Bergen County sheriff sales

How new jersey sheriff sales work

• Judicial foreclosure: the sale is run by the county sheriff after a final judgment in Superior Court (Chancery).
• The listed 'Approx. Upset' is roughly the judgment plus costs; the plaintiff usually opens bidding near it.
• Winning bidders typically pay a 20% deposit at the sale (certified funds) and the balance within about 30 days.
• Sales are frequently adjourned: the plaintiff and the defendant can each request statutory adjournments, so dates move.
• The owner has a short redemption/objection window (about 10 days) after the sale before the deed is delivered.
• Property is sold 'as is'; municipal liens, taxes and some senior liens can survive — order a title search.

General information, not legal advice.