Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Foreclosures
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated almost 6 years ago,

User Stats

29
Posts
7
Votes
Jason Lee
  • Olive Branch, MS
7
Votes |
29
Posts

Quit Claim Deed Instead of Foreclosure

Jason Lee
  • Olive Branch, MS
Posted

When selling a property using contract for deed I have read about people also preparing a quit claim deed.  The quit claim deed is held in case the buyer defaults.  

I am about to sell a second property using contract for deed.  My first property was sold over 12 months ago, and I did not have the buyer sign a quit claim deed.  I have not had problems collecting payments.  I am looking towards the future is all.

According to my contract for deed my buyer would receive a 14 day notice to cure their default.  If it is not remedied then they receive a second 14 day notice to cure the default. 

Is there a problem preparing a quit claim deed to hold against default, or am I circumventing foreclosure laws by doing this?