Florida Home Selling Guides
Every guide I've written for Florida sellers in one place: probate, an inherited house, foreclosure, back taxes, a vacant house and problem tenants. Florida's homestead rules, court-run foreclosures and tax certificate system make it different from most states, so start with the situation that sounds like yours.
Reviewed by Dennis Fassett, founder of Dennis Buys Houses · Updated November 2026
General information, not legal advice. Florida's 67 counties each run their own clerk of court and tax collector, so check the details for your county.
Start With Your Situation
- How to Sell a House in Probate in FloridaProtected homestead, when the judge has to approve a sale, the three-month creditor window and Lady Bird deeds.
- Selling an Inherited House in FloridaHow the house passed to you, HOAs and condos, insurance, the homestead exemption and selling from out of state.
- Selling a House in Foreclosure in FloridaCourt foreclosures, the response deadline, online clerk auctions, redemption and claiming surplus money.
- Selling a House With Delinquent Property Taxes in FloridaNovember 1 due dates, April 1 delinquency, tax certificates, tax deed applications and surplus.
- Selling a Vacant House in FloridaInsurance and roofs, hurricane season, humidity, HOAs and Florida's 2024 squatter law.
- Selling a House With Bad Tenants in FloridaThree-day and seven-day notices, the court registry rule, the 24-hour writ and deposit deadlines.
Five Florida Rules Worth Knowing
- Homestead often skips the estateA protected homestead isn't an asset the personal representative holds for creditors. (Fla. Stat. § 733.608)
- Foreclosures go through courtRedemption ends when the clerk files the certificate of sale, unless the judgment gives more time. (Fla. Stat. § 45.0315)
- Tax certificates buy timeTaxes are delinquent April 1; a certificate holder can apply for a tax deed two years later. (Fla. Stat. § 197.502)
- Rent notices are three business daysSaturdays, Sundays and court holidays don't count. (Fla. Stat. § 83.56)
- Sellers owe a flood disclosureAt or before signing the contract. (Fla. Stat. § 689.302)
Want a Number to Compare Against?
Tell me about your Florida house and what's going on. I'll give you a straight as-is number, and tell you if listing makes more sense.
Florida Cities I Work In
I buy all over Florida, and I'm especially active in Orange County and the Orlando area. The guides note where the county matters, like Orange County's online clerk auctions.
How It Works
- 1Tell me about the house
Two minutes online or a phone call. The address, the condition and what's going on.
- 2Get a straight as-is number
No repairs, no showings. I'll tell you how I got there, and if listing would net you more.
- 3Pick your closing date
Close with a Florida title company on the date that works for you, with remote signing if you're out of state. Take what you want and leave the rest.
An as-is offer is a benchmark, not a commitment. There's no obligation to accept my offer — you're in the driver's seat.
Where I Fit, and Where I Don't
I'm usually a good fit when the house needs work, is full of belongings, is tied up in an estate, foreclosure, back taxes or a tenant problem, or you just want it handled.
And with Dennis Buys Houses, there's no clean-out. Whatever you leave, we'll deal with.
I may not be a good fit if the house is in good shape and you have time to list it. A listing will likely net you more in that case, and I'll tell you so.
Either way, I'll tell you upfront if I'm the right fit or not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Each one is built around Florida statutes and Florida courts.
For probate, almost always in Florida. For foreclosure and eviction, it's strongly recommended.
Yes. Take what matters and leave the rest. Dennis Buys Houses handles what's left.
Common in Florida, like an inherited condo with back taxes. Start with the guide for the nearest deadline.
Tell me about the house online or call me. I'll give you a straight number and tell you if listing would net more.
Florida statutes are online at the Florida Senate. Your county clerk of court, tax collector and property appraiser post their own records.
Florida Selling Guides
- How to Sell a House in Probate in Florida
- Selling an Inherited House in Florida
- Selling a House in Foreclosure in Florida
- Selling a House With Delinquent Property Taxes in Florida
- Selling a Vacant House in Florida
- Selling a House With Bad Tenants in Florida
Have a House in Florida You Need to Sell?
Tell me about the house and what's going on. I'll give you a straight as-is number, and if a listing would leave you better off, I'll tell you.