Sell Your Home Before Foreclosure With HomeLink Properties
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We buy houses in ANY CONDITION in Southwest Missouri. No commissions, fees, or obligations. Start by providing some information about your property below.
Beat the Clock
How We Help You Sell Before the Bank Acts
Foreclosure timelines move fast. Our process is built for speed so you can sell your Missouri home, protect your credit, and keep cash in your pocket.
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Call Now
Tell us your situation and how much time remains.
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Fast Evaluation
We assess your property and outstanding mortgage balance quickly.
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Immediate Offer
Receive a cash offer designed to beat your foreclosure deadline.
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Close Before Auction
We coordinate with your lender to close before the sale date.
Real Obstacles
What Makes Foreclosure So Overwhelming for Homeowners
Falling behind on mortgage payments triggers a chain of events that feels impossible to control. Every week that passes shrinks your options and increases the financial and emotional toll on your family.
Deadlines
Auction dates arrive faster than expected.
Credit Damage
Foreclosure devastates your score for years.
Legal Pressure
Lender notices and court filings pile up.
Equity Loss
The bank keeps proceeds, you walk away empty.
Stigma
Public records broadcast your financial struggle.
Limited Options
Traditional buyers avoid pre-foreclosure properties entirely.
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Who We Are
Missouri's Pre-Foreclosure Specialists
HomeLink Properties is led by Lincoln Amstutz and based in Springfield, Missouri. Our team has guided dozens of homeowners through pre-foreclosure sales, helping them avoid auction and walk away with money in hand.
Know the Facts
How Foreclosure Works in Missouri
Missouri is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, meaning lenders can proceed without going to court. Once you miss payments, the process can move quickly from default notice to trustee sale, sometimes within 60 to 90 days.
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Missed Payments - After 90 days of missed payments, most lenders begin the formal foreclosure process.
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Default Notice - Your lender files a notice of default, starting the official countdown to auction day.
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Trustee Sale - The property is scheduled for public auction, typically 20 to 30 days after notice.
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Your Window - Between default notice and auction is your best chance to sell and protect equity.
We Step In
How HomeLink Helps Missouri Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure Completely
When foreclosure is approaching, time is critical and traditional listings often take too long with repairs, showings, and financing delays. HomeLink Properties buys your home directly for cash, evaluates your mortgage balance and liens, and presents a fair offer designed to close before the auction or trustee sale date, helping you avoid losing the property to the bank.
Our team works directly with your lender to ensure a smooth and fast closing. At closing, the title company pays off your mortgage and you receive any remaining equity. There are no agent commissions, no repair requirements, and no financing risks—just a quick, reliable solution during a stressful situation.
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Facing Foreclosure? There Is Still Time to Act
Know Your Options
Understand All Your Available Home Options
Sell to HomeLink Before Auction
- Close before the bank's trustee sale date arrives
- Keep remaining equity instead of losing it at auction
- Protect your credit score from a full foreclosure record
Let the Foreclosure Proceed to Auction
- Foreclosure stays on your credit report for seven years
- The bank recovers its money, you receive absolutely nothing
- Public record of the foreclosure is visible to everyone
Try Listing With a Real Estate Agent
- Listing to closing typically takes four to six months minimum
- Agent commissions reduce your already limited equity even further
- Buyer financing can collapse, restarting the entire sale process
Your Upside
Why Selling Before Foreclosure Is the Smarter Move
Foreclosure does not have to be the end of your story. Acting now preserves your options and puts you back in control of what happens next.
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Save Your Credit
Avoid the seven-year foreclosure mark on your credit report.
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Keep Your Equity
Walk away with cash instead of handing everything to the bank.
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Stop the Stress
End the collection calls, legal notices, and constant uncertainty today.
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Stay in Control
You choose the closing date, not the bank or a judge.
What Our Clients Say About Us
A solid company I do quite a bit of business with.
Jason Jarrell
Awesome experience with Lincoln and the company. We were pleased with the whole process and very satisfied with the service received. The company is very fair and reasonable in the offer provided. They work with you for the best timeframe and best offer. I would recommend them to anyone going through this process.
Dale Smith
I'm so glad to have gotten the privilege to meet Lincoln. He made a very hard process, so much easier & worry free!! Thank you so very much, you are so appreciated!
Arlette Wilkinson
I’ve found Lincoln and the entire HomeLink property team to be honest and ethical in all of their dealings. We've purchased several properties in the last 5 years and they’ve work hard for me and have my best interest at heart. Great to partner together!
Torrey Amstutz
Exceptional team and service! Quick responses and processing. HomeLink was able to close in just three weeks! Fair price and everything went according to plan, highly recommend!
Jesse Woods
Taylor has been THE best property manager I've ever dealt with. She is so courteous, patient, and easy to work with. Highly recommend if you have an opportunity to work with them go for it.
Mike D
Luke and Lincoln were ABSOLUTE pleasures to work with. Luke kept in contact with me for close to a year, was very patient while waiting for us to get the house cleaned out and presentable. The purchasing process was smoother than I could have imagined, very fair and extremely fast. If you are considering selling I cannot recommend these two enough. They went above and beyond. AAA+++
Brooke Bain
Luke and Lincoln made us feel very comfortable and confident we soles of the right company. We had been nervous about this for a couple of years and they made this deal so easy. I would definitely refer this company to anybody looking to sell a home or use any of their several services. The wife and I feel very blessed to have met these guys and let them guide us through the process. Again thank you guys very much.
Alan Quackenbush
Everything about working with Taylor and Lincoln at HomeLink has been extraordinarily smooth and easy. They have answered any questions I could come up with and solved the few problems to come up with a quickness. Highly recommend to everyone.
Kasandra Salley
Homelink was great to work with! Lincoln, the owner is very knowledgeable and I feel like I am smarter after speaking with him about real estate. Would definitely recommend doing business with Homelink to someone I care about.
Rise Up with Caleb Stillians
They made my situation easier, holding on to my house was dragging me down and wearing me out. You can trust these guys to make you a fair offer for your house.
Olivia Fox
Went well. Very considerate. Reasonable deal.
Cletus Morton
Absolutely love working with Homelink! Can’t recommend them enough.
Wes Litton
Great service. I highly recommend working with Lincoln.
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FAQs
Your real estate investment questions answered
Yes. You can sell your home at any point before the trustee sale is finalized. Even if you have received a notice of default or a sale date has been scheduled, there is still time to sell to HomeLink Properties and avoid the auction.
We can close in as little as 10 days when the timeline is urgent. Our team is experienced in coordinating with lenders to ensure the sale is completed before the scheduled auction date.
That depends on your remaining mortgage balance and the sale price. If your home has equity above the payoff amount, you keep the difference. If you owe more than the home is worth, a short sale may be an option.
Yes. A pre-foreclosure sale is far less damaging than a completed foreclosure, which can remain on your credit report for up to seven years.
At closing, the title company uses the sale proceeds to pay off your remaining mortgage balance directly to your lender. Any remaining equity is given to you.
No. HomeLink buys homes in any condition. You can sell the property exactly as it is today.
None. There are no commissions, closing costs, or hidden charges.
This is called being underwater. A short sale may be possible, and HomeLink can help you approach your lender for approval.
We cannot legally stop it, but we can help you sell before it is finalized, which pays off the lender and ends the process.
Reach out by calling 417-295-0723 or by completing the form on our website. Someone from our team will connect with you within 24 hours to gather your property information and begin the evaluation process.