U.S. properties had a foreclosure filing in 2025.
ATTOM annual report ↗NATIONWIDE SURPLUS RECOVERY
Recover what’s
rightfully yours.
If your property sold after a foreclosure or for unpaid taxes, there may be money left over. DNA Est. helps former owners and families find out what they may be owed and get help claiming it.
No upfront feesForeclosures, unclaimed money and surplus
In unclaimed property returned by 49 reporting programs in fiscal year 2025. That includes money like old bank balances and uncashed checks.
National unclaimed property report ↗In extra money collected by local governments after tax foreclosure sales in parts of nine states studied from 2014 to 2021.
Pacific Legal Foundation study ↗The surplus figure comes from a study of past sales in selected areas. How much is available today depends on the property and the sale.
What is surplus money?
When a property sells at auction after a foreclosure or for unpaid property taxes, the sale money goes toward what’s owed and the cost of the sale. Any money left over is called surplus.
Some of that money may belong to the former owner or their family. DNA Est. can check the sale records and help you find out if you may be owed money.
Request a free review ↗EXAMPLE SALE
- Sale price at auction
- $180,000
- Owed on the property, including sale costs
- − $145,000
- Money left over (surplus)
- $35,000
Other claims can affect how much the former owner receives.
WORKING WITH DNA EST.
How we help you get your money back
Every day, DNA Est. helps people get back money that belongs to them. We know how county offices handle surplus claims and what paperwork they expect. We use that experience to get your paperwork in order and avoid delays we can prevent.
- 01
Check the sale
We find the sale records and check whether there’s money left over.
- 02
Get the paperwork ready
We explain what the county needs and help you pull together the right documents.
- 03
Keep your case moving
We follow up on your claim and explain what can affect how soon you receive your money. If your case needs legal help, we work with our team of foreclosure attorneys.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
How can we help?
Can DNA Est. review a case in my state?
We review cases nationwide. Tell us where the property sold and we’ll explain how we can help.
What if I already have an attorney?
You can keep working with your attorney. If they don’t regularly handle foreclosure cases, our foreclosure attorneys can help with questions about who is owed the money and what the court needs.
What if I’m unsure whether money is available?
We can check the sale records for money left over and explain what could affect your claim.
Do I pay anything upfront?
The initial case review is free. DNA Est. charges no upfront fees and explains the written fee terms before you decide whether to proceed.
FREE CASE REVIEW
Tell us about your property
Have a sale notice, a case number or just the property location? DNA Est. can start with what you know.