The cash offer came in just a few hours later
Until about a year ago, I didn’t fully understand the meaning of probate. I was not knowledgeable in the legal process. In Florida, probate is when the property is considered part of a deceased person’s estate. The house is transferred to the beneficiaries through the court system. The steps are rather involved, including verifying the will, identifying assets, satisfying debts and parselling out the remaining property in accordance with the instructions of the will. It is necessary to have the house appraised for value. The process is guided by a court-appointed executor, who is responsible for filing paperwork with the probate court. When my grandmother passed away, I learned the ins and outs of probate. My two brothers, two sisters and I were the beneficiaries of her estate. Although I live in Jacksonville, my siblings are spread across the country. It was rather difficult for them to get time off from work to travel. We needed to wrap up the loose ends as quickly as possible. There were some issues with the house. We knew that an inspection would turn up a lengthy list of concerns. We’d be expected to replace the roof, update the heat pump, possibly paint and install new appliances. It was severely lacking in curb appeal. Over the last few years, my grandmother was not feeling well enough to keep up with maintenance or aesthetics. My siblings and I were not willing to tackle all of the repairs. We decided to reach out to a cash homebuyer. A little research located a local, family-owned company. They are well-established in Jacksonville and have built an impressive resume. I filled out the contact form online. The cash offer came in just a few hours later. We discussed our various options and chose to accept the offer. This allowed us to get to the closing in under two weeks.