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The short answer: You can often sell an inherited Florida home while it is in probate. The personal representative usually handles the sale, and some sales need court approval. The bills keep coming in the meantime, so I work with your probate attorney on the value, the timeline and the sale.
When a parent passes, the house doesn't wait.
The taxes, insurance, mortgage and utilities keep coming. The yard still needs mowing. And the family is grieving while trying to figure out what to do.
I know because it happened in my own family. My father-in-law's home here in Osceola County went through probate. It took nine months before the family could sell it.
I've been a full-time REALTOR in Central Florida since 2001. Here's how I help families in the same spot.
How I help
- I talk to your probate attorney. I find out where the case stands and what the court allows.
- We build a timeline. Do you want to keep the house, rent it, or sell it? We plan around the answer.
- I help everyone understand the value. The attorney and the family both need a clear, honest number.
- I help sort out who's involved. Heirs, lenders, insurance. Everyone who needs to know.
- I help notify lenders and others if payments may be delayed. Surprises cost money.
- You get a checklist. What to gather, what to decide, and what to watch for.
I'm a REALTOR, not an attorney. If you don't have a probate attorney yet, I can point you to reputable ones in Florida.
Handling an inherited home? Book a 15-minute call with me or call or text (321) 320-7129.
Planning ahead? Read this first
Most families call me after it's too late to avoid probate. If your parents are still living, there may still be time. Read how a Lady Bird Deed in Florida can keep a home out of probate.
Read nextFlorida Lady Bird Deed: What It Is and Why It Matters →Ready to talk it through?
Book a 15-minute call. Tell me about the home and where the estate stands. I'll tell you what I'd do first. No pressure.
Common questions
Can you sell a house while it's in probate in Florida?
Often, yes. The personal representative of the estate usually handles the sale. Some sales need court approval. Your probate attorney will tell you what your case allows.
Who pays the bills on the house during probate?
The bills don't stop. Taxes, insurance, the mortgage and utilities keep coming. Ask your attorney how the estate should handle them, and don't let payments lapse.
How long does probate take?
It depends on the case. My own family waited nine months before the house could be sold.
Do I need a probate attorney?
In most Florida probate cases, yes. I work alongside the attorney. I don't replace one.
Can a Lady Bird Deed keep a home out of probate?
Often, yes. In Florida, a Lady Bird Deed names who gets the home, and it passes to them without probate. The owner has to sign it while they are alive and able to sign. Talk to a Florida attorney. See my Lady Bird Deed guide.
Selling a home you live in? See my guide to selling your home in Central Florida, or my guide to selling a home in St. Cloud.
Talk it through
Dealing with a parent's home, an inherited house, or a house stuck in probate? I'm happy to help you sort it out. No pressure.
Book a free 15-minute call Or call or text (321) 320-7129Cliff Clover, REALTOR · The Clover Group at eXp Realty · St. Cloud, FL. General information only, not legal or tax advice.