Inherited a house in Sarasota? Sell it for cash, even during probate.
We buy inherited and probate houses across Sarasota as-is, for cash. Tell us your timeline and we'll build the closing around it.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell an inherited or probate house in Sarasota?
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.
In Sarasota, that means working with the Sarasota County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How probate works in Sarasota County
Every probate situation in Sarasota County, which includes Sarasota follows Florida law. These are the stages and the local offices involved.
Open probate
A petition is filed in the probate division of the Sarasota County Circuit Court (12th 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.
What's different about Sarasota
Sarasota was near Hurricane Milton's October 2024 landfall, which caused wind and flood damage across the city. Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County in October 2024, and North Port saw major inland flooding after Ian in 2022.
We buy inherited and probate houses in Newtown, Gillespie Park, Southside Village, Siesta Key and Gulf Gate, and anywhere else in Sarasota, plus nearby North Port and Venice.
| County | Sarasota County, the Suncoast |
|---|---|
| County seat | Sarasota |
| Court for probate cases | Sarasota County Circuit Court (12th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Sarasota County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Sarasota County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Newtown, Gillespie Park, Southside Village, Siesta Key, Gulf Gate · nearby North Port, Venice |
Options for Sarasota homeowners
You have more than one way out. Sarasota homeowners in this spot usually weigh move in or keep it, rent it out, list with an agent and sell for cash as-is. If keeping the house or listing it makes more sense, we'll say so.
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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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.
Can I sell a house before probate is finished in Florida?
Often, yes. Once the court appoints a personal representative they can sign for the estate, though some sales need a court order. Your probate attorney will confirm what's needed.
Where is probate opened for a Sarasota house?
If the owner lived in Sarasota County, probate is opened in the probate division of the Sarasota County Circuit Court (12th 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 Sarasota?
Yes. We buy in Newtown, Gillespie Park, Southside Village and Siesta Key and every other part of Sarasota, as well as the rest of Sarasota County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Sarasota?
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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