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Overview
Cobb County (Marietta) has two distinct sale types on the first Tuesday of each month: the Sheriff's Office handles civil judgment levies, while the Tax Commissioner manages delinquent tax sales. Mortgage foreclosure auctions are conducted separately by lenders' attorneys. All three types of auctions often occur on the same day at the courthouse.
Quick Reference
How to Bid at a Cobb County Sheriff Sale
Follow these steps to participate in an upcoming Cobb County auction:
Find upcoming listings
Browse Cobb County sheriff sale listings on SheriffIQ or the county sheriff’s website. Check sale dates and property details.
Research the property
Run a title search through the Cobb County Recorder of Deeds. Check property tax status, municipal liens, and IRS liens. Drive by the property to assess exterior condition.
Register to bid
Register with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office before the sale. Bring valid photo ID and any required deposits.
Attend and bid
Attend the auction at the designated location on sale day. Bidding is live, verbal, and ascending.
Pay the deposit
If you win, the deposit (the required deposit) is due per county rules. Have your payment ready in the accepted format — typically cashier’s check or money order.
Pay the balance
The remaining balance is due Certified funds at time of sale. Failure to pay typically results in forfeiture of your deposit and potential ban from future sales.
Receive your deed
After full payment, the Sheriff’s Deed is recorded and transferred to you.
Key Notes for Cobb County Investors
Mortgage foreclosure auctions are run by the lender's attorney, not the Sheriff or Tax Commissioner.
Tax sale buyers receive defeasible title only; full fee simple ownership requires barring the 12-month redemption right.
Federal liens (IRS, HUD, DOJ) are generally not extinguished by a non-judicial tax sale; always do a full title search.
Work with a Georgia real estate attorney to complete the barment/quiet title process before renovating or selling.
The Tax Commissioner publishes a Tax Sale Booklet at cobbtax.gov with detailed procedures.
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View Cobb County ListingsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I inspect a property before bidding?
No. Sheriff sale properties are sold AS-IS. The Sheriff’s Office cannot provide property access or keys. Drive by to assess exterior condition and neighborhood, but interior inspections are not available before the auction.
Is there a redemption period in Georgia?
Georgia mortgage foreclosure sales have no redemption period. However, tax sales carry a 12-month redemption period where the former owner can reclaim the property by paying the sale price plus a premium.
What liens survive a Cobb County sheriff sale?
Property tax arrears, municipal liens (water, sewer, code violations), and IRS federal tax liens typically survive a sheriff sale. Junior mortgages and judgment liens are usually extinguished if properly named in the foreclosure suit. Always run a comprehensive title search before bidding.
Where can I find Cobb County sheriff sale listings?
SheriffIQ aggregates Cobb County sheriff sale listings with opening bids, property photos, ARV estimates, and auction dates. You can also check the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office website directly.
Official Resources
Cobb County Listings on SheriffIQ
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