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- When & where is your next tax sale?
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The next sale date is TBA; tax sales are typically in the Spring and Fall at the following location:
Shenandoah County Government Center
Board of Supervisors Meeting Room
600 North Main Street
Woodstock, Virginia 22664 - What is the form of payment?
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Payments must be made in the form of cash, credit card, a personal check, cashier’s check, money order.
- Do you have a list of properties for upcoming sales?
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Individuals interested in future sales can submit their mailing or email address to:
Reid Broughton or Kimberly Cregger
Sands Anderson PC
P.O. Box 2009
Christiansburg, Virginia 24068
540-260-9011
A list of properties for sale will be mailed or emailed approximately 3 weeks before the auction.
- Am I responsible for paying delinquent taxes on properties I purchase?
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No. All delinquent taxes are paid from the proceeds of the sale. Purchasers are responsible only for real estate taxes from the date of sale.
- What happens on the day of the auction (procedures, etc.)?
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The sale works like a typical auction. The highest bidder wins the property, and will sign a purchase contract for the property on the date of sale. A copy of the contract will be available prior to the sale. Terms and conditions announced on the date of sale take precedence. The highest bidder is expected to pay a deposit of 20% of their bid or $2,000, whichever is more. All sales are subject to approval. If they are approved, the property will be conveyed by special warranty deed.
- Is registration required for the auction?
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Anyone can attend the auction, but registration is required to bid.
- Is the property free and clear of liens and judgments?
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Judicial sales are free and clear of all judgments and liens. Non-judicial sales are subject to liens of record, if any. Properties sold will be clearly designated as judicial or non-judicial.
- Are there other expenses involved in addition to the purchase price?
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Purchasers must pay the balance of the purchase price and any recording fees and costs for recording their deed. A buyer’s premium may be added to the purchase price for properties sold at auction.
- Can the property be deeded to my spouse/partner/family member?
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Yes. The purchaser must notify the Special Commissioner how they want to take title to the property.
- Can the previous owner(s) claim the property after I take ownership?
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The former owner(s) of the Property may, under certain circumstances, for good cause shown, within ninety (90) days from entry of a decree of confirmation, petition the Court to have the case reheard. This is a rare occurrence, but the sale is subject to the determination of the Court.
- Do I need to be a Virginia resident to purchase real estate?
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No.
- Do you have a tax sale website?
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Yes. You may find out about specific auctions at the following websites:
- Delinquent Real Estate Tax Collection Attorneys | Sands Anderson
- You may also visit the following sites for more information:
- Shenandoah County Treasurer Website
- Shenandoah County GIS website
- Are tax sales advertised?
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Yes. Tax sales will be advertised online and in local newspapers. Properties will normally be posted where possible, and we maintain an e-mail list through which additional notices will be sent. Please contact us at the e-mail addresses below if you would like to be added to the e-mail list.
- I have further questions. Who do I contact?
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Contact
Reid Broughton or Kimberly Cregger
Sands Anderson PC
P.O. Box 2009
Christiansburg, Virginia 24068
540-260-9011