Can you sell a house in Florida before probate is finished?

Usually the deed is still in a parent's name and nobody has filed anything. You can start now. Here's what Florida actually requires and how we work around the timeline.

The short version

In Florida, a house in a deceased person's name generally has to pass through probate before it can be sold, unless it was held in a trust or with a right of survivorship. Summary administration is faster for smaller estates; formal administration takes longer. A probate attorney files it; we're not attorneys and won't pretend to be.

What we do

We can sign a contract with the personal representative (or the heir who will become one) and wait for the court. That locks in your price and takes the house off your plate while the paperwork moves. We coordinate with your attorney and the title company, and if you don't have an attorney we can point you to a few who do this all day.

Why calling early helps

Most of the months people lose are spent not knowing what to do. Knowing what the house is worth as-is and what the process costs lets the family decide faster.

• We can't skip probate for you, and anyone who says they can is someone to avoid.
• Our offer can be made now and closed when the court allows.
• Probate costs come out of the sale, not your pocket.