Sheriff Sale Judgment Question for Seasoned Investor

[Michael Knaus]

If there is an open judgment against an estate that lost the property through Sheriff Sale, does that need to be paid by the winning bidder in order to obtain clear title? The judgment was filed before the foreclosure. I was told as long as service was made to the maker it would be divested. Just concerned because of filing order. Any input would be appreciated!

[Wayne Brooks]

The “filing order” of the judgment before the filing of the foreclosure is irrelevant as the Mortgage lien was years earlier, which is what matters. Whoever told you that “filing order” was a problem doesn’t understand the basics.
Do verify though that the judgment holder was named/served in the foreclosure though.....if not, that would be a problem.