Gainesville's housing runs on the University of Florida calendar, and plenty of owners here are out-of-town parents, retired landlords or heirs who don't want to manage a rental from far away. A cash sale in Alachua County is one way to finish it in a few weeks.
Instead of calling buyer after buyer, send one request. Cash buyers who work in Alachua County compete for the house, and we match you with the one that fits your price and your timeline.
How it works
- 1. Tell us about the house in one form.
- 2. Cash buyers who work in Alachua County make offers.
- 3. We match you with the best fit. More
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Selling a house in Gainesville
The Duckpond, Pleasant Street and the older east side have early-1900s frame houses; most of the city is 1950s–80s block and frame ranches, and many near campus have been rentals for decades. Wood rot, termites, old roofs, outdated wiring and tired student-rental interiors are typical.
Buyers make offers on houses across Alachua County, including:
- Duckpond
- Pleasant Street
- Fifth Avenue
- Porters Quarters
- Northeast Gainesville
- Haile Plantation
- Alachua
- High Springs
- Newberry
- Hawthorne
Common situations in Alachua County
How each one works locally — and why a cash sale can help. General information, not legal advice.
Probate and inherited houses
Alachua County is in the Eighth Judicial Circuit, which handles its probate cases. Heirs who live elsewhere can often handle most of the sale remotely once a personal representative is appointed.
More on probate and inherited houses →Behind on the mortgage
Foreclosing lenders in Alachua County sue in circuit court, and the Clerk auctions the house online after a judgment. You own the house until the sale, so you can usually still sell.
More on behind on the mortgage →Behind on property taxes
The Alachua County Tax Collector sells certificates on delinquent property, and an unredeemed certificate can lead to a tax deed sale.
More on behind on property taxes →Code violations and city orders
The City of Gainesville's code enforcement handles property maintenance, overgrowth and unsafe houses within the city; Alachua County handles the unincorporated areas.
More on code violations and city orders →Tired of being a landlord
Gainesville evictions are filed in Alachua County Court. You can sell with tenants in place — paying, behind, or mid-eviction.
More on tired of being a landlord →No fees or commissions, no showings or repairs, and buyers never see your contact details until you choose one. How DealSherpa works.
Selling for cash in Gainesville: questions
I live out of state and own a Gainesville rental. Can I sell it without coming back?
Usually yes. Most Florida closings can be signed remotely or by mail with a notary, and a cash buyer can see the house with your property manager or tenant.
How fast can I sell my house for cash in Gainesville?
Florida sales close through a title company or a real estate attorney, which pays off the mortgage and any tax certificates. Once you accept an offer, most Alachua County cash sales close in one to three weeks — sooner if there's no estate or lien paperwork to clear, or later on a date you choose.
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