{"id":30531,"date":"2026-03-26T04:19:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=30531"},"modified":"2026-03-27T01:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:54:45","slug":"how-to-sell-a-house-by-owner-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-a-house-by-owner-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell a House by Owner in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

With several <\/span>costs associated with selling a home<\/span><\/a>, some homeowners in the Sunshine State are compelled to go the <\/span>\u201cFor Sale By Owner\u201d<\/span><\/a> (FSBO \u2014 pronounced fizz-bow) route to save on <\/span>real estate agent commissions<\/span><\/a>. How to sell a house by owner in Florida may seem like a straightforward process, but there\u2019s a bit more to it than just putting up a \u201cFor Sale\u201d sign.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a nutshell, you handle everything from <\/span>pricing your home<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>marketing<\/span><\/a> it to <\/span>negotiating<\/span><\/a> with buyers and managing all the documents. With all the work that goes into FSBO, as well as the financial and legal risks, it’s important to weigh its pros and cons so you know whether <\/span>selling without a Realtor<\/span><\/a> is the right move for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Unsure About Selling FSBO in Florida?<\/h3>\n

Connect with a top-rated real estate agent near you for a consultation and price estimate for your home.<\/p>\n \n

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In this guide on how to sell a house by owner in Florida, we\u2019ll cover the steps in <\/span>selling by owner<\/span><\/a>, including the aspects that might be harder than you think. We\u2019ll also provide an overview of the full process to prep, market, and close on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fast facts about selling a house in Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s the average home sale price in Florida?<\/b><\/td>\n$639,288<\/span><\/a> (February 2026)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What\u2019s the average time on market?<\/b><\/td>\n59 days<\/span><\/a> (February 2026)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can FSBO sellers post a yard sign?<\/b><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is a real estate attorney required?<\/b><\/td>\nReal estate attorneys are not considered essential for closing in the state of Florida. However, hiring an attorney when selling by owner is almost always advisable to avoid an abundance of legal risk.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What are the required disclosures in the state?<\/b><\/td>\nKnown issues, homeowners association (HOA) membership information, and property tax history, among others. See the <\/span>Property Disclosure Form<\/span><\/a> for more details.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What are the real estate transfer taxes?<\/b><\/td>\n$0.70 per $100<\/span><\/a> of the home\u2019s sale price (exceptions apply to Miami-Dade County)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thinking of skipping the Realtor for your home sale in the Sunshine State? Here\u2019s an in-depth guide on how to sell a house by owner in Florida.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":145,"featured_media":51040,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[321,1207,238],"tags":[759,1206],"class_list":["post-30531","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-attract-buyers","category-florida-real-estate","category-working-with-agents","tag-how-to-sell-a-house-by-owner","tag-selling-a-house-in-florida"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Sell a House by Owner in Florida<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thinking of skipping the Realtor for your home sale in the Sunshine State? 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