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1. Where are the sales held?

Sales are held in the: Commissioners' Meeting Rooms Courthouse 2 North Main Street Greensburg, PA 15601 

2. Why does the Sheriff sell real estate?

The PA Rules of Civil Procedure prescribe a writ specifically directing the Sheriff to levy on the defendants property and to sell his or her interest in the property. Sales are held because of mortgage foreclosures, money judgments and by order of court.

3. Where are the Sheriff's sales advertised?

The Sheriff Sales are advertised in the Tribune Review and the Westmoreland Law Journal.

4. How much money is required at the time of sale?

At the time of sale, you must bring 10% of the bid price. The balance is due ten days following the sale before 11:00 am. If the property you are purchasing was continued (postponed) from a previous sale date, the entire amount of your bid is due at sale.

5. What methods of payment are accepted?

The Sheriff's Office accepts cash, certified check or cashier's check. Check should be made payable to the "Sheriff of Westmoreland County".

6. Is any property research required before the Sheriff's sale?

The Sheriff's Office strongly recommends doing a complete title search. Also take the time to contact the local taxing body where the property is located. This will help you to decide whether or not to buy the property.

7. When are the sales advertised?

• Sale January 3, 2023 - Advertised November 11th, 18th, and 25th, 2022
• Sale March 6, 2023 - Advertised January 13th, 20th, and 27th, 2023
• Sale May 1, 2023 - Advertised March 17th, 24th, and 31st, 2023
• Sale July 3, 2023 - Advertised May 12th, 19th, and 26th, 2023
• Sale September 5, 2023 - Advertised July 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2023
• Sale November 6, 2023 - Advertised September 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 2023