Sell your house in probate in Georgia — fast, fair, and on the estate's terms.

Can I sell a house that's in probate in Georgia?

Yes. In Georgia, a house can be sold during probate once the personal representative (executor or administrator) has been appointed and issued Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration by the probate court — typically 4–8 weeks after filing. If the will grants the executor “Power of Sale,” court approval to sell isn’t required beyond those letters. Without that language, a separate court petition is needed. Selling to a cash buyer lets the estate move forward quickly, closing in as little as 7 days once authority is granted, without listing, showings, or repairs.

⚠️ This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every estate and every Georgia county’s probate court has its own procedures — always consult a licensed Georgia probate attorney about your specific situation.

How our cash offer process works

1. Tell Us About The Property — Fill out our short form or call directly. Share where things stand in probate — whether you're waiting on Letters, already have them, or aren't sure. We're comfortable meeting the estate wherever it is in the process.
2. We Visit, In Person — A local team member schedules a brief walkthrough of the property, no matter its condition — many probate homes need updates after years of ownership.
3. Receive A Written Offer — A fair, written cash offer with no hidden fees. We can often begin this step in parallel with probate, so you're not waiting on us once authority is granted.
4. Close On Your Timeline — Choose your closing date once your Letters are in hand. We can close in as little as 7 days — we coordinate directly with your probate attorney and the title company.

What you need before you can sell.

Georgia has its own probate court in each of its 159 counties, separate from Superior Court, and the process follows a few key steps:

• A personal representative must be appointed first. This is the executor named in the will, or a court-appointed administrator if there's no will.
• The court issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration. This typically takes 4–8 weeks from filing, and no title company or buyer’s lender will close a sale without them.
• “Power of Sale” language matters. If the will explicitly grants the executor authority to sell property, no separate court approval is needed beyond the Letters — the sale can proceed much like a normal transaction.
• Without Power of Sale, a court petition is required. The representative must file for permission to sell, notify heirs and creditors, and in some cases go through a formal court-supervised sale process, which can include a courthouse auction with competing bids for estates without clear sale authority.
• You can often market in parallel. Under Georgia law, a representative can accept offers and sign a purchase contract before Letters are fully in hand, as long as closing is conditioned on receiving that authority — this can save 90–120 days versus waiting for probate to fully close before even starting.

Why probate sales often go faster with a cash buyer.

• No financing contingency to slow things down. Buyers using a mortgage can add weeks of underwriting on top of an already long probate timeline — a cash sale removes that variable entirely.
• We're comfortable with the paperwork. Letters Testamentary, court petitions, multiple heirs' signatures — we've coordinated all of this before and work directly with your attorney.
• As-is means one less step. Many probate properties have sat unmaintained for months or years — repairs and cleanout can add real time and cost before a traditional listing is even possible.
• We can start before probate closes. We can put an offer in place early and simply condition closing on your Letters being issued, instead of waiting to even begin the process.

What sellers say about working with us

Rated 5.0 across 97 Google reviews.

The team at Assured Property Solutions Columbus is fully dedicated to providing an exceptional experience. Their communication was clear and consistent, and the transaction was seamless from beginning to end.

— The Blumen Group, Google Review

Jacob is a great resource to have and a wealth of experience. Smooth transaction process and easy to work with. Highly recommend.

— Jackson K, Google Review

I have worked with Jacob on several deals and each one he has been a pleasure to work with. He always answers the phone to help me with any of my concerns. Jacob is the most trustworthy person I have dealt with in this profession.

— Alex Lawson, Google Review

Understanding Georgia's probate process and timeline.

Georgia Probate Overview (2025–2026):

Sourced from the Georgia Probate Code, Georgia Probate Court practices, and published Georgia probate/real estate guides, 2025–2026.

What this means if you’re managing a probate sale:

• The wait is almost always the probate process itself, not the real estate transaction — closing typically takes 30–60 days once authority is granted, or far less with a cash buyer.
• No Georgia estate tax simplifies things compared to some other states, but federal estate tax may still apply above the federal exemption threshold.
• Multiple heirs mean multiple signatures — coordinating this early avoids delays once you're ready to close.
• Starting the sale process early, conditioned on Letters, is one of the most effective ways to shorten the overall timeline.

Not a national iBuyer. Not a lead-generation site. A local team experienced with probate sales.

• We're a family-owned, Columbus-based company — you'll talk to the same local people from your first call through closing.
• We buy with our own funds, not bank financing, so a deal never falls through over a denied loan — one less variable while you're also managing an estate.
• We give you a real, written offer, not an automated estimate that changes later.
• We're comfortable coordinating with your probate attorney and multiple heirs, and can structure our offer to close as soon as Letters are issued.
• 97 Google reviews at a 5.0 rating — verify our track record before you ever pick up the phone.

Clear Terms. No Surprises.

• No commissionsDeal directly with us, no 6% agent cut splitting estate proceeds.
• No repairsSell as-is, no matter how long the property sat unmaintained.
• No staging or showingsOne private walkthrough, then an offer.
• No closing feesWe cover standard closing costs.

THREE OFFER GUARANTEE: We know Georgia — and we're here to help.

We're a small, local team. When you call, you'll reach someone who understands both the real estate and the estate-administration side of a probate sale — not a call center.

Traditional Sale vs. Cash Sale

Situations we help with

• Inherited / Estate Property: Whether or not full probate is required.
• Foreclosure: Stop the process before it costs the estate equity.
• Divorce: Sell quickly and split proceeds cleanly.
• Tired Landlord: Sell an inherited rental as-is, tenants and all.
• Vacant Property: Stop paying to maintain and insure an empty estate home.
• Major Repairs Needed: Foundation, roof, mold, fire damage — any condition.
• Behind on Payments: Often can help avoid foreclosure on an estate property.
• Hoarder House: We handle heavily cluttered estate properties with respect.

Helpful resources

• Georgia Probate Courts (county-level directory)
• State Bar of Georgia Lawyer Referral Service
• Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (deed/title records)
• IRS Estate Tax resources (federal exemption thresholds)
• Local County Tax Assessor's Office (property tax records during administration)

Local across the Columbus, GA region.

We’re based in Columbus and buy probate and estate properties throughout the surrounding area, including:

• Columbus, GA
• Midland, GA
• Fortson, GA
• Phenix City, AL
• Smiths Station, AL
• Opelika, AL
• Fort Mitchell, AL
• Muscogee & Harris Counties

Questions about selling a house in probate in Georgia