Hoarder House · St Petersburg · Cash Offer
You don't need to clean a thing. We buy hoarder homes across St Pete exactly as they stand — no cleanup required, no agent fees, no judgment. A fair cash offer within 24 hours and we handle everything after closing.
Whether it's your own home, a parent's, or a property you inherited — hoarder situations carry weight that goes far beyond the clutter. We approach every one of these sales with discretion, patience, and respect.
Most sellers in this situation have already heard "no" from agents who won't touch the property. They've gotten cleanup quotes that felt impossible. They're managing a family dynamic that's exhausting. Or they're grieving a person while also trying to handle a property that represents decades of their life.
You don't have to sort through everything. You don't have to fill a dumpster before calling us. You don't have to present the home in any particular condition. We've walked through properties at every level — from light clutter to extreme accumulation — and we've never walked away from a situation we couldn't help resolve.
We make one fair cash offer based on the property's current condition and St Pete market values. You decide if it works for you. If you want to take personal items or family heirlooms first, we give you all the time you need. Everything else, we handle after closing.
"I inherited my father's home in Kenwood and couldn't face the cleanup. We Buy St Pete Houses made a fair offer without judgment, gave me two weeks to take what mattered, and handled everything after closing. It was the most dignified way through a very hard situation." — St. Petersburg seller, 2024
Cleanup required from you before selling to us
Not a single bag. Not a single dumpster. We evaluate the property as-is and make our offer based on what we see.
Per day maximum code enforcement fines in St Petersburg
Under FL Statute Ch. 162, unpaid fines become liens. We can still make an offer — and resolve code violations as part of the purchase.
Traditional agents won't list hoarder properties without pre-sale cleanup
Cash buyers have no such requirement. We purchase in any condition with no inspections or lender involvement.
Days minimum to close once you accept our offer
Or take more time if you need it to sort through belongings. The timeline is yours.
Florida has no single statewide statute for "hoarder properties" — regulation happens through local city codes and federal fair housing law. Here's what applies to you as a seller. General information only — consult an attorney for your specific situation.
This page provides general information for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Florida real estate attorney before making decisions about your property.
The Fair Housing Act protects individuals with hoarding disorder as a disability when it substantially limits major life activities. Cities like St Petersburg must balance code enforcement with fair housing obligations — property owners cannot be penalized solely for hoarding behavior, but minimum safety and maintenance standards still apply.
HUD — Fair Housing Resources →The City enforces property standards under Chapter 16 of the city code. Violations result in a Notice of Violation with a cure period (typically 30–60 days). Continued non-compliance leads to fines up to $500/day, which become liens under Florida Statute §162. We've purchased numerous St Pete properties with active code violations — we resolve them as part of the sale.
St. Pete Code Enforcement →Florida requires disclosing known material defects. As-is cash sales don't eliminate this obligation, but we guide you through it as part of our process. For free guidance: Florida Bar Consumer Guide, IOCDF — Find Help for health and hoarding resources, and HUD Housing Resources for housing assistance.
Florida Bar Consumer Guide →If your hoarder property has accumulated violations, here's what the city process looks like — and how we resolve it as part of the sale. Many sellers hesitate because they fear their property has too many violations or too much accumulated debt. We evaluate every situation individually — even properties with $10,000+ in code fines may still be viable. Call us first before assuming you're out of options.
City issues written notice identifying specific code violations and the required cure.
Typically 30–60 days to address violations. Many hoarder situations make this timeline impossible.
Up to $500/day under FL Statute §162. Fines accumulate quickly and become liens on the property.
Unpaid fines attach as a lien. We still make offers on these properties and resolve liens at closing.
We review all violations, negotiate with the city where beneficial, and take responsibility after closing.
No inspections, no repair demands, no showings. A direct, confidential path from first call to cash at closing.
Call, text, or submit our form. We ask basic questions about the property, its condition, and your timeline. No judgment. Nothing you share leaves our conversation.
We evaluate the property as-is — based on St Pete market values, location, and current condition — and present a clear written offer with no hidden contingencies.
Close in 7 days or take 60. Take the personal items you want to keep — we give you the time you need. Anything left behind is our responsibility after closing.
Junk removal, cleanup, code compliance, disposal — we coordinate all of it through our local vendor network. You walk away with cash and none of the burden.
We've built specific expertise and local partnerships designed for exactly this type of property — so we can offer more certainty, more respect, and stronger offers than generic cash buyers.
We've built relationships with St Pete's most reliable junk removal services, estate sale companies, and specialized cleaning crews. They work discreetly and salvage items for donation when possible — meaning we can manage cleanup efficiently and make stronger offers than buyers who haven't done this work.
We've purchased properties with active code enforcement actions, accumulated fines, and outstanding liens throughout St Petersburg. We handle all compliance work after closing — you walk away free from ongoing legal exposure and mounting fines.
Our initial offer is our actual offer. We account for cleanup costs, necessary repairs, and current St Pete market values from the start — so you never experience a last-minute price drop or "newly discovered" issue at closing. What we offer is what we close on.
We buy in every St Pete neighborhood — including those with older housing stock, historic properties, and the areas most commonly affected by long-term accumulation.
Downtown St Pete, Historic Kenwood, Old Northeast, Historic Uptown, Greater Pinellas Point, Bahama Shores, Shore Acres, Snell Isle, Lakewood Estates, Jungle Terrace, Disston Heights, Lealman
Clearwater, Largo, Seminole, Gulfport, Pinellas Park, Palm Harbor, Dunedin
Tampa, Manatee, Palmetto, Sarasota, Hudson, New Port Richey
St Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Kenneth City, Belleair, Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel
These situations require patience, discretion, and genuine respect. These sellers found all three — and a fair cash offer — when they called us.
“John and his team reached out to gauge my interest in selling my home at I time I had just started to consider it. I was recovering from major surgery, and they were very accommodating with the closing date and several other things. They made a good cash offer "as is" - so I didn't have to deal with last minute hiccups. It was a smooth and painless process that allowed me to move out of state to be closer to my first grandbaby!!”
The same straightforward deal we'd want if we were the ones in this situation. No pressure, no judgment, no last-minute changes.
We buy the property exactly as it stands — no sorting, no cleanout, no dumpster before you sell. Everything left stays.
The offer you accept is what you receive at closing. No agent fees, no deductions, no hidden costs at the end.
7 days if you need to move fast. Weeks if you need time to go through belongings. You set the date — we work around it.
Active notices, accumulated fines, outstanding liens — these become our responsibility after closing. You walk away free of all of it.
Beyond selling, you or your family may need support resources. These are trustworthy local and national organizations that can help.
For questions about active violations, cure periods, fine amounts, and city compliance requirements. Understanding your current status is the first step.
stpete.org/code-enforcement →The International OCD Foundation provides hoarding disorder resources, therapist directories, and family support materials for those dealing with a loved one's hoarding.
iocdf.org/find-help →Property records, deed transfers, lien searches, and title-related documents. Essential for confirming ownership and understanding any liens before sale.
(727) 464-7000Find a licensed Florida attorney for questions about property disclosure obligations, probate complications, or complex title situations related to hoarder properties.
Property tax information, outstanding balances, and payment history. Important for confirming any tax liens attached to the property
When the homeowner requires social services support alongside a property sale including adult protective services and community care coordination.
Yes. We buy hoarder homes in St Petersburg for cash, as-is, with a fast, confidential process. You don't need to clean or repair anything — we purchase the property exactly as it stands and handle all cleanup after closing.
Yes — completely as-is. Not a single bag needs to be removed before we make an offer or before you close. We've walked through properties at every level of accumulation and our offer accounts for the full cleanup cost on our end.
Professional hoarder house cleanouts in Florida typically range from $1,500 to $15,000+ depending on the severity, square footage, and type of materials. When you sell to us, this cost comes out of our end — not yours. We factor it into the offer rather than requiring you to pay for it in advance.
As little as 7 days from when you accept our offer. We also work on longer timelines if you need time to go through belongings or make housing arrangements. The closing date is always your choice.
We can still make an offer. We've purchased St Pete properties with active code enforcement actions, accumulated daily fines, and outstanding liens. We review the violations with you, factor them into our offer, and resolve all compliance issues after closing — you walk away without ongoing liability.
None. We never charge commissions or hidden fees. The cash offer you accept is the amount you receive at closing. We cover standard closing costs — nothing is deducted from what we offer.
We coordinate all of it through our local St Pete vendor network — junk removal, disposal, donation of salvageable items, and full property cleanup. You don't manage any of it. After you sign and receive your cash, the property and everything in it is our responsibility.
Yes. We buy inherited and probate properties and can coordinate with estate attorneys to keep the process moving. We've helped many families sell inherited hoarder properties during probate proceedings — often the fastest and cleanest resolution available.
Every neighborhood in St Petersburg, plus Clearwater, Largo, Seminole, Gulfport, Pinellas Park, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, and the broader Tampa Bay area including Tampa, Sarasota, and Pasco County.
Call or text (727) 477-8998, email SellFast@WeBuyStPeteHouses.com, or fill out our confidential form. We respond personally within 24 hours. The initial conversation typically takes 15 minutes and we can present a written offer within 24–48 hours of that call.
Typically proof of ownership (deed or title) and a government-issued ID. For inherited properties, any available probate documents help. We guide you through gathering everything needed — you don't need to have it all ready before reaching out.
For hoarder properties specifically, yes — a cash sale eliminates the need for cleanout, staging, showings, and the uncertainty of buyer financing. Most lenders won't approve mortgages on severely cluttered properties, which means your traditional buyer pool is already limited to cash buyers like us.
A fair cash offer within 24 hours. We handle junk removal and code violations after closing. You walk away with cash and none of the burden.
