Understand the existing tenancy
Occupancy, lease terms, deposits, and access arrangements are part of the property evaluation. A sale is not a reason to assume tenant rights or your responsibilities disappear. A Texas landlord-tenant attorney can advise on disputes and legal requirements.
Your Austin-area property
Our team’s history includes Austin renovation and infill opportunities. For a rental property, we also need to understand occupancy, existing leases, and how a visit can be arranged before evaluating a proposed purchase.
See our Austin transaction history and the surrounding communities we consider.
Options worth discussing
Keep it with a different management plan
Consider whether repairs or professional management would address the reason you want to sell, and compare those costs with the expected return.
Explore selling with the tenancy in place
Share the lease and occupancy facts through an appropriate channel. A buyer will need to evaluate the obligations that come with the transaction.
Plan a lawful change in occupancy
If a vacancy or lease change is proposed, seek advice before acting. Do not assume a buyer can guarantee a move-out, eviction, or immediate vacant possession.
How The Tayton Group can help
We can evaluate whether the occupied property fits a purchase, discuss agreed access, and account for the lease situation in proposed terms. We can coordinate a sale-related review with the owner and closing professionals. We do not offer eviction services or promise to resolve a rent or possession dispute.
Understand the money before deciding
If we propose a purchase, compare the offer with the amount you would actually receive. Ask the closing team to account for required payoffs, agreed expenses, and adjustments. Any remaining proceeds are distributed through closing; a positive payout or particular closing date is not guaranteed.
Helpful information to have ready
- The address and number of occupied units
- Lease dates, rent amount, deposits, and any known arrears
- Maintenance issues and lawful access arrangements
- Any active dispute or legal notice and your sale goals
Start with a short description. Do not put Social Security numbers, bank details, full loan account numbers, or private legal records in the website form or chat. Arrange an appropriate way to share documents with the responsible professional.
Common questions
Do I need to evict tenants before contacting you?
No. Tell us the actual occupancy and lease situation first. Seek legal advice before taking action that affects possession.
Can you guarantee the tenant will move out?
No. Any purchase and possession terms must reflect the lease, applicable requirements, and what can realistically be delivered.
Should I put tenant records in the website form?
No. Start with general facts and arrange an appropriate way to share leases and private records if needed.
Further reading
Content reviewed October 18, 2026. Requirements and individual circumstances can change.