Sell an Inherited House in Florida
Quick Answer: You can sell an inherited house in Florida to a cash buyer like Homeinc in 7-14 days, even during probate. The personal representative signs the deed. No repairs. No agent commission. Homeinc pays all closing costs and factors in liens or tax debts.
Sell an Inherited House in Florida
Inheriting a house in Florida is rarely simple. Maybe you live out of state. Maybe there are multiple heirs and you do not all agree on what to do. Maybe the house has been empty for months and the bills keep coming — property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, lawn care — while you sort through probate. Maybe you just do not want a second home you never asked for.
Homeinc has bought hundreds of inherited properties across Florida. We handle probate. We work with multiple heirs. We can close while you are still in another state. And we pay all closing costs — including the probate attorney’s fees in many cases.
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Why selling an inherited house is harder than a normal sale
A traditional listing assumes you live in the house, can prep it for showings, and can sign the paperwork at a local title company. None of that fits an inheritance.
You may not have the keys yet. The title may still be in your parent’s name — meaning you cannot legally sell until probate is finalized. There may be siblings or cousins on the deed who need to sign. The house may have decades of belongings still inside, or it may have been vacant long enough to need real work before any retail buyer would touch it.
Listing it with a real estate agent often means months of waiting on probate, then weeks of cleanouts and repairs, then months on the market hoping a buyer’s mortgage clears. Meanwhile the carrying costs keep running. We have seen sellers lose $10,000+ in taxes, insurance, and utilities just trying to get to closing.
What Homeinc handles for inherited properties
We have seen most situations. Here is what we routinely take care of so you do not have to:
- <strong>Probate.</strong> If probate is not yet open, we work with experienced Florida probate attorneys who can open and close summary administration in many cases — often in 60-90 days. We can pay the probate attorney’s fees out of closing proceeds.
- <strong>Multiple heirs.</strong> We coordinate signatures across siblings, cousins, and out-of-state heirs. We can route the proceeds to multiple parties at closing per your instructions.
- <strong>Out-of-state sellers.</strong> You do not need to fly to Florida. We can close remotely with a mobile notary, an e-notary, or by mailing documents.
- <strong>Belongings still in the house.</strong> Take what you want. Leave the rest. We handle the cleanout.
- <strong>Deferred maintenance.</strong> Roof, AC, plumbing, electrical, mold, settling foundation — we buy as-is. No repairs, no inspections.
- <strong>Tax issues.</strong> If the property has unpaid property taxes, code violations, or a reverse mortgage that needs to be paid off, we factor it into the offer and clear it at closing.
How the process works
Call or text <a href=”tel:8888502636″>888-850-2636</a>, or fill out the form on this page. We’ll ask about the address, who’s on the title, the probate status, and whether there are other heirs. If you do not know everything — that is fine. We’ll figure it out together.
We’ll come back with a fair, no-obligation cash offer within 24-48 hours. The offer accounts for the condition, the location, any liens or back taxes, and the probate timeline. You will know your net proceeds before you commit to anything.
If probate is needed, our attorneys file it. If there are multiple heirs, we coordinate signatures — you do not need to play project manager. If you live out of state, we send documents to you and use mobile or remote notaries.
For properties with title already cleared, we close in as little as 5 days. For probate cases, the timeline depends on the court — typically 60-90 days for summary administration. Either way, your funds are wired to your bank the same business day as closing.
Why families choose Homeinc for inherited properties
Selling an inherited house is emotional. The house often holds a lifetime of memories — some good, some hard. We approach every transaction with that in mind.
- <strong>950+ five-star Google reviews</strong> — the most of any Florida cash home buyer.
- <strong>BBB A+ Accredited.</strong> Independently rated for ethics and integrity.
- <strong>Probate attorneys we’ve worked with for years.</strong> We know who is fast, fair, and respectful with grieving families.
- <strong>We pay for probate.</strong> In most cases, the probate attorney’s fee comes out of closing proceeds — not your pocket.
- <strong>You take what matters, leave what doesn’t.</strong> Photos, jewelry, papers, anything you want. Everything else stays. We clean it out.
- <strong>One closing, multiple heirs paid.</strong> No need to open a separate estate account or get a CPA involved unless your situation already requires one.
My sister died without a will and I was next of kin. I thought I could just sell her house and get cash. I didn’t know it needed a probate and that it would cost me a lot of money. Homeinc not only did the probate but paid for it. I don’t know what I would’ve done without them.
My experience with Homeinc was great! We were able to close within a few weeks and there were no surprises. Matt was very knowledgeable and helpful to this novice landlord.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to go through probate before I can sell?
In most cases, yes — the title needs to legally transfer to the heirs before the property can be sold. The good news is Florida summary administration can be completed in 60-90 days for many estates, and Homeinc covers the probate attorney’s fees out of closing proceeds in most situations.
What if there are multiple heirs and we don’t all agree?
We work with multi-heir situations regularly. As long as the heirs who hold majority interest agree to sell, we can typically structure a closing that works. Bring the disagreements to us and we’ll work through what’s possible.
I live out of state. Do I need to fly to Florida?
No. We close remotely all the time. We use mobile notaries, e-notaries, and FedEx for documents. Funds are wired to wherever you bank.
The house is full of stuff. Do I need to clean it out?
Take what you want. We handle the rest. You do not need to pay for a junk hauler or spend a weekend in Florida cleaning.
Will I owe capital gains taxes when I sell?
Inherited properties typically receive a “stepped-up basis” to the date-of-death value, which often eliminates or significantly reduces capital gains. But every situation is different and we are not tax advisors. Talk to your CPA. We can structure the closing to give you flexibility on timing if that helps.
How fast can you close?
If probate is already done and the title is clear, we close in as little as 5 days. If probate is needed, the typical timeline is 60-90 days. Either way, you do not pay any holding costs during the process.
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