Selling Your Probate or Inherited House in Florida? Here's How We Can Help

Inherited a house you don't want? Probate in Florida takes 6-12 months, sometimes longer. During that time, you're paying property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities. We can close in 7-60 days and buy your house as-is, even if multiple heirs are involved.

Fast closing in 7-60 days

⏰ The Probate Clock is Ticking

Probate in Florida typically takes 6-12 months, sometimes longer. During that time, you're responsible for property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities. If multiple heirs are involved, getting everyone to agree on repairs, listing price, or even selling can be nearly impossible. The longer you wait, the more it costs.

Why Selling a Probate House is So Hard

Inheriting a house should be a blessing. But when you don't want it, it becomes a burden. Here's what makes probate sales so difficult:

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    Probate Takes Forever

    Probate in Florida takes 6-12 months, sometimes longer. That's 6-12 months of property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities. That's 6-12 months of the house hanging over your head.

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    Multiple Heirs Make It Complicated

    When multiple heirs are involved, getting everyone to agree is nearly impossible. Repairs? Some want to fix it. Others don't. Listing price? Everyone has a different opinion. Selling? Some want to keep it. Others want to sell. It's a nightmare.

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    You're Paying for a House You Don't Want

    Property taxes. Insurance. Maintenance. Utilities. All while the house sits empty. All while probate drags on. It's money down the drain.

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    You May Live Out of State

    Many heirs live out of state. Managing a property from across the country is impossible. You can't check on it. You can't maintain it. You can't show it. It's a headache.

Why Selling to Us Beats Waiting for Probate

You need a fast, simple, and certain solution. That's what we provide. Here's how it works:

⚡ Fast Closing

We can close in 7-60 days. Probate takes 6-12 months. You get cash. You split it. You move on. No waiting.

👥 Work with Multiple Heirs

We can work with all heirs to get the sale done, even if some are out of state or disagree on the approach. We handle the coordination. You don't have to.

✅ No Repairs Needed

We buy houses as-is. No repairs. No staging. No cleaning. No arguments about who pays for what. No conflict.

⏰ No Need to Wait for Probate

We can often buy the property even before probate is fully completed, working with the estate executor or attorney. You don't have to wait months.

📊 Selling to Us vs. Waiting for Probate

Factor Selling to Us Waiting for Probate
Time to Close 7-60 days 6-12+ months
Repairs Required None - we buy as-is Usually required
Multiple Heirs We coordinate with all You coordinate everything
Ongoing Costs Minimal - close fast Months of taxes, insurance, maintenance
Out of State We handle everything You manage from afar
Certainty Guaranteed sale May not sell, may fall through

How Florida Probate Works

Understanding the probate process helps you see why selling to us makes sense. Here's what happens:

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    Filing the Petition

    The probate process starts when someone files a petition with the court. This can take weeks or months to get started.

  2. 2

    Appointing an Executor

    The court appoints an executor or personal representative. This person is responsible for managing the estate, including the house.

  3. 3

    Notifying Creditors

    Creditors must be notified. They have 90 days to file claims. This adds to the timeline.

  4. 4

    Paying Debts and Taxes

    All debts and taxes must be paid before assets can be distributed. This can take months.

  5. 5

    Distributing Assets

    Finally, assets are distributed to heirs. But by this point, you've been paying for the house for 6-12 months.

How We Can Help with Your Probate Property

We buy probate properties throughout Florida. Here's exactly what we do:

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We Work with Your Attorney

We work with your probate attorney or estate executor to understand the situation. We know the probate process. We've done this hundreds of times.

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We Coordinate with All Heirs

We can work with all heirs to get the sale done, even if some are out of state or disagree on the approach. We handle the coordination. You don't have to.

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We Buy As-Is

We buy the house as-is. No repairs. No staging. No cleaning. No arguments about who pays for what. No conflict.

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We Can Close Before Probate Completes

We can often buy the property even before probate is fully completed, working with the estate executor or attorney. You don't have to wait 6-12 months.

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We Handle the Split

The proceeds are split at closing according to the will or as heirs agree. It's clear. It's simple. It's final. No ongoing arguments about the house. One less thing to worry about.

Real Example: How We Helped a Family in Fort Lauderdale

Actual case study from our files

A family inherited a house in Fort Lauderdale after their mother passed away. Three siblings lived in different states—one in New York, one in California, one in Texas. They couldn't agree on repairs. They couldn't agree on listing price. They couldn't even agree on whether to sell. The house was worth $280,000, but they were paying $3,000+ per month in taxes, insurance, and maintenance.

We bought it for $280,000. We bought it as-is. No repairs. No staging. No arguments. We worked with their probate attorney. We coordinated with all three siblings. They closed in 30 days. Each sibling received their share. They moved on.

The alternative? Wait for probate to complete. That's 6-12 months. Pay $18,000-$36,000 in taxes, insurance, and maintenance. Fight about repairs. Fight about listing price. Fight about every offer. All while managing a property from three different states.

By selling to us, they avoided months of probate, thousands in ongoing costs, and family conflict. They got cash. They split it. They moved on. Simple.

❓ Common Questions About Selling Probate Properties

Do all heirs need to agree to sell to you?

It depends on the situation. If the executor has authority to sell, we can work with them. If all heirs need to agree, we coordinate with everyone. But that's the only thing you need to agree on. No repairs. No staging. No listing price negotiations. Just agree on our offer, and we handle the rest. It's much simpler than a traditional sale.

Can you buy the property before probate is complete?

Yes. We can often buy the property even before probate is fully completed, working with the estate executor or attorney. This can save you months of waiting and thousands in ongoing costs.

How do you split the proceeds among heirs?

The proceeds are split at closing according to the will or as heirs agree. We work with your probate attorney and the title company to ensure the split is done correctly. It's clear, simple, and final.

What if some heirs are out of state?

That's not a problem. We work with heirs all over the country. We handle the paperwork. We coordinate with everyone. You don't have to manage a property from across the country. We make it simple.

Do we need to make repairs before selling?

No. We buy houses as-is. No repairs. No staging. No cleaning. No arguments about who pays for what. That's one of the biggest benefits of selling to us during probate.

How quickly can you close?

We can close in 7-60 days. It depends on your situation and how quickly the executor and heirs can sign the paperwork. We work with your probate attorney to make sure everything is done correctly and quickly.

What are your fees?

We don't charge fees. No commissions. No closing costs. No junk fees. The price we offer is the price you get. The only costs are standard title and escrow fees, which are usually paid by the buyer (us) or split. We'll explain everything upfront.

Other Situations We Handle

Probate isn't the only situation we handle. Here are other situations we solve:

Don't Let Probate Drag On Forever

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