Step-by-Step Guides for Hollywood Homeowners

How to Sell a House in Probate in Hollywood

Step 1: Understand the Probate Process

When someone dies owning property in Broward County, the property typically must go through probate court before it can be sold. The process involves:

• Filing a petition with Broward County Probate Court
• Appointing a personal representative (executor)
• Notifying creditors and heirs
• Inventorying and appraising assets
• Paying debts and taxes
• Distributing remaining assets to heirs

Step 2: Determine if You Need Court Approval

In Florida, the personal representative may need court approval to sell real estate, depending on the type of probate:

• Formal administration: Usually requires court approval
• Summary administration: May not require approval
• Disposition without administration: For very small estates

Step 3: Get the Property Appraised

The court will want to know the property’s fair market value. As cash buyers, we can provide a written offer that serves as evidence of value.

Step 4: Market the Property or Accept Our Offer

You have two options:

• List with a real estate agent (6-12 months, repairs needed, fees)
• Accept our cash offer (7-30 days, no repairs, no fees)

Step 5: File for Court Approval (if needed)

If court approval is required, your probate attorney will file a petition. We can provide all necessary documentation to support the sale.

Step 6: Close the Sale

Once approved, we close at a local title company. The proceeds go to the estate and are distributed according to the will or Florida law.

How We Help: As Certified Probate Real Estate Specialists, we work with your probate attorney to streamline this process. We can often close before probate is complete, getting cash to heirs faster.

How to Resolve Code Violations in Hollywood

Step 1: Understand Your Violations

Search your property on the City of Hollywood Code Violation Search (violations since May 7, 2007 are searchable).

Step 2: Calculate Your Fines

• First violation: $100
• Second violation (within 6 months): $500
• Ongoing violations: Up to $1,000 per day

Step 3: Determine Cost to Fix

Get estimates for repairs needed to bring property into compliance. Often costs $10,000-$50,000+.

Step 4: Check Lien Amnesty Program Eligibility

Hollywood’s Lien Amnesty Program can reduce liens by 100% if:

• Property is currently in full compliance
• You have no other active violations
• You apply and are approved

Step 5: Consider Your Options

• Fix violations yourself: Expensive, time-consuming
• Apply for amnesty: Only works if you can afford to fix everything first
• Sell to us: We take over the property and all violations

How We Help: When you sell to us, the code violations become our problem. You walk away free and clear.

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