I noticed a property l am interested in purchasing on the Berks County Sheriffs Sale List. How do I find out if there are any mortgages, tax liens, or other liens filed against that property?
If you purchase a property at a Sheriffs Sale, you purchase the property as is, both with respect to condition and with respect to the state of title. The Sheriffs Office does not have any information on liens or taxes due on the real estate except the information provided by the lender forcing the sale. If you are thinking of purchasing a property at Sheriffs Sale, it would be advisable to have an attorney or title company perform a title search on that property to make sure there are no liens or taxes due against the property other than the lien of the lienholder which instituted the foreclosure action, or that all other liens will be divested or removed by the sale.. A purchaser at a Sheriffs Sale of real estate receives absolutely no guarantees, warranties or assurances concerning the condition of the property, or any improvements on the property. If the property is vacant, you may contact the Plaintiff (or lienholder who instituted the foreclosure) to inspect the property to see i
