Own a vacant house in Fort Myers? Turn it into cash without fixing it up.
We buy vacant houses across Fort Myers 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 a vacant house in Fort Myers?
Yes. A vacant house still costs you taxes, insurance, utilities and lawn care, and it's a target for break-ins and code complaints. We buy vacant houses as-is, without you visiting, and close in as little as 7 days.
For Fort Myers properties, the local steps run through the Lee County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit) and the Lee County Clerk of Court.
How vacant house works in Lee County
Here's how a vacant house case usually moves in Lee County, which includes Fort Myers. Knowing where you are on this timeline tells you how much room you have to sell.
Insurance gap
Many homeowner policies limit coverage once a home has been empty for a set period (often 30–60 days). Check your policy's vacancy clause.
Code exposure
Overgrown yards, pools and boarded windows draw code complaints, and fines can become liens in the Lee County public records.
Unwanted occupants
Since July 2024 Florida lets owners ask the sheriff to remove unauthorized occupants with a sworn complaint (s. 82.036).
Ongoing costs
Taxes, HOA dues, utilities and storm prep continue every month the house sits.
Exit
Sell, rent, or renovate — each has a different cost and timeline.
What's different about Fort Myers
Fort Myers is the Lee County seat and one of the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County in 2022. Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral and Sanibel saw catastrophic surge, and many damaged homes are still subject to the FEMA 50% substantial-damage rule.
We buy vacant houses in McGregor, Dunbar, Whiskey Creek, Villas and Iona, and anywhere else in Fort Myers, plus nearby Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres.
See also: Vacant Houses across Lee County
| County | Lee County, Southwest Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Fort Myers |
| Court for vacant house cases | Lee County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Lee County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Lee County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | McGregor, Dunbar, Whiskey Creek, Villas, Iona · nearby Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres |
Options for Fort Myers homeowners
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. Fort Myers homeowners in this spot usually weigh renovate and list, rent it out, list as-is and sell for cash. If keeping the house or listing it makes more sense, we'll say so.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- You live out of town
- The house needs too much work to rent
- Insurance got expensive or was cancelled
- Neighbors or the city are complaining
Three steps. Your schedule.
No listing, no staging, and no strangers walking through your Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers homeowners ask about vacant house
Can I sell a vacant house if I live out of state?
Yes. We can do everything remotely and close with a mobile notary or by mail.
Does my insurance cover a vacant house?
Many standard homeowner policies restrict coverage after the house has been empty for a set period. Read your vacancy clause or ask your agent.
Who removes squatters from a vacant house in Fort Myers?
Under s. 82.036, the owner files a sworn complaint with the Lee County Sheriff's Office, which can remove unauthorized occupants when the statute's conditions are met.
Do you buy houses in Fort Myers?
Yes. We buy in McGregor, Dunbar, Whiskey Creek and Villas and every other part of Fort Myers, as well as the rest of Lee County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Fort Myers?
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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