When a property is sold at a government auction due to unpaid taxes, it often sells for much more than the debt owed. This extra money is known as Surplus Funds or Excess Proceeds. By law, these funds belong to the original property owner, not the government. However, millions of dollars go unclaimed every year because the state or county is not required to actively find you to return this money.
The process of recovering these assets is buried under layers of government bureaucracy. Many owners are unaware that this money even exists until they receive a mailer or notification. At SurplusRep, our mission is to act as your advocate. Daniel and our expert team perform deep-dive research into county records to identify exactly how much is owed to you. We don’t just find the money; we handle the entire recovery lifecycle—from verifying ownership to managing the final payout—ensuring your money is returned safely to your hands.