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    Tenants & vacant homes

    Squatters in your house? Step out of the fight

    Removing unauthorized occupants can mean months in court. If you'd rather not, we can buy the property with them still inside.

    • No repairs
    • No fees or commission
    • Close in as little as 7 days
    • No obligation

    Quick answer

    SilverCrest Estates buys houses occupied by squatters or unauthorized occupants for cash, as-is, allowing the owner to sell and step away from the removal process, which the new owner then handles through the proper legal channels.

    Is this you?

    This page is for you if…

    • Someone moved into your property without permission
    • A former tenant or relative won't leave
    • Police said it's a civil matter
    • You live far away and can't manage a court case

    It's often a court process

    Many states treat squatter removal like an eviction.

    Damage while you wait

    Occupied, unmonitored homes can deteriorate.

    Liability

    You're still the owner of record.

    Compare your options

    SilverCrest vs. the alternatives

    An honest side-by-side. Timelines are typical ranges and vary by state, lender and market.

    SilverCrestRemove them firstWait it out
    Court processWe take it overYouGrows riskier
    Legal costsNone to youAttorney and court feesContinuing
    Interior access neededNot alwaysAfter removal—
    Time to cashAs little as 7 daysMonthsNever
    How we help

    Four steps, start to finish

    1. 1

      Tell us the situation

      How long they've been there and any notices served.

    2. 2

      Offer without full access

      We can price from the exterior and records if needed.

    3. 3

      Close

      Title transfers with the occupants still in place.

    4. 4

      We handle removal

      Through the legal process, as the new owner.

    Don't try to remove them yourself

    Changing locks, removing belongings or shutting off utilities can expose an owner to legal liability in many states, even when the occupant has no right to be there. Laws differ — some states have faster processes for squatters than for tenants. A local attorney is the right first call.

    Selling instead

    If you'd rather not go through the process, selling transfers the problem to us. You disclose what you know, and we handle it as the new owner. Closing runs through a licensed title company or closing attorney, which pays off liens and mortgages from the sale proceeds before you're paid.

    This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Laws and timelines differ by state. Talk to a licensed attorney, CPA or HUD-approved housing counselor about your specific situation.

    Questions

    What sellers ask us

    Yes. You still own the property and can sell it. You should disclose the occupancy to the buyer.

    Not always. We can often make an offer based on exterior views and records.

    A legal doctrine that, after many years and specific conditions, can let an occupant claim title. It rarely applies to short-term squatters, but ask an attorney.

    As little as 7 days with clear title.

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    Whatever's going on, there's a way out

    Enter your address. A real cash offer from SilverCrest — no fees, no repairs, no obligation.