Most inherited homes in Southwest Florida were bought decades ago. They often need a roof, AC, plumbing and updating, and they come with rising insurance premiums and property taxes. For families living elsewhere, managing all of that from a distance is a lot.
When you sell to us, you skip the repairs, the cleanout, the showings and the months of carrying costs. We make one cash offer, and the proceeds can be split among the heirs at closing.
Property taxes change after an inheritance
In Florida, a parent's homestead exemption and Save Our Homes assessment cap end when the property changes hands. The house is typically reassessed at market value the following January 1, so the tax bill on an inherited home can jump sharply. That is one reason many heirs decide to sell sooner rather than later.
Leave everything behind
Take the photos, keepsakes and anything with meaning. Leave the rest. Old furniture, clothes, tools, the full garage: we handle it.
Do I have to go through probate to sell an inherited house?
It depends on how the house was titled and whether it was homestead property. Some homes pass outside probate; many still need a court order or probate filing. A Florida probate attorney can tell you which applies, and we work with either path.
Will I owe capital gains tax on an inherited house?
Inherited property generally receives a stepped-up basis to its value on the date of death, which often reduces or eliminates capital gains on a prompt sale. Your CPA can confirm how this applies to you.
What if there's still a mortgage on the inherited house?
That's common. The mortgage is paid off from the sale proceeds at closing, and the title company handles the payoff.
Ready to see what we'd pay for your house?
Free, no-obligation cash offer. No repairs, no commissions, and you pick the closing date.