Stop Foreclosure
You still have options. Selling your home before foreclosure can protect your credit, put cash in your pocket, and give you a fresh start—on your terms.
Don't Wait Until It's Too Late
When you fall behind on mortgage payments, the process moves quickly. Once the bank takes over, you lose all control—and any equity you've built disappears too.
Potomac Home Buyers works fast. We can make you a cash offer within 24 hours and close in as little as 7 days. That means you can stop foreclosure, protect your credit, and walk away with money in your pocket.
We've helped dozens of Maryland, Virginia, DC, and Pennsylvania homeowners navigate this exact situation. You are not alone—and you do have a way out.
We serve homeowners throughout:
How We Help
- Stop foreclosure proceedings before they damage your credit
- Walk away with cash instead of losing everything to the bank
- Close in as little as 7 days—faster than the foreclosure timeline
- No repairs, no clean-out, no commissions or fees
- We handle all the paperwork and work directly with your lender
- Protect your credit score and financial future
How It Works in 4 Simple Steps
- 1
Call or submit online
Takes less than 5 minutes
- 2
We visit your property
Within 24–48 hours
- 3
Receive written cash offer
Within 24 hours of visit
- 4
Close on your timeline
As fast as 7 days
Other Situations We Help With
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Helpful Resources
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On This Page
If you are facing foreclosure, time is the one thing you cannot waste. Selling your house for cash before the auction can stop foreclosure, pay off what you owe, and let you walk away with money in your pocket instead of a damaged credit record. We buy homes in default across Maryland, DC, and Virginia and can close on your lender’s deadline. Here are the questions homeowners facing foreclosure ask us most.
Foreclosure FAQs: Selling to Stop the Clock
Can selling my house really stop foreclosure?
Yes. As long as you sell before the auction, the sale pays off your mortgage and stops the process. A cash sale is often the fastest way to do this because there is no financing that could fall through at the last minute.
How fast can I sell?
Most homeowners get a written cash offer within 24 hours and can close in as little as 7 days. When the auction date is close, we can often work directly with your lender to close in time to stop the foreclosure.
What if I am already behind on payments?
That is exactly who we help. Back payments, late fees, and liens are typically paid out of the sale proceeds at closing, so you do not need cash up front to make the sale happen.
Will selling protect my credit?
Selling before a completed sale is far better for your credit than letting it go through. You avoid that mark on your record and keep more options open for the future.
What does it cost to sell?
Nothing. There are no agent commissions (typically 5–6% of the sale price), no closing costs, and no hidden fees. The cash offer we give you is what is applied to your payoff, with any remaining equity going to you.
Foreclosure Help Resources
Know your rights and options before you act. These official resources offer free, trustworthy guidance:
- CFPB — Mortgage & Default Help — federal guidance on avoiding foreclosure.
- Maryland Judiciary — case information and court records.