The Melbourne specifics are below. If you'd rather just talk, call or text Kyle at (407) 413-8331.
Where we buy in Melbourne
We buy across Melbourne's ZIP codes, including 32901, 32904, 32934, 32935 and 32940. Calls we get most often come from:
- Historic Downtown Melbourne, off New Haven Avenue
- Eau Gallie Arts District and the Eau Gallie River
- Streets off Hibiscus Boulevard and Babcock Street
- Lake Washington Road and Sarno Road
- Wickham Park and Wickham Road
- Pineda and north Melbourne
- Melbourne Village (its own small town)
If it's anywhere in Brevard County, send the address.
What older Melbourne houses run into
A lot of central Melbourne and Eau Gallie is concrete block ranch houses from the 1950s through the 1970s. Terrazzo under the carpet, jalousie windows on the Florida room, a carport someone walled in years ago. Farther west, toward Wickham Road, there's more 1980s and 1990s construction, and some homes from that era still have polybutylene water lines.
The trouble usually starts with insurance. Florida insurers want a four-point inspection on older homes and look hard at roof age, the electrical panel and the plumbing. A Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel, cast-iron drains or a tired roof can mean a non-renewal letter, a move to Citizens, or a buyer whose lender won't close until it's fixed. A good wind mitigation report helps, but it doesn't fix an old roof. I buy the house as it stands, so none of that has to be solved before you sell.
Near the river, Crane Creek or in a flood zone
Homes along the Indian River Lagoon, Crane Creek and the Eau Gallie River can sit in FEMA flood zones, and that changes what the next owner pays for flood insurance. If you have an elevation certificate, a past flood claim, or storm repairs that were never finished, tell me up front. Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and you don't need to fix storm damage before asking for an offer. More on that in selling a house with hurricane or roof damage.
Why Melbourne owners call
PCS orders out of Patrick Space Force Base. A job change with one of the aerospace employers around Melbourne Orlando International Airport. A rental that's become more trouble than it pays. A parent's house inherited by kids who live up north and can't fly down every month. Each one comes with a different deadline, so tell me yours. If you're still weighing an agent, read cash buyer vs. listing with an agent.
Probate and public records in Brevard County
Your parcel and recorded details are on the Brevard County Property Appraiser site. If the house doesn't match the record, like an enclosed porch or an addition, let me know. Brevard probate cases go through the Clerk of Court and are heard at the Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Justice Center, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940. Florida has summary and formal administration, and a probate attorney can tell you which one fits. Our guide to selling an inherited house in Florida covers the basics.
Helpful to have (not required to start)
- Roof and AC age, plus any repair invoices
- A recent four-point or wind mitigation report, if you have one
- Mortgage payoff contact and HOA or condo association contact
- Lease and rent details if it's rented
- Insurance claim or adjuster estimate for storm damage
- Death certificate and letters of administration if you're selling for an estate
See our work
Photos from 720 Wing Foot Lane in Suntree and 914 Waialae Circle NE in Palm Bay.
Questions Melbourne sellers ask
Do you buy condos and townhomes in Melbourne?
Yes, including the condos along the river. Tell me about the association and any special assessments. Association approval, estoppel letters, and Florida's newer condo inspection and reserve rules can affect timing, and we'll talk through them before you sign anything.
My insurer dropped me, or the house failed its four-point. Can you still buy it?
Yes. I pay cash, so there's no buyer's lender demanding a new roof or a new policy before closing. Tell me what the inspection or non-renewal letter said.
Can I stay in the house for a while after closing?
Possibly. Tell me the date you need. A later closing date or a short stay after closing can be written into the agreement if we both agree.
Do I have to make repairs or clean it out?
No. Sell it in its current condition and leave behind whatever you don't want. Just tell me about the problems you know of.
Are there fees or commissions?
There is no agent commission when no agent represents you in a direct sale. We normally cover standard title-related closing costs, and the written offer spells out exactly what's included.
Am I obligated to accept?
No. The offer is free and there's no obligation. Put it next to a listing estimate and decide on your own time.
Straight talk: Behind on payments but still have equity? Call before the foreclosure sale date gets close. If you owe more than the house is worth, I'm not the right buyer.
