Foreclosure Sales
We will not give sale information over the phone.
We do not receive sale information at a regular time to be able to provide this. The county clerk's office does not have sale information until the paperwork is presented by the sheriff to open the bidding. Please consult the local newspaper (The Missaukee Sentinel) for sales and dates, the bulletin board outside of the county clerk's office for adjournments, and/or the attorney for the plaintiff or mortgage company.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sheriff's Office does not know whether or not person(s) occupy the property and has no lawful authority to give permission for any prospective bidder to enter and inspect any structure located on the property to be sold. As such, properties likely cannot be inspected prior to the sale. The prospective purchaser buys the property, more or less, "as is, where is." Any other questions regarding this, should be directed to the attorney for the plaintiff or the mortgage company.
How many bathrooms does it have? What are the real estate taxes? Does the well and septic need improvement? Are there any liens on the property? Are there any back taxes due? Are there any easements? How old is the roof? Are there any plumbing issues? Has the house been winterized (if vacant)? How old is the furnace? Does the house have central air conditioning? Does the property meet code?
The Sheriff's Office conducts the sale of the property, but does not have specific information regarding the property or the condition of the property and what improvements may be required. All properties are sold "as is". Persons interested in obtaining information about a property are encouraged to contact the plaintiff or their attorney of record.
If you have a serious interest in a property, you may desire to contact a title company or an attorney to perform a title search. Questions regarding the legalities of purchasing a foreclosed home should be directed to an attorney that specializes in foreclosures. Further, it is the buyer’s responsibility to have the occupants legally removed if the property is occupied.
The Sheriff's Office conducts the sale of the property, but does not have specific information regarding the property or the condition of the property and what improvements may be required. All properties are sold "as is". Persons interested in obtaining information about a property are encouraged to contact the plaintiff or their attorney of record.
If you have a serious interest in a property, you may desire to contact a title company or an attorney to perform a title search. Questions regarding the legalities of purchasing a foreclosed home should be directed to an attorney that specializes in foreclosures. Further, it is the buyer’s responsibility to have the occupants legally removed if the property is occupied.
The plaintiff determines the opening bid amount and is not known to the Sheriff’s Office until a day prior to the sale taking place. You may find that the published sale notice contains a dollar amount for the property. In some cases the beginning bid amount may be higher or lower than the published amount
I might be interested in the property, but how do I research the financial obligations that go with the property? What about back taxes? What about other defendants listed on the Notice of Foreclosure Sale?
The buyer assumes all liens and legal encumbrances on the property. The Sheriff's Office cannot provide legal advice on how to properly investigate what financial obligations may be outstanding. Other defendants listed on the Notice of Foreclosure Sale may have a financial interest in the property. Resources available may be a title search, record search, the Clerk of Courts, Treasurer, and the Register of Deeds.
The buyer assumes all liens and legal encumbrances on the property. The Sheriff's Office cannot provide legal advice on how to properly investigate what financial obligations may be outstanding. Other defendants listed on the Notice of Foreclosure Sale may have a financial interest in the property. Resources available may be a title search, record search, the Clerk of Courts, Treasurer, and the Register of Deeds.
The successful third party bidder is required to pay in full with bank-certified funds the amount of the bid. All payments must be made at the Missaukee County Clerk's Office prior to 1:00pm on the date of the sale.
The plaintiff in the case may cancel or adjourn a Sheriff's Sale. Typical reasons for doing so include settlement or bankruptcy. In this situation, the Sheriff's Office has no control over whether a sale is cancelled or adjourned or how many times that may occur
Properties to be sold at auction by the Sheriff's Office are advertised in the local paper. You can find them in the Missaukee Sentinel for properties located in Missaukee County. Adjournments are posted on a bulletin board located in the courthouse. We do not maintain a list of properties being auctioned on our website.