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About selling in North Jersey
Swifty Home Buyers buys houses for cash in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, Union, Morris and Middlesex counties. We buy as-is, with no agent commissions and no repair requests. Our offers are firm cash offers with no financing contingency, and you pick the closing date. North Jersey is a patchwork: each county sheriff runs its own sale calendar, and each city sets its own rules for selling a property. Below are some local details worth knowing, taken from county and city sources. Rules change, so confirm anything that affects your sale with the county or town, or with a local attorney.
Areas we cover: Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County, Passaic County, Union County, Morris County, Middlesex County
Sheriff sale calendars in Essex, Hudson and Union
If a North Jersey home is heading to a sheriff sale, the county decides where and when it happens. Essex County's Sheriff's Office says foreclosure sales are held every Tuesday (except legal holidays) at 1:30 p.m. in Room 216-I at the Veterans Courthouse, 50 West Market Street, Newark. Hudson County says sales are held on Thursdays, twice a month, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 201B of the Hudson County Administration Building, 595 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, with registration from 1 PM to 2 PM. Union County's sheriff says sales are held at 2:00 pm with check-in at 1:00 pm, usually at the Warinanco Ice Skating Center, 1 Park Dr, Roselle, and that beginning May 6, 2026 they are held every other Wednesday. Its page notes that some sales are held at Galloping Hill Golf Course, so confirm the location of a specific sale. Any of these dates can move, so check the county's current listings.
What bidders must put down on sale day
Passaic County: third-party platform and pre-registration
Passaic County works differently from the in-person room sales above. Its Sheriff's Office says foreclosure listings are hosted on a secure third-party platform and that a Bidder Pre-Registration Form is required to participate in Passaic County Sheriff's Sales. The office also says sale dates, times and property statuses may change at any moment without prior notice, and directs people to contact its Foreclosure Unit to confirm a sale date. Bergen, Morris and Middlesex counties post their own sale notices, so check the sheriff's website for the county where the house sits.
Newark: certificate of code compliance on a sale
Newark's housing code (Chapter 41:18) says anyone who intends to sell, transfer or convey a residence, dwelling, apartment house or structure intended for human habitation must apply for and receive a Certificate of Code Compliance from the city. The seller, or the seller's realtor, attorney or broker, may procure it. Inspection fees depend on unit count, and the code lists some exclusions, such as certain judicial sales and family or estate transfers. Because the rules and fees depend on unit count and the type of transfer, owners of two- and three-family homes should confirm the current requirements with the City of Newark before listing.
Bayonne replaced its continuing certificate of occupancy
Selling a Newark rental with tenants in place
Newark's rent control ordinance (Chapter 19:2) says no landlord may request or receive an increase greater than the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index, and in no case shall the allowable increase exceed 4%. It also says the Rent Control Board shall require registration of all existing and future dwelling units, including short-term rentals, and that no annual rent increase is allowed if the dwelling has not met the registration requirements. If you own a tenant-occupied Newark two- or three-family and are thinking about selling, tenant leases and rent registration status are part of the picture. Other towns have their own rent rules, so check the municipality, and consult an attorney about your tenants' rights. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Common situations
- Your house is scheduled for a sheriff sale in Essex, Hudson or Union County and you want to understand your options before the sale date.
- You own a Newark two- or three-family and the certificate of code compliance steps and unit-based fees feel like one more project.
- You own a Bayonne property and are weighing the new Resale Certificate process before listing.
- You are a Newark landlord with tenants, rent registration questions and a building you would rather sell than keep managing.
- You inherited a North Jersey house that needs work, and you want a firm cash offer and your own closing date instead of repairs and showings.
North Jersey seller FAQ
Sources and last reviewed
- Essex County Sheriff's Office: Foreclosure Unit
- Hudson County Sheriff's Office: Foreclosure sales
- Union County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff's sale information
- Passaic County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff's sales
- Newark City Code Chapter 41:18: Administration, Enforcement and Violations
- City of Bayonne: Resale Certificates replace CCOs
- Newark City Code Chapter 19:2: Rent Control
Last reviewed: September 2026. General information only, not legal or tax advice. Rules vary by county and municipality and change over time; talk to a local real estate attorney or title company before you decide.
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