By Prop Hunters · Published · Miami Lakes, FL
One family owned this 4/3 in Plantation Gardens, in Plantation (Broward County), for 60 years. When it passed to the next generation, the heirs lived out of state. The house was fully original, and it came with code violations and open permits. Prop Hunters bought it as-is.
A home that has stayed in one family for decades often has never been updated. That's not a bad thing, but it can make a traditional sale harder:
Selling as-is to a direct buyer means the heirs don't have to repair the house, close out old permits or clean it out first. The buyer takes the property in its current condition, and the details are handled through the title company and, when needed, the family's probate attorney.
For out-of-state heirs, that usually means:
If you're weighing your options, start with our page on selling an inherited or probate house, or see selling a house with code violations.
When someone passes away, their home usually has to go through some form of probate (or another legal process) before the heirs can sell it, unless it was held in a trust or passed another way. In Florida, a court-appointed personal representative typically has authority to sell once probate is opened. Every estate is different, so talk with a Florida probate attorney about your situation. Our pages on selling before probate and how to sell an inherited house in Miami explain the general steps.
We buy houses in Plantation and across Broward, Miami-Dade, southern Palm Beach and the Keys, including dated homes with violations or open permits. Call or text 305-812-9445, or tell us about the property.
Generally yes. Open permits are permits that were pulled but never closed with a final inspection. A traditional buyer's lender may want them resolved first, while an as-is cash buyer can usually buy the house with them still open. Your title company will tell you what shows up for your property.
Not necessarily. You can sell a house with open code violations, but they stay with the property, and recorded fines or liens appear in the title search and are typically handled at closing. An as-is buyer takes the house in its current condition.
Yes. Many inherited homes are sold by heirs who live elsewhere. Showings and repairs can be skipped in an as-is sale, and the title company can usually arrange remote or mobile-notary signing.
Often, yes, unless the home was held in a trust or passed another way. In Florida, a personal representative appointed by the court typically has authority to sell. Every estate is different, so check with a Florida probate attorney.
This article is general information, not legal advice. For questions about probate, title or permits, talk with a Florida attorney or your title company.