Fresh Start Proceeds

About Fresh Start Proceeds

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About us

We provide comprehensive support for homeowners navigating the complex foreclosure and tax sale process. Our services now include all unclaimed property giving clients more options to connect with motivated buyers and explore solutions that fit their needs.

In addition, we offer foreclosure recovery services for surplus refunds, including excess proceeds from foreclosures, tax sale refunds, and state funds recovery. Many homeowners are owed a significant amount of money after these processes, and we work diligently to recover those funds—with no upfront costs to you.

Our approved legal team has over 25 years of experience across all states, ensuring the most knowledgeable and expedited recovery process possible. There is no situation or question they cannot address. They are available to connect with you right away, upholding professionalism and standards that go above and beyond the rest.

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Our Team

Our team is made up of experienced and compassionate professionals who are honest and transparent in our approach to foreclosure recovery and state funds recovery. We are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the complexities of excess proceeds and tax sale refunds. We take pride in the quality of care we provide and are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing difficult circumstances, including those involved in wholesale transactions.

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Our Services

We are committed to providing vital information, resources, and services that empower individuals to become their own educated voice in the recovery of their personal property, including excess proceeds from foreclosure recovery, without falling prey to the many predatory companies within the industry. Our intention is to inform, educate, and support families and individuals, ensuring they can make the most informed decisions regarding state funds recovery, tax sale refunds, and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the recovery process?

In the first 30 days after the date of sale, the Trustee works on getting their client (the bank) paid.

Is this a scam?

NO, but you could be scammed by a predatory or inexperienced company.
When a property sells at a foreclosure auction for more than is owed to the bank, the owner before the sale is owed the difference (minus any other liens or encumbrances).

How can I identify a predatory company?

There are a lot of predatory companies that would love to steal 30-90% of your hard earned equity. You just had the loss of your home and they are ready to pounce. A few signs of predatory companies:

They pressure you to sign immediately.
Take your time and get educated before you make a rash decision. You have time to decide. Most Trustees will not even touch your file for 30 days. There isn't any reason to rush to sign today. The company you choose will be handling thousands of your dollars. Make sure you choose a trustworthy company.

They don't leave you a copy of the documents you signed.
You need to keep any legal documents that you sign. A great company will not only give you a copy of the paperwork, they will insist on reading through each page to be sure you understand what you are signing.

They don't specify the total amount they are charging you.
They may not specify what "legal fees" will be charged. A great company knows from day one what the cost of the recovery should be. They should be clear about what fees and costs will be charged to you.

They are a "national company".
Predatory companies try to do a bunch of business everywhere. A great company works only in states where their legal team has a good relationship with the Trustees. That relationship is the most important factor in getting a speedy recovery.

After you sign, they never answer your call.
Most predatory companies have awful customer service. Our sales reps, owners and attorney are readily available to receive your calls and answer any questions you may have throughout the entire process. The only time a predatory company will reach out is after they have been canceled.

They trick you into never seeing the actual amount they received from the Trustee on your behalf.
Predatory companies will have you sign a Power of Attorney that includes the power for the company to sign the Hold Harmless Agreement sent by the Trustee to you. This document states the exact amount of money the Trustee is releasing on your behalf. A great company will insist that you personally sign the Hold Harmless Agreement in order to have complete transparency.

They will offer you money to sign.
Many people will accept a few thousand dollars only to give up tens of thousands of dollars, because they are desperate. Don't fall for this scam.

How do you identify an incompetent or inexperienced company?

They have many predatory traits.
There are many incompetent companies. They might have just bought a “get rich” system and think they can make a ton of money helping you with your recovery. Most have failed at other businesses and think they can just copy some docs and get you to sign them. Then they hope the money will magically appear without realizing how the recovery process actually works.

They don't use an attorney for the recovery.
A great company will not only use a local attorney to recover your money from the Trustee, they will be able to get that attorney on the phone to answer any of your questions.

Our attorney is the only one who touches your money.
If any fraud is committed, you can contact the state bar and file a complaint. You can’t have true security and transparency without an attorney. Someone could start a company today and close it tomorrow after they steal your money.

They can't fully explain the process.
Being able to talk with confidence about the business process comes from experience. If it sounds like they are just making stuff up as they go along, hang up and block their number.
They haven't done many recoveries.
Starting a new business brings lots of challenges and learning experiences. You don’t want someone learning how to do this on your case. You need the most money recovered at the quickest time frame possible.

Why is working with a foreclosure advocate safer than working with just anyone?

Foreclosure advocates focus on protecting your best interests, not just charging you egregious fees. We combine advocacy with options, giving you access to recovery services while ensuring transparency and fairness.