Sell a House in Probate in Florida — Cash, Court-Friendly

When during probate Homeinc can buy

Before letters of administration

We can put a property under contract with a contingency on the personal representative being formally appointed. This locks in the price for the family while the court process catches up.

After letters of administration

Once the personal representative is appointed and has authority to sell, we can move to closing. If the will gives the PR independent authority to sell, no court approval is needed. If court approval is required, we wait for the order — usually a quick scheduled hearing.

Through summary administration

For estates under $75,000 (or where decedent died more than 2 years ago), summary administration is faster — often 30-60 days — and we coordinate with the attorney to close right after the order distributing assets is entered.

Through trust administration

If the property was in a revocable living trust, no probate is needed. The successor trustee can sell directly to us, often within 14 days of the death certificate being issued.

What we handle so the family does not have to

• Coordination with the probate attorney and the title company
• Court-required documentation (offer, contract, proposed sale order if needed)
• Multiple-heir signatures, including out-of-state and international heirs
• Removing personal contents — leave whatever you do not want
• Deferred maintenance, code violations, and property-tax delinquency
• IRS or state tax liens on the estate property
• Title issues including missing heirs, unrecorded deeds, and decades-old liens

How the process works for probate sellers

1. We talk with the personal representative or attorney

Call 888-850-2636. We need: the case number (if open), the decedent’s name, the property address, and any known liens or back taxes. We pull the rest from public records.

2. Same-day written offer

We give a cash offer in writing the same day, valid 30 days, contingent on the PR being formally authorized to sell. The probate attorney can review the contract before anyone signs.

3. Court coordination

If court approval is required, the attorney files for a hearing. We attend if helpful. Once authority is granted, we move to closing within 7-14 days.

4. Closing and disbursement

A Florida title company handles closing. Proceeds go into the estate account per the attorney’s instruction, ready for distribution under the will.

Why personal representatives choose Homeinc

A PR has a fiduciary duty to get fair value for the estate. Our offers come in writing, are documented for the court file, and we close on the date promised. We know the Florida probate procedure, work with most South Florida and Central Florida probate attorneys, and we do not require court orders to be redrafted because we tried to renegotiate at the last minute.

“I lived in Ohio. My mother’s house in Hollywood needed everything. Homeinc closed remotely in 21 days, paid the back taxes, and I never had to fly down. Their offer was clean and fair.” — Janet H., Hollywood, FL (PR)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the probate court have to approve the sale?

It depends on the will and whether the PR has independent authority to sell. If court approval is needed, we coordinate with your attorney to schedule and attend the hearing. The process typically adds 2-6 weeks.

What if there are multiple heirs and they disagree?

We work with whatever the court or the PR decides. Often a written cash offer creates the alignment that family conversation could not — everyone sees the same number and the same date.

Can you close before probate is technically finished?

In most cases, yes — once the PR is authorized to sell. The estate continues afterward; only the property closes earlier. Trust administration can usually close right away.

What happens to the contents of the house?

Your choice. Take what is meaningful, leave the rest. We send a clean-out crew after closing.

Are there back taxes or liens we need to clear first?

No — our title company handles them at closing out of the sale proceeds. Common in probate cases and not a problem.

Do you buy houses in summary administration?

Yes — frequently. Summary administration is faster than formal administration and we coordinate the closing right after the order distributing assets is entered.

Related Resources

• Sell an Inherited House in Florida
• Sell a House With a Lien in Florida
• Sell a House During Divorce in Florida