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How does a quick sell operate when the house is in probate?

My sister and I obtained a right to deed the house was not in a will We don’t have an official will, to add. Although paperwork is in place . But as far as I know, we can legally sell the house now.

Asked by Nathan Doty | Moody, AL| 03-01-2024| 723 views|Selling|Updated 2 years ago

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Keith Jean Pierre

REMAX First Realty · East Brunswick, NJ

(151 reviews)
Nathan, in order to sell you property in this nature, the probate process would have to be completed or at least near completion. Once all is resolved on your end, then your sale can be just like any other sale. Keith Jean-Pierre Managing Principal The Dapper Agents Operations In: NY, NJ, FL & CA
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05-07-2026 (9 hours ago)··
Kevin Neely

Keller Williams Realty Elite Partners · Spring Hill, FL

(77 reviews)
Selling a home that is in probate is possible in Florida and Alabama, but the process moves on the probate timeline and requires court involvement that is not part of a standard real estate transaction. In Citrus County and across Florida, the personal representative of the estate (appointed by the court) is the party who has authority to sign the listing agreement and the purchase contract. Before the home can be sold, the personal representative must be formally appointed by the probate court, and in some cases the sale must be approved by the court as well, particularly when the estate has multiple heirs or creditors with claims. For a quicker resolution, Florida offers summary administration for smaller estates, which is a simplified probate process that can move faster than formal administration. If the property has a surviving spouse with homestead rights or a trust that holds title, the path may bypass probate entirely. The time from listing to closing on a probate sale in Florida varies widely, from a few months for a simple estate to well over a year for contested or complex ones. A Florida probate attorney and a real estate agent experienced with probate transactions working together gives the estate the best chance of a timely and well-priced sale. Kevin Neely & Kaitlynd Robbins | K2 Sells, Keller Williams Elite Partners
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04-15-2026 (3 weeks ago)··
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Marty & Abby Champagne

RE/MAX Market Place · Oak Creek, WI

(58 reviews)
Get a realtor in your area. If you need help with finding one, contact me at 414-840-0120 we can send you someone very good! However, it sounds like you are ready to go with putting it on the market.
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03-22-2024 (2 years ago)··
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Jonathan Hyatt

Keller Williams Realty Trussville · Trussville, AL

(125 reviews)
I can help you with this and connect you with a number of good local real estate attorneys. I am located in Trussville so Moody is one of my primary markets. Feel free to call me at 205-617-9957 or email [email protected]
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04-03-2026 (1 month ago)··

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