After a New Jersey sheriff sale there is generally a 10-day window before the sheriff's deed is delivered. During it, a party can file an objection to the sale with the court, and the owner may redeem the property by paying the full amount due.
Under the court rules (R. 4:65-5), objections to a sheriff sale are generally made within 10 days after the sale, or at any time before the deed is delivered. Objections usually concern how the sale was noticed or conducted, not simple unhappiness with the result. The same window is when redemption is possible, which means paying what is owed in full, and that is rarely realistic for someone who could not keep up with the loan. When a timely objection is filed, the deed is generally held until the court rules on it.
If you believe something went wrong with the sale, contact a New Jersey attorney or Legal Services of New Jersey (1-888-576-5529) the same day, because the window is short and an objection is a formal motion, not a phone call. If redemption money truly exists, for example from family or a refinance arranged before the auction, get the exact figure in writing from the sheriff and the plaintiff's attorney. Otherwise, use these days to compare the winning bid with the judgment, since anything above it may be surplus that belongs to you, and to plan your move on your own schedule.
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Educational information, not legal advice. Your own court documents control your deadlines; a licensed New Jersey attorney can confirm what applies to your case.