Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate

SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

FOR 2013-2014

Regularly Scheduled Sale	Continued Sales
Dauphin County Administration Building, 4th Floor Commissioners Hearing Room 10:00AM	Court House Lobby 10:00AM
January 17, 2013	March 7, 2013
Last day to file writs: November 1, 2012
April 11, 2013	June 6, 2013
Last day to file writs: February 7, 2013
July 11, 2013	September 5, 2013
Last day to file writs: May 7, 2013
October 10, 2013	December 5, 2013
Last day to file writs: August 6, 2013
January 9, 2014	March 6, 2014
Last day to file writs: November 7, 2013

Conditions of Sale

The Highest and best bidder shall be the buyer.

Terms: the purchaser will be required to pay the full amount of his bid by two o' clock PM on the day of the sale, and if complied with, a deed will be tendered by the Sheriff at the next Court of Common Pleas for Dauphin County, conveying to the purchaser all the right, title, interest and claim which said defendant has in and to said property at the time of levying the same.

Although not part of the minimum bid, property sold for the minimum bid does not discharge delinquent and/or outstanding taxes and the purchaser will be responsible for the same. A free-clear title is not guaranteed.

If above conditions be not complied with on the part of the purchaser, the property will again be offered for sale by the Sheriff at three o'clock PM on the same day in the Sheriff's Office, Room 104 of the Courthouse. The said purchaser will be held liable for the deficiencies and additional cost of said sale.

Jack Lotwick, Dauphin County Sheriff

Deeds

A condition of sale sheet will be provided in order to instruct the Sheriff to whom to prepare the deed. For properties selling for more than opening bid, a title search is ordered. A distribution sheet is prepared and posted for ten days seeking public comment, after which a distribution of funds is made.

On all properties sold at Sale, the Recorder of Deeds requires two (2) Tax Statement of Value Certificates (at least one of which must be an original with an original signature), attached with a self-addressed, stamped envelope in which the deed will be mailed to the new owner.

Distribution

Exceptions to the distribution of funds may be filed during the ten (10) days of public comment. If no exceptions are filed, the Sheriff's Deed will be recorded. Distribution is made in priority order to creditors. This order is set by law. Distribution dates are listed on the Sheriff's Website.

Staying a Writ

When a writ is stayed, the attorney for the plaintiff is required to advise the Sheriff, in writing, if any consideration was received on the stay. If money was received, 2% of the consideration is due for Poundage.

Sheriff's Poundage

Poundage, i.e. a fee, is paid to the County of Dauphin for each sale, if consideration is received. The amount is 2% of the bid price up to an amount of $250,000, and .005% is calculated on the remaining amount.

General Information

Deputies and employees of the Sheriff are unable to offer legal advice.

Payment by personal check for any matter in the Sheriff's Office is not accepted.

Definitions and useful Terms

Continuance - the attorney of record may request the sale continued to a later date.

Poundage - a handling fee charged by the County on the sale of real estate.

Precipe for Writ of Execution - a request for the Prothonotary to issue a writ of execution/judgment on real property, pursuant to PA RCP 3180-3183.

Stay - term used when a sale is stopped.

Upset Price - the highest amount the attorney of record is prepared to bid for the client.

Writ of Execution - a document issued by the Prothonotary directing the Sheriff to execute on a judgment.

Frequently Asked Questions can be found here.

The requirements for filing a Sheriff Sale of Real Estate click here.

For information on the Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program click here.

For current and future sale listings click the links below.

Dauphin County Sheriff's Office