Inherited a house in Tampa? Sell it for cash, even during probate.
We buy inherited and probate houses across Tampa 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 Tampa?
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 Tampa closings through a Florida title company, which coordinates payoffs with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court records.
How probate works in Hillsborough County
The steps below follow Florida statutes and the offices that handle them in Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa.
Open probate
A petition is filed in the probate division of the Hillsborough County Circuit Court (13th 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 Tampa
Tampa's older bungalows and block homes range from Seminole Heights to flood-prone South Tampa. Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 left flood and wind damage across Hillsborough County, from South Tampa to inland neighborhoods along the Alafia River.
We buy inherited and probate houses in Seminole Heights, Ybor City, West Tampa, Sulphur Springs, East Tampa, Town 'n' Country and South Tampa, and anywhere else in Tampa, plus nearby Brandon and Sun City Center.
| County | Hillsborough County, Tampa Bay |
|---|---|
| County seat | Tampa |
| Court for probate cases | Hillsborough County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Hillsborough County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Hillsborough County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Seminole Heights, Ybor City, West Tampa, Sulphur Springs, East Tampa, Town 'n' Country, South Tampa · nearby Brandon, Sun City Center |
Before you sell in Tampa
You have more than one way out. Tampa 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'll tell you honestly if another option fits better.
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.
Selling to us takes three steps, and you control the timing of every one.
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 Tampa 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.
Do I have to clean out the house first?
No. We buy inherited houses with the contents. Take what you want and leave the rest.
Where is probate opened for a Tampa house?
If the owner lived in Hillsborough County, probate is opened in the probate division of the Hillsborough County Circuit Court (13th 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 Tampa?
Yes. We buy in Seminole Heights, Ybor City, West Tampa and Sulphur Springs and every other part of Tampa, as well as the rest of Hillsborough County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Tampa?
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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