Family-Founded Surplus Fund Recovery

Your Property Was Sold. The Extra Money Is Still Yours.

When a home sells at auction for more than what was owed, the leftover money belongs to you — the former owner. We help families across Georgia and Tennessee recover these unclaimed funds, at absolutely no upfront cost.

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Free 15-minute consultation. No obligation. No hidden fees.

$0 Upfront

You pay nothing unless we recover your funds

30-90 Days

Typical recovery timeline

15-20%

Contingency fee — only on success

A Simple, Transparent Process

From start to finish, we handle everything. You just sign the paperwork.

Free Case Review

We verify your surplus fund record, confirm the exact amount in the court registry, and explain your options.

Sign the Authorization

Review and digitally sign a simple form that allows our team and partner attorneys to file on your behalf.

We File the Claim

Our attorneys prepare the recovery motion, file with the court, and handle all notice periods and hearings.

You Get Your Money

The court releases funds through the attorney's IOLTA trust account directly to you. Typical timeline: 30-90 days.

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Our Story

Founded by a Family, for Families

We started Get Equity Back because we saw too many hardworking families lose their homes — and then lose the money that was rightfully theirs on top of it. County offices hold millions in surplus funds, and they're not going out of their way to find you.

As a family-owned business, we treat every case with the care and attention we'd want for our own family. No call centers, no runaround. Just real people who genuinely want to help you get back what's yours.

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Why Families Choose Get Equity Back

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Licensed Attorney Partners

Every claim is filed by a licensed real estate attorney in your state. Georgia claims go through Superior Court, Tennessee through Chancery Court.

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Truly Zero Cost to You

We cover all research, filing fees, and attorney costs. You only pay our 15-20% contingency fee when your money is successfully recovered.

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IOLTA Trust Security

All recovered funds pass through a state-monitored IOLTA trust account managed by your attorney — the same system used by law firms nationwide.

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Time-Sensitive Help

Surplus funds have deadlines. Georgia gives 5 years, Tennessee gives 10 years from the sale date. We make sure your claim is filed properly and on time.

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Personally Invested

We're a small, family-run team. When you call us, you talk to a real person who knows your case — not a call center halfway across the country.

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Full Transparency

Before you sign anything, we show you the exact court case number, the county holding your money, and the documented surplus balance. No surprises, ever.

What Our Clients Say

Real families who recovered their surplus funds.

I honestly thought it was too good to be true when they first reached out. But they showed me my exact case number and the amount the county was holding. Three months later, I had a check for over $30,000. I'm so grateful.

Sarah M.

Hamilton County, TN

After losing our home, the last thing we expected was to get money back. Get Equity Back made it simple — we signed one form and they handled everything. The whole family is thankful.

James & Linda R.

DeKalb County, GA

What I appreciated most was the honesty. They told me exactly what their fee would be upfront, explained the whole process, and kept me updated every step of the way. Real professionals.

Michael T.

Davidson County, TN

Common Questions

Answers to what most people want to know.

When a real estate property goes through a foreclosure or tax sale auction, the bidding often reaches an amount higher than the outstanding debt or unpaid taxes. The extra money left over after satisfying the original judgment is called a surplus fund (or excess proceeds). By law, these funds belong to the former property owner.

Zero. We operate strictly on a contingency basis. We cover 100% of the research, administrative fees, and attorney expenses required to file the court claim. You pay nothing out of pocket. We only collect a fee (typically 15% to 20%) if and when we successfully recover and deliver your funds.

Transparency is our priority. Before signing anything, we provide you with the exact court case number, the county holding your money, and the documented surplus balance on record. We never ask for bank routing details, up-front retainer fees, or wire transfers. All disbursements are handled securely through a licensed real estate attorney's state-monitored IOLTA trust account.

The timeline ranges from 30 to 90 days from the day you sign the recovery agreement. The exact speed depends on county processing times, statutory notice periods, and court hearing schedules.

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