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We buy houses across the Salt Lake Valley as-is, for cash, from West Valley City to Sandy. Get a fair offer within 24 hours.
- Any condition, any situation
- We pay all closing costs
- Close in as little as 2–3 weeks
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Why Salt Lake City homeowners sell to us
Salt Lake-area owners come to us with inherited homes, rentals and older houses that need more work than they want to do.
Foreclosure
Utah foreclosures are usually non-judicial trustee sales. Selling first can protect your equity.
Older homes
Dated or damaged? We buy as-is.
Inherited homes
We help families sell inherited homes simply.
Rentals
Sell a rental with tenants in place.
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
Utah sales close through a title company. 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 the Salt Lake area
We buy across Salt Lake, Davis and Utah counties.
“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 Salt Lake City seller stories here as we close more deals locally.
What selling a house in Salt Lake City looks like right now
Salt Lake City has a lot of housing built before 1960: brick bungalows and Victorians in Sugar House and the Avenues, and postwar ranches spreading into the valley toward West Valley City, Murray and Davis and Utah counties. Older homes here often still have galvanized or cast-iron plumbing, knob-and-tube or early aluminum wiring, and aging swamp coolers or furnaces that need replacing. Wasatch Front winters and heavy snow loads are hard on roofs, and older basements can have moisture or radon issues that surprise sellers during inspection. Utah’s foreclosure process moves faster than in many states because most loans use a deed of trust with a non-judicial trustee sale and no post-sale redemption period, which means owners who fall behind have a narrower window than they might expect. Rapid price growth along the Wasatch Front has also pushed up property tax bills, adding another reason some owners choose to sell as-is instead of financing repairs.
Salt Lake City market snapshot, August 2026
19.4% of homes sold above list price
Data: Redfin, City of Salt Lake City, August 2026.
Probate, taxes and foreclosure in the Salt Lake City 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.
Salt Lake County County seat: Salt Lake City
- Probate
- Probate cases for Salt Lake County are filed in the Third District Court. Utah’s small estate affidavit lets heirs collect a decedent’s property without full probate when the entire estate is valued under $100,000, as of 2026, and at least 30 days have passed since death.
- Property taxes
- The Salt Lake County Assessor values property and the Salt Lake County Treasurer bills and collects taxes; value appeals go to the county Board of Equalization and are generally due by September 15 of the tax year. Properties become eligible for the county’s tax sale once taxes have been delinquent for more than four years, and the annual May tax sale is held online.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Most Utah mortgages are secured by a deed of trust, so foreclosure is typically a non-judicial trustee’s sale: after a notice of default, the borrower has about three months to cure, then the trustee gives notice before the sale, and Utah law gives no post-sale redemption period. Delinquent property taxes accrue for more than four years before the county can sell the property at its annual May tax sale, and owners can redeem by paying what is owed any time before the sale.
Davis County County seat: Farmington
- Probate
- Probate cases for Davis County are filed in the Second District Court. The same statewide small estate affidavit applies as of 2026: estates under $100,000 in total value can often avoid full probate, at least 30 days after the decedent’s death.
- Property taxes
- The Davis County Assessor sets property values and the Davis County Treasurer bills and collects taxes; value appeals to the county Board of Equalization are generally due by September 15. Davis County holds its own annual May tax sale for properties with taxes delinquent more than four years.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- As in the rest of Utah, most foreclosures here are non-judicial trustee sales following a notice of default, a roughly three-month cure period, and notice of the sale, with no redemption period afterward. Delinquent taxes accrue for more than four years before the county’s May tax sale.
Utah County County seat: Provo
- Probate
- Probate cases for Utah County are filed in the Fourth District Court. Utah’s small estate affidavit, available for estates under $100,000 as of 2026, applies here as well and avoids full probate for qualifying personal property and accounts.
- Property taxes
- The Utah County Assessor values property and the Utah County Treasurer bills and collects taxes; value appeals to the county Board of Equalization are generally due by September 15. Utah County runs its own annual May Tax Sale for long-delinquent parcels, with detailed published policies on redemption and bidding.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Utah County foreclosures follow the same statewide non-judicial trustee sale process: notice of default, a roughly three-month cure period, notice of sale, and no redemption period after the sale. Delinquent property taxes accrue for more than four years before the county’s May Tax Sale.
Where we buy houses around Salt Lake City
We buy in every part of the metro, in any condition. These are some of the areas and ZIP codes we see most.
- Sugar House84106, 841081900s-1940s bungalows and cottages
- The Avenues84103late-1800s to early-1900s Victorians
- Rose Park841161940s-1950s postwar bungalows
- Glendale84104postwar bungalows and small ranches
- Poplar Grove84104early-1900s frame homes
- Millcreek84106, 841091950s-1970s ranches
- Murray84107, 84123postwar ranches and split-levels
- West Valley City84119, 84120, 841281960s-1980s ranch subdivisions
- Taylorsville84118, 841231960s-1980s ranch homes
- South Salt Lake84115, 84119older frame homes and small bungalows
- Kearns841181950s ranch subdivisions built for postwar veterans
- Bountiful84010, 840141950s-1970s homes on the Davis County bench
- Layton84040, 840411970s-2000s subdivision homes
- Provo84601, 84604older downtown homes plus newer student and family housing
- Orem84057, 840581960s-1990s subdivision homes
- American Fork84003older town core plus newer subdivisions
What a Salt Lake City seller actually walks away with
The list price isn’t what you keep. Here’s an illustrative example for a dated Salt Lake City house that needs work. We used $540,000 as the fixed-up value, about 15% under the August 2026 Salt Lake City median, because the example is an older bungalow or ranch that needs updates.
| List it yourself | Sell to BAM as-is | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price after repairs | $540,000 | Your offer amount |
| Repairs before listing | −$55,000 | $0 |
| Agent commissions (5.5% assumed) | −$29,700 | $0 |
| Title, escrow, transfer tax and other seller costs (est. 1.5%) | −$8,100 | $0, we pay them |
| Holding costs for 3 to 4 months (est. 1%) | −$5,400 | $0 |
| Inspection repair credits and concessions (est. 1%) | −$5,400 | $0 |
| What you walk away with | $436,400 | 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 is usually the biggest single cost of a traditional listing. Utah is one of the few states with no real estate transfer tax at all, so sellers do not owe a state or county deed tax at closing. Owner’s title insurance and closing costs are typically split between buyer and seller according to the purchase contract, and recording fees are modest.
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 (10)
- archives.utah.gov/research/guides/courts-third/
- utcourts.gov/en/self-help/case-categories/probate/small-estates.html
- saltlakecounty.gov/property-tax/property-tax-sale/
- nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/summary-utahs-foreclosure-laws.html
- slco.org/assessor/
- daviscountyutah.gov/assessor
- archives.utah.gov/?p=8468
- auditor.utahcounty.gov/may-tax-sale
- le.utah.gov/xcode/Title59/Chapter1/59-1-S308.html
- redfin.com/city/17150/UT/Salt-Lake-City/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 Salt Lake City
How does foreclosure work in Utah?
Most Utah foreclosures are non-judicial trustee sales, which don’t go through court. Call as early as you can to keep the most options.
Do you buy houses that need major repairs?
Yes. We buy houses in any condition and handle the repairs ourselves after closing.
How fast can you close in Salt Lake City?
In most cases in as little as 2–3 weeks. You can also choose a later date.
Who handles the closing?
A Utah title company handles the closing. We pay all of your closing costs.
How much time do I have once a trustee’s sale is scheduled in Utah?
Not much compared to states with a court process. Most Utah mortgages use a deed of trust, so after a notice of default is recorded you generally have about three months to cure it, and then the trustee only needs to give a few weeks’ notice before the sale. Utah gives no redemption period after the sale itself, so the trustee’s sale date is usually the last chance to act. Selling before that date lets you control the timeline instead of losing the house at auction.
Can I sell my parent’s house in Salt Lake County without full probate?
It depends on the estate’s total value. Utah’s small estate affidavit, as of 2026, works when the entire estate is under $100,000 and at least 30 days have passed since death, but it is meant mostly for personal property and accounts. Above that threshold, or when a title company requires it for a house, the estate typically needs to go through the Third District Court in Salt Lake County, or the Second or Fourth District Court in Davis or Utah County.
What happens if I fall behind on Salt Lake County property taxes?
Utah gives a long runway compared to some states: a property generally becomes eligible for the county’s tax sale only after taxes have been delinquent for more than four years. You can redeem the property any time before the sale by paying the back taxes, interest, penalties and administrative costs. Selling the house before it reaches that point protects your equity and avoids losing the property at the county’s annual May tax sale.
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