs
- Close in as little as 2–3 weeks
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Why Atlanta homeowners sell to us
Georgia foreclosures move fast, and a lot of older intown and suburban homes need real work. Atlanta sellers come to us for a simple, certain sale.
Foreclosure deadlines
Georgia foreclosures don’t go through court, and sales happen the first Tuesday of the month. Selling first can protect your equity.
Inherited homes
We help families sell inherited homes across Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett.
Repairs & older homes
Aging roofs, foundations or systems? We buy as-is.
Tired landlords
Sell rentals with tenants in place, even if they’ve stopped paying.
Sold in 3 simple steps
Tell us about the house
Fill out the form or call. We’ll ask a few questions about the property and your timeline.
Get a fair cash offer
After a short walkthrough, you get a written offer within 24 hours, with the math explained.
Close on your date
Georgia sales close with a closing attorney. Close in as little as 2–3 weeks, or on the date you pick. We pay all of your closing costs.
We buy all over metro Atlanta
We buy across Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton and Henry counties, inside and outside the Perimeter.
“I lost my job and got behind on my mortgage… We closed in 9 days and I avoided foreclosure.”
“My brother and I inherited our mom’s house… They handled the entire process.”
Reviews from BAM sellers. We’ll add Atlanta seller stories here as we close more deals locally.
What selling a house in Atlanta looks like right now
Atlanta’s housing stock spans a wide range of ages. Inside the city you find 1920s-1940s bungalows in neighborhoods like Kirkwood and West End, brick ranches from the 1950s-1960s in East Atlanta and South Fulton, and split-levels and traditional homes from the 1970s-1980s further out in DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett. Many older homes still have original galvanized plumbing, knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, or roofs and HVAC systems that are well past their expected life. As of August 2026, the median sale price in the city of Atlanta was up year over year, but homes were taking almost two months to sell and more than a third of listings had cut their asking price, a sign buyers are choosier and lenders are picky about condition. Metro Atlanta property tax bills have also climbed as assessed values rise, which pushes some owners, especially those holding a rental or an inherited house, to think about selling instead of financing repairs and carrying another tax year. For a house that needs a new roof, foundation work, or a full kitchen and bath update, selling as-is is often simpler than listing traditionally.
Atlanta market snapshot, August 2026
36.7% of homes for sale had a price drop, and homes sold for 97.6% of list price on average
Data: Redfin, City of Atlanta, August 2026.
Probate, taxes and foreclosure in the Atlanta area
Each county runs these a little differently. Here’s what matters when you’re selling an inherited house, dealing with back taxes or trying to stay ahead of a foreclosure. General information, not legal advice.
Fulton County County seat: Atlanta
- Probate
- Estates are handled by the Fulton County Probate Court, which probates wills, appoints and removes executors and administrators, and processes petitions declaring no administration necessary. Georgia law allows heirs to petition for no administration necessary when there are no debts and the heirs agree on how to divide the estate.
- Property taxes
- The Fulton County Board of Tax Assessors sets property values and the Fulton County Tax Commissioner bills and collects taxes. An owner who disagrees with a value notice must mail an appeal to the Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days of the notice’s mailing date, as of 2026.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Georgia foreclosures are non-judicial: after a required 30-day pre-foreclosure notice and four weeks of newspaper advertising, the lender sells the property at auction on the courthouse steps on the first Tuesday of the month. Delinquent property taxes lead to a tax deed sale rather than a tax lien certificate; the owner (or certain other parties) can redeem within 12 months of the sale by paying the purchaser the price plus a 20% premium for the first year and 10% for each year after that.
DeKalb County County seat: Decatur
- Probate
- The DeKalb County Probate Court handles will probate, estate administration and petitions for no administration necessary when heirs agree and the estate owes no debts.
- Property taxes
- The DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors values property and the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s office bills and collects taxes. Property owners have 45 days from the mailing date of their annual assessment notice to file an appeal with the Board of Tax Assessors, as of 2026.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Like the rest of Georgia, mortgage foreclosures here are non-judicial power-of-sale auctions held on the courthouse steps on the first Tuesday of the month after 30 days’ notice and four weeks of newspaper advertising. Unpaid property taxes can lead to a tax deed sale, and the owner has 12 months to redeem by paying the purchaser the sale price plus a 20% first-year premium (10% for each later year).
Cobb County County seat: Marietta
- Probate
- The Cobb County Probate Court probates wills and appoints executors and administrators for estates in the county, and hears petitions for no administration necessary for smaller, debt-free estates where the heirs agree on distribution.
- Property taxes
- The Cobb County Board of Tax Assessors (also called the Cobb County Assessor’s Office) values property, and the Cobb County Tax Commissioner’s office bills and collects taxes. Owners have 45 days from the assessment notice’s mailing date to appeal to the Board of Tax Assessors, as of 2026.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Cobb County follows Georgia’s statewide non-judicial process: after a 30-day notice and four weeks of legal-ad publication, sales happen on the courthouse steps on the first Tuesday of the month. Delinquent taxes go to a tax deed sale, and the owner can redeem within 12 months by paying the purchaser’s price plus the statutory 20%/10% premium.
Gwinnett County County seat: Lawrenceville
- Probate
- Estates in Gwinnett County go through the Gwinnett County Probate Court, which handles will probate, letters of administration, and petitions for no administration necessary for straightforward, debt-free estates.
- Property taxes
- The Gwinnett County Board of Tax Assessors values property and the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner’s office bills and collects taxes. Appeals of a value notice must be postmarked to the Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days of the notice’s mailing date, as of 2026.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Non-judicial foreclosures here follow the same statewide rules: a 30-day pre-foreclosure notice, four weeks of newspaper advertising, and a sale on the courthouse steps on the first Tuesday of the month. A tax deed sale follows unpaid property taxes, with a 12-month redemption period and the same 20%/10% statutory premium.
Where we buy houses around Atlanta
We buy in every part of the metro, in any condition. These are some of the areas and ZIP codes we see most.
- Kirkwood303171920s-1940s bungalows and cottages
- East Atlanta303161920s-1950s bungalows and small ranches
- West End30310Victorian and early 1900s homes, many rentals
- Grant Park30315Victorian-era houses and bungalows
- Adair Park30310early 1900s bungalows, ongoing investor activity
- South Fulton30349, 303311970s-2000s brick ranches and subdivisions
- Decatur30030, 300321920s-1950s bungalows and ranches
- Stone Mountain30083, 300871960s-1980s ranches and split-levels
- Lithonia300581970s-1990s subdivisions
- Marietta30060, 30008mix of older mill-area homes and newer subdivisions
- Smyrna30080, 300821950s-1970s ranches with new townhome infill
- Lawrenceville30044, 300461980s-2000s subdivisions
- Norcross30093, 300711970s-1990s ranches and split-levels
- Snellville30039, 300781980s-2000s subdivisions
- Riverdale302741970s-1990s ranches and split-levels, aging housing stock
- College Park30337early 1900s to mid-century homes near the airport
What a Atlanta seller actually walks away with
The list price isn’t what you keep. Here’s an illustrative example for a dated Atlanta house that needs work. We used an after-repair value a little under Atlanta’s August 2026 median of about $427,000, since an older house needing work typically sells below the citywide middle even after repairs.
| List it yourself | Sell to BAM as-is | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price after repairs | $400,000 | Your offer amount |
| Repairs before listing | −$45,000 | $0 |
| Agent commissions (5.5% assumed) | −$22,000 | $0 |
| Title, escrow, transfer tax and other seller costs (est. 1.5%) | −$6,000 | $0, we pay them |
| Holding costs for 3 to 4 months (est. 1%) | −$4,000 | $0 |
| Inspection repair credits and concessions (est. 1%) | −$4,000 | $0 |
| What you walk away with | $319,000 | Your offer, dollar for dollar |
Illustrative example, not an offer or appraisal. Commissions are negotiable and every house is different. Agent commission is negotiable, and many Atlanta-area sellers still budget around 5% to 6% total when covering both sides. Georgia’s real estate transfer tax is $1 for the first $1,000 of the sale price plus 10 cents for each additional $100, which works out to about $1 per $1,000, and Georgia law makes the seller liable for it even though buyer and seller can agree otherwise in the contract. On a $400,000 sale that is about $400, paid at closing when the deed is recorded.
Compare our cash offer to that bottom-line number, not to the list price. If it’s close, you skip the repairs, the showings and months of waiting. If listing will clearly net you more, we’ll tell you.
Sources for this page (18)
- fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/probate-court
- dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-fulton
- fultoncountytaxes.org
- legalatlanta.com/georgia-foreclosure-process-timeline-procedure/
- law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-48/chapter-4/article-3/section-48-4-40/
- law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-48/chapter-4/article-3/section-48-4-42/
- dekalbcountyga.gov/property-appraisal/appeal-process
- dekalbtax.org/property-tax/property-assessment/
- dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-dekalb
- cobbcounty.gov/tax-assessors-office
- cobbtax.gov/about_us/
- dor.georgia.gov/county-property-tax-facts-cobb
- gwinnettcourts.com/about/board-of-equalization
- gwinnettcounty.com/government/departments/county-administrator/assessor
- gwinnetttaxcommissioner.com/property-tax
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- dor.georgia.gov/real-estate-transfer-tax
- redfin.com/city/30756/GA/Atlanta/housing-market
Facts checked September 2026. Laws, deadlines and fees change, so confirm details with the county or a local attorney before you rely on them.
Selling a house for cash in Atlanta
How much time do I have if I’m facing foreclosure in Georgia?
Georgia foreclosures are usually non-judicial. Sales are held on the first Tuesday of the month, and the notice period can be as short as about 30 days before the sale. Call as early as you can.
Do you buy houses that need major repairs?
Yes. We buy houses in any condition and handle the repairs after closing.
Can you close quickly?
In most cases in as little as 2–3 weeks. You can also choose a later date.
Who handles the closing in Georgia?
Georgia closings are handled by a closing attorney. We pay all of your closing costs.
Can I sell my parent’s Atlanta-area house before probate is finished?
It depends on how the estate is set up. If the heirs agree and there are no debts, Georgia allows a petition for no administration necessary, which can clear the way to sell without a lengthy administration. If an executor or administrator is appointed, that person generally needs court authority (often through the will’s powers or a court order) to sign the deed. The Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett probate courts all handle these petitions, and many families use an estate attorney to confirm the right path.
How does a Georgia foreclosure sale actually work?
Georgia does not require a judge to approve most foreclosures. After a 30-day notice of intent to foreclose and four weeks of newspaper advertising, the lender sells the property at auction on the courthouse steps on the first Tuesday of the month. Once the auction happens there is generally no redemption period for a mortgage foreclosure, unlike a tax sale, so selling before the sale date is how owners protect their equity.
What happens if I fall behind on property taxes in metro Atlanta?
Unpaid property taxes here can lead to a tax deed sale rather than the lien-certificate process used in some other states. If the county sells the property, you (or certain other interested parties) generally have 12 months from the sale date to redeem it by paying the purchaser the sale price plus a 20% premium for the first year, or 10% for each additional year. Selling the house before that point pays off the tax debt at closing and avoids the sale altogether.
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