Keep repairs, contractors, and public showings out of the sale plan
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You can discuss the house as it stands instead of arranging repair estimates, contractor schedules, cleaning, or a public listing-showing calendar before you contact us. We can talk through the property and what is making a conventional sale difficult.
Who can sign depends on the deed and any court order
The recorded deed is a starting point for understanding who owns the house. If more than one person has an ownership interest, the title company reviews how the deed is written and confirms which signatures the closing needs.
A divorce decree or other court order may also address the house or limit what can be done with it. The order must be followed; a Tennessee family-law attorney can explain its effect, and the title company can review the documents needed for closing.
Bring us the problem before everything is settled
Different schedules, a disagreement about repairs, or a house that is hard to show? Tell us what is getting in the way. You do not have to settle every practical issue before talking with us.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to start the conversation.
What happens next
1. Talk with us about the house
Share the Newport address, the home's condition, access, timing, and what is making a regular sale difficult. Start with what you know.
2. Review the written offer
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
You can read the written offer and its terms before deciding whether to go ahead. If you choose to sell to us, closing is handled through a title company.
3. The closing team reviews the documents
The deed and any applicable court papers are reviewed so the closing team can confirm the required signatures and documents. An attorney can explain what a divorce order means for your situation.
4. Sign and close
You can sign separately; we can send a notary to each of you.
Signing from another location
Sell from anywhere in the country — we can send a notary to you, and you don't have to attend settlement or even visit the property.
Cocke County records and Tennessee guidance
Cocke County Register of Deeds
This is the County's recording office for deeds and other land records. The office does not prepare documents or perform title searches; the title company reviews the deed and closing documents for the sale.
Cocke County Clerk & Master
For cases filed in Cocke County Chancery Court or Probate Court, the Clerk & Master is the County's case-information and filing route. The County lists the office at 301 Cosby Highway in Newport.
Tennessee Department of Revenue: recordation taxes
Tennessee's guidance covers realty transfer tax and exemptions for some transfers, including certain divorce settlements. The transaction documents determine whether an exemption applies.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Tennessee's realty transfer tax.
Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Questions and contact
Compare what you may keep
The sale price is not the same as the amount left after a mortgage payoff, taxes, liens, repairs, cleanout, and other costs. Use your own assumptions in the Newport home-sale net proceeds calculator to compare possible sale paths.
The calculator is an estimate based on the information you enter.
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Newport divorce-sale questions
Can we talk about selling before the divorce is final?
Yes. You can talk with us about the Newport house before every disagreement is settled. The deed and any court order that applies to the property still need to be followed when the sale is completed.
Who needs to sign the sale papers?
The recorded deed and any applicable divorce order or decree help determine who must sign. A title company reviews the closing documents, and a Tennessee family-law attorney can explain what an order means for your situation.
Do we have to repair or clean the house before asking about a sale?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can discuss the house before arranging contractors or public listing showings.
Can we sign from different places?
You can sign separately; we can send a notary to each of you. Sell from anywhere in the country — we can send a notary to you, and you don't have to attend settlement or even visit the property.
Talk through the Newport house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to talk about the house, the deed, and what is making a sale difficult.