What Is Cash for Keys and How Does It Work?

Cash for keys is a negotiated agreement — usually after a foreclosure sale or as part of a deed in lieu — where the new owner pays you a lump sum to vacate the property by an agreed date, left in broom-clean condition.

Why It Beats a Forced Eviction

Amounts vary, but it beats a formal eviction on your record and gives you a firm, self-selected move-out timeline instead of one imposed on you.

It's typically a late-stage option, but if you're past the point of keeping or selling the home, it's worth asking about rather than assuming a forced eviction is your only path out.