Birmingham has whole neighborhoods of solid early-1900s houses that need more work than most retail buyers will take on. In Jefferson County, cash buyers routinely purchase those houses as-is, including ones that have been empty for a while.
Instead of calling buyer after buyer, send one request. Cash buyers who work in Jefferson County compete for the house, and we match you with the one that fits your price and your timeline.
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- 1. Tell us about the house in one form.
- 2. Cash buyers who work in Jefferson County make offers.
- 3. We match you with the best fit. More
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Selling a house in Birmingham
Ensley, Woodlawn, West End and Norwood have craftsman and frame houses from the city's steel-mill boom; Roebuck and Center Point add mid-century brick ranches. Hillside lots, foundation settling, termite damage, old roofs and outdated wiring are common.
Buyers make offers on houses across Jefferson County, including:
- Ensley
- Woodlawn
- East Lake
- Avondale
- Crestwood
- Norwood
- Roebuck
- West End
- Center Point
- Bessemer
Common situations in Jefferson County
How each one works locally — and why a cash sale can help. General information, not legal advice.
Probate and inherited houses
Estates are handled by the Jefferson County Probate Court. A personal representative appointed there can sell the house, and the deed is also recorded through probate court in Alabama.
More on probate and inherited houses →Behind on the mortgage
Jefferson County foreclosures are mostly out of court: after the sale is advertised in the paper, the house is auctioned at the courthouse, and the former owner may still have a right to redeem afterward. You own the house until the sale, so you can usually still sell.
More on behind on the mortgage →Behind on property taxes
The Jefferson County Tax Collector collects property taxes, and unpaid taxes can lead to a tax lien or tax sale with a long redemption window for the owner.
More on behind on property taxes →Code violations and city orders
The City of Birmingham's code enforcement handles overgrown lots and unsafe, vacant houses, and the city can demolish a condemned house and lien the cost.
More on code violations and city orders →Tired of being a landlord
Birmingham evictions are filed in the Jefferson County District Court. You can sell with tenants in place — paying, behind, or mid-eviction.
More on tired of being a landlord →No fees or commissions, no showings or repairs, and buyers never see your contact details until you choose one. How DealSherpa works.
Selling for cash in Birmingham: questions
My Birmingham house has been vacant for years and the city has sent notices. Can I still sell it?
Often yes, if you act before the city carries out a demolition. A buyer who plans to repair it can take the notices on. Call the city about the deadline first.
How fast can I sell my house for cash in Birmingham?
Alabama sales close through a title company or a real estate attorney, which clears the mortgage and taxes before you're paid. Once you accept an offer, most Jefferson County cash sales close in one to three weeks — sooner if there's no estate or lien paperwork to clear, or later on a date you choose.
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