Georgia Tax Deed Redemption - Excess Funds Question

[Matthew Queen]

Hey BP,

I am a Georgia-based investor and am interested in purchasing tax deeds in our state.  I recently read about a strategy where an investor could purchase a quitclaim deed from a homeowner facing a tax sale and then collect the excess funds from the sale of the home at the auction.

This sounds great, except I don't see a reason for the homeowner to sell to me.  What am I missing here?  What motivation would a seller have to convey their interest in a financially distressed property to me prior to a tax sale?

Thank you!