Probate and the sale, handled in one place
Most families inherit a house and then get handed a to-do list: hire a probate attorney, pay a retainer, wait months, find a realtor, fix the house, wait again. We replace the whole list. We buy the inherited house, pay for the probate, and can often have probate completed in 24–48 hours — with closing about a week later.
- We are a probate home buyer — the cash buyer — not a law firm. An independent licensed Florida probate attorney represents the estate.
- We pay the probate costs (typically about $3,000) and normal closing costs. You pay no commissions and nothing out of pocket.
- For estates that qualify for summary administration, probate can often be completed in 24–48 hours once the heirs sign; closing follows in about a week.
- The court does not set your sale price or closing date — you and the heirs do.
- We handle the hard files: 42 heirs, heirs in Romania and Russia, no will, missing heirs, squatters, liens and back taxes.
Why families choose an all-in-one probate buyer
The traditional route treats probate and the sale as two separate projects. You hire a probate attorney (often with a retainer paid up front), wait for the court, then start over with a realtor, a clean-out crew and repairs — while you keep paying insurance, taxes and utilities on an empty house. For a family that lives out of state, or a family that just lost someone, it’s a lot.
We built our company around doing both at once. We sign a simple purchase agreement with the heirs, the probate attorney files right away, we cover the cost, and the title company closes as soon as title is clear. One phone number, one point of contact, one closing.
| Hire a probate attorney, then list | 131 Cash Home Buyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Who pays for probate | You — often a retainer up front | We do (typically ~$3,000) |
| Probate timeline | Commonly quoted at 3–6 months or more | Often 24–48 hours for qualifying estates |
| Repairs and clean-out | Yours to arrange and pay for | None — sold as-is, leave what you don’t want |
| Commissions | Typically 5–6% | $0 |
| Who sets price & closing date | Market, buyer’s lender, appraisal | You and the heirs |
| Heirs out of state or overseas | Often slows everything down | Routine — remote notary, translation, wires |
Timelines vary by estate. Formal administration, disputes, or a will that must be proven take longer. We’ll tell you on the first call which track your estate is likely on.
How it works
Proof, not promises
Anyone can say they handle complicated probates. Here are a few we’ve actually closed:
Contacted by us about a relative’s home?
If we reached out to you as a possible heir, start with our page for heirs. It explains why we contacted you, why no one else did, and what happens next — no obligation.
Probate home buyers near you
We buy probate and inherited houses across St. Petersburg, Clearwater and north Pinellas, and Tampa and Hillsborough County. Wondering how to compare buyers? Read how to choose the best probate home buyer, or see probate attorney vs. probate home buyer.
Our dedicated Pinellas County probate site, Pinellas Probate Home Buyers, has Pinellas-specific probate guides and pages for every Pinellas city.
For the full legal background — how Florida probate works, how long it takes and what it costs — see our Florida inheritance guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to hire a probate attorney to sell an inherited house?
How fast can probate be done?
Who decides the sale price and closing date?
Do you buy houses with many heirs or heirs overseas?
What does it cost me?
What areas do you buy probate houses in?
131 Cash Home Buyers is a real estate investment company (the buyer), not a law firm. Probate filings are prepared and handled by an independent licensed Florida probate attorney who represents the estate. Timelines depend on the estate and the court, and not every estate qualifies for the fastest track. Nothing here is legal advice.
Get a probate cash offer — and let us handle the rest
- We pay the probate costs (typically ~$3,000)
- Probate often complete in 24–48 hours for qualifying estates
- Close about a week later at a licensed title company
- Heirs anywhere in the world welcome
- No repairs, no clean-out, no commissions
Prefer to talk? Text or call Alex at (727) 353-6206.
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