Sell an Inherited House in Florida — Simply, and On Your Terms
Inherited a house anywhere in Florida and don’t want the repairs, the upkeep, or the long-distance headache? We buy inherited homes as-is, for cash — and we’re used to working through probate, out-of-state heirs, and homes full of a lifetime’s belongings.
- Any condition — leave what you don’t want, take what you do
- We work with your probate attorney and close when title clears
- Out of state? No problem — the whole thing can be handled remotely
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An Inherited Florida Home Comes With a Lot to Sort Out
Inheriting a house is rarely simple. On top of the grief, you’re suddenly responsible for a property that may need repairs, still carry a mortgage, and sit hundreds of miles from where you live. There may be other heirs to coordinate with, decades of belongings to clear out, and a probate process you didn’t ask to learn. Meanwhile the taxes, insurance, and upkeep don’t pause while you figure it out.
We’re not here to tell you selling is always the answer. But when it is — because no one wants to move in, the upkeep is a burden, or the heirs would rather split the value than the house — we make that part genuinely easy. A fair cash offer, no repairs, no cleanout, and a closing that waits patiently for your probate to clear.
Probate in Florida — the Short, Honest Version
In most cases, you can’t sell an inherited Florida house until the estate clears probate and title is deeded into the heirs’ or estate’s name — a death certificate alone isn’t enough for a buyer’s title company to insure the sale. But it’s usually more manageable than people fear, and there are faster paths:
- Probate may be avoidable entirely if the home passed through a revocable trust, a Lady Bird (enhanced life estate) deed, or joint ownership with right of survivorship — in those cases the new owner can often sell right after recording the death certificate.
- Summary administration is Florida’s faster, simplified path — and as of July 1, 2026, it’s available for estates with non-exempt assets under $150,000 (up from $75,000), or when the owner has been deceased more than two years. Many inherited homes now qualify, especially when time has passed.
- Formal administration is the standard route for larger estates. A personal representative is appointed and, once Letters of Administration are issued, has authority to sell. It typically runs several months.
We’re not attorneys, and this isn’t legal advice — your probate lawyer determines which path fits your estate. What we can do is line up our offer and closing to be ready the moment title clears, so you’re not starting the sale from scratch afterward.
The Tax Picture Is Usually Better Than Heirs Expect
Two facts work in your favor when you sell an inherited Florida home. First, Florida has no state estate tax, no inheritance tax, and no state capital-gains tax. Second, and bigger, is the federal stepped-up basis: when you inherit, your cost basis resets to the home’s fair market value on the date of death — not what the original owner paid decades ago. Sell near that value, and your capital gain (and the federal tax on it) is often close to zero.
There’s a flip side worth knowing, and it’s why holding an inherited home can quietly get expensive: the property-tax break dies with the owner. The homestead exemption and the Save Our Homes 3% assessment cap don’t automatically carry over to an heir who won’t live there as a primary residence. The home gets reassessed to full market value, and the tax bill can double or triple in a single year. If you’re weighing how long to hold, that reset is a real cost to factor in alongside insurance and upkeep. (A CPA can confirm your specifics — we’re not tax advisors.)
Situations We Help Heirs With
Every inherited home is different. These are the situations we see most across Florida.
Out-of-State Heirs
Living in another state and don’t want to fly back and forth? Probate coordination, cleanout, and closing can all be handled remotely — you may never need to set foot in the house.
Multiple Heirs
Inherited with siblings? A cash offer gives everyone a clean, neutral number to split — often far simpler than agreeing on repairs, an agent, and months of showings together.
A Home That Needs Work
Deferred maintenance, an old roof, decades of belongings? Don’t spend a dime fixing or clearing it. We buy as-is — take what’s meaningful and leave the rest behind.
Still in Probate
We can agree on a price now and time the closing for when your probate clears. We work alongside your attorney so the sale is ready to go the moment title is clean.
An Inherited Rental
Inherited a property with tenants in it? You don’t have to become a landlord. We buy occupied rentals and can take it on with the lease in place.
A Vacant, Rising-Cost Home
An empty Florida home racks up taxes, insurance, and risk — and after homestead resets, the tax bill climbs. Selling stops the bleed and hands off the worry.
Meet David — Handled With Care
Hi, I’m David, founder of Sunshine State Buyers. I’m based in South Florida and buy homes across the state. Selling a parent’s or relative’s home is different from any other sale — there’s grief in it, often family to coordinate, and a lot of memories in the walls. I handle these the way I’d want my own family’s handled: patiently, respectfully, and without pressure.
My promise is simple: a fair offer, explained honestly — and if listing with an agent would net the heirs more, I’ll tell you that instead of pushing a sale. There’s no rush on your end. When you’re ready, we’re here.
As Featured In
“I try to be honest with people and tell them if there might be better routes to sell their house.”
— David Veras, featured in Miami New Times
How It Works — Simple as 1-2-3
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Tell Us About the Home
Share the property, where probate stands, and whether there are other heirs. No need to clean or repair anything first.
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Get a Fair Offer
Within 24 hours you’ll have a no-obligation cash offer the heirs can review together — with the number explained plainly.
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Close When Title Clears
We time closing to your probate. The title company distributes proceeds to the estate, and everyone moves forward.
We Buy Inherited Homes Across Florida
From the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast to South Florida, we buy inherited homes statewide — including for out-of-state heirs who’d rather not travel. Our home base is South Florida, where we know the market best; if the inherited home is in Miami-Dade, start with our Miami inherited-house page for local detail. Anywhere else in Florida, just reach out.
Inherited House FAQs
Do I have to finish probate before I can sell?
Usually the estate needs to clear probate (or a probate alternative like a trust or Lady Bird deed) so title can be deeded and insured. But we can agree on price and terms now and set closing for when title clears — so you’re not waiting to even start. Your attorney confirms which path your estate needs.
Will I owe a lot in taxes when I sell?
Often very little. Florida has no state estate, inheritance, or capital-gains tax, and the federal stepped-up basis resets your cost basis to the date-of-death value — so selling near that value usually means minimal capital gain. A CPA can confirm your specifics; we’re not tax advisors.
What if the other heirs and I don’t fully agree?
Generally all heirs must agree to sell. A clear, neutral cash number often helps everyone get on the same page, since there’s nothing to argue about on repairs or agent choice. If heirs truly can’t agree, an attorney can explain options like a partition action — but most families prefer to avoid that, and a straightforward offer helps.
Do I need to clean the house out first?
No. Take whatever is meaningful to your family and leave the rest. We buy as-is, belongings and all, and handle the cleanout after closing. For a home full of decades of memories, that alone lifts a huge weight.
I live out of state. Can this be done remotely?
Yes. Many of the heirs we work with live outside Florida. Between your probate attorney, the title company, and remote signing, the sale can be handled without you traveling back. We keep you updated at each step.
Let’s Take One Thing Off Your Plate
Get a fair, no-obligation cash offer on the inherited home in 24 hours — no repairs, no cleanout, and no pressure. And if listing would serve the heirs better, we’ll tell you honestly.
