Inherited a house in Melbourne? Sell it for cash, even during probate.
A local Florida buyer for inherited and probate houses in Melbourne. Two minutes to request an offer, and you choose the closing date.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell an inherited or probate house in Melbourne?
Yes. In Florida the personal representative can sell estate property once appointed by the probate court, and some sales need a court order first. We buy inherited houses as-is, clean-out included, and close on the estate's timeline.
We handle Melbourne closings through a Florida title company, which coordinates payoffs with the Brevard County Clerk of Court records.
How probate works in Brevard County
The steps below follow Florida statutes and the offices that handle them in Brevard County, which includes Melbourne.
Open probate
A petition is filed in the probate division of the Brevard County Circuit Court (18th Judicial Circuit). The court decides between summary administration and formal administration.
Summary or formal
Summary administration is available if the estate subject to administration (less exempt property) is $75,000 or less, or the person died more than two years ago (s. 735.201).
Personal representative
In formal administration the court issues Letters of Administration naming the personal representative, who can then act for the estate.
Creditor period
Notice to creditors is published; most claims must be filed within 3 months of first publication (s. 733.702).
Sell the house
If the will grants a power of sale, the personal representative can usually sell; otherwise the court may need to approve it. Protected homestead follows special rules.
Selling an inherited or probate house in Melbourne
Melbourne is a Space Coast city with many 1950s–1980s block homes near the Indian River Lagoon. Brevard stretches 70+ miles along the Space Coast, from Titusville through Melbourne and Palm Bay, with a mix of older beachside homes and pre-platted inland lots.
We buy inherited and probate houses in Eau Gallie, Downtown Melbourne, Suntree, West Melbourne and Indialantic, and anywhere else in Melbourne, plus nearby Palm Bay.
| County | Brevard County, the Space Coast |
|---|---|
| County seat | Titusville |
| Court for probate cases | Brevard County Circuit Court (18th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Brevard County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Brevard County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Eau Gallie, Downtown Melbourne, Suntree, West Melbourne, Indialantic · nearby Palm Bay |
Before you sell in Melbourne
A cash sale isn't the only path. Melbourne homeowners in this spot usually weigh move in or keep it, rent it out, list with an agent and sell for cash as-is. We're happy to talk through each one — no pressure.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- The house is full of belongings
- Heirs live out of state or disagree
- Taxes and insurance keep coming
- The house needs repairs nobody wants to fund
Three steps. Your schedule.
No listing, no staging, and no strangers walking through your Melbourne house. Here's the whole process.
Tell us about the house
Share the address and a few details online or by phone. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
Get a written cash offer
We review the property and recent nearby sales and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours.
Pick your closing date
Close in as little as 7 days through a Florida title company, or pick a later date. We cover normal closing costs.
What Melbourne homeowners ask about probate
What if the house was the person's homestead?
Florida homestead has special protections and can pass outside the normal creditor process. The rules depend on whether there was a surviving spouse or minor child, so check with the estate's attorney.
What is summary administration in Florida?
A shorter probate process for estates of $75,000 or less (not counting exempt property) or where the person died more than two years ago (s. 735.201, Fla. Stat.).
Where is probate opened for a Melbourne house?
If the owner lived in Brevard County, probate is opened in the probate division of the Brevard County Circuit Court (18th Judicial Circuit). If they lived elsewhere in Florida it's opened in that county, and out-of-state owners need ancillary administration in the county where the house sits.
Do you buy houses in Melbourne?
Yes. We buy in Eau Gallie, Downtown Melbourne, Suntree and West Melbourne and every other part of Melbourne, as well as the rest of Brevard County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Melbourne?
As little as 7 days after you accept, using a Florida title company. If you need more time, we'll set the date that works for you.
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