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If you own a home in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, or anywhere in St. Lucie County that's become a burden — an inherited home in probate, hurricane or water damage, open code-enforcement liens, delinquent taxes, or a foreclosure — you have more than one way forward. We'll walk you through all of them in plain language.
Florida has its own rules and timelines, and the right move depends on your situation, your timeline, and your goals. Depending on what you're facing, that might mean listing on the local market, clearing a probate or title issue, working something out with your lender or insurer, or selling directly to us as-is for cash.
Tell us about the property. A no-obligation cash offer is one of the options we'll cover.
Before you sell, check what help you’re entitled to — these are the official offices and programs for St. Lucie County.
Inheriting a house in St. Lucie County usually doesn't mean you can sell it right away. If the home was titled only in the deceased person's name, it generally has to clear Florida probate before a title company will insure a sale. Summary administration is the faster route and is generally available for smaller estates (non-exempt value of $75,000 or less) or when the person died more than two years ago; formal administration is required for most larger or more recent estates and typically takes six to twelve months or more. Homestead property has special protections under Florida law and can pass outside the probate estate.
Many Treasure Coast homes also carry hurricane or water damage, open insurance claims, or code liens that affect both value and timing. (General information, not legal advice — confirm specifics with a St. Lucie County probate attorney.) If you've inherited a property and want to understand your options — listing it, repairing it, or selling as-is — we're glad to walk through them with you at no cost.
Florida is a judicial foreclosure state: your lender must file a lawsuit and win a court judgment before your home can be sold at auction. Federal rules generally keep the case from starting until you're more than 120 days past due, and once you're served you have 20 days to answer the complaint. A Florida foreclosure commonly takes about 8 to 14 months, longer if contested, and many circuits offer residential foreclosure mediation. That time is worth using to weigh reinstatement, a sale, or another path.
Florida handles unpaid property taxes in two steps. The county first sells a tax certificate (a lien) on the delinquent taxes, usually by June 1. The owner then has at least two years to redeem by paying the certificate amount plus interest and costs before the certificate holder can apply for a tax deed and the property can go to a public tax-deed auction. You usually have a long runway to act, but it is finite. (General information, not legal advice — confirm specifics with the St. Lucie County Tax Collector or a Florida attorney.)
Hurricane and flood damage, roof claims, and unpermitted work are common reasons Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce owners get stuck: repairs are costly, insurance is slow, and code-enforcement liens can pile up. We buy as-is, so you don't have to repair, clean, or settle a claim first, and in most cases open liens are resolved as part of closing.
Related guides: Foreclosure · Probate & Inherited · Back Taxes · Liens & Title · As-Is / Repairs
En español: Vender su casa en Port St. Lucie
Local guides for Port St. Lucie: Stop foreclosure in Port St. Lucie · Back property taxes in Port St. Lucie · Inherited house in Port St. Lucie
Also serving the Tampa / Hillsborough County area. In a hurry to sell your house fast for cash? We buy houses as-is in St. Lucie County — no fees, close on your timeline.
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