{"id":66425,"date":"2026-01-20T09:31:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=66425"},"modified":"2026-02-24T06:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:15:11","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in Miami? Whether you\u2019ve got a property in serious need of repair or a recently inherited home from a loved one, sometimes you just need to skip repairs, get a cash offer, and move on.<\/p>\n

Mario Avalos<\/a>, a Miami-based HomeLight Elite real estate agent who sells homes 3% faster than the average Miami agent, says that one of the most common reasons people sell their homes \u201cas is\u201d comes down to affordability, as the cost of living expenses in Miami has exploded.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost people I list properties for, even in Miami, have been there for a very long period of time, for decades. When they were living here, the standard of living was a lot less expensive. Decades later, Miami has become a very expensive place to live, and people with those incomes simply can’t afford the cost of insurance, property taxes, and on top of that, what it takes to live\u2014food, utilities,\u201d Avalos says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey’re opting to sell their homes, cash out on the hundreds of thousands of dollars in equity they have, and go to cheaper places, typically northern Florida or the states right above Florida,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

However, selling a house \u201cas is\u201d usually means accepting a lower offer, and it doesn\u2019t always prevent buyers from trying to negotiate savings. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how to sell a house in Miami, your options for getting an offer, and what to expect from the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Consult With a Top Agent About Selling Your Home 'As Is'<\/h3>\n

Know your options before you sell your home \u201cas is.\u201d It takes just two minutes to match you with the top-rated real estate agents in your area. To connect with an agent, simply tell us a little bit about your property and how soon you\u2019re looking to sell.<\/p>\n \n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in Miami<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Miami<\/td>\n$682,000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Miami<\/td>\n50 days<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nMiami law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the seller\u2019s property disclosure<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLS has a field to mark a listing \u201cas is\u201d?<\/td>\nYes, but it is optional, according to Avalos.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is a real estate attorney required?<\/td>\nReal estate attorneys are not<\/a> considered essential for closing in the state of Florida.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\n$0.60 per $100<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What is \u2018as is\u2019 condition in real estate?<\/h2>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d is a type of home sale in which it\u2019s understood that no improvements will be made to the property. When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the seller chooses not to entertain buyers’ requests to complete repairs or provide a credit for fixes.<\/p>\n

An as-is sale may also indicate that the functionality and longevity of key components of the home, such as major appliances, like a stove, are nearing the end of their functionality, or a roof is in a serious state of disrepair.<\/p>\n

When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the general condition of the property should already be accounted for in the purchase price of the home to the best of the seller\u2019s knowledge.<\/p>\n

\u201c99.9% of people want to sell the property as-is. My advice is that it\u2019s okay not to focus on big-ticket items or construction-based projects. You can sell the property just as it is, but focus on aesthetics \u2014 things that don\u2019t cost much but make the property look ten times better. Paint, landscaping, keeping the property clean and organized, and decluttering,\u201d says Avalos.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t need to redo bathrooms or kitchens, replace the roof if it\u2019s watertight, or replace regular windows for impact windows. Those big-ticket items usually are not really gonna make you a profit when you sell the property, so it\u2019s not worth spending the time or money. You can sell the property as-is, just the way it is,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

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Which types of homes are sold \u2018as is\u2019?<\/h2>\n

Homes sold \u201cas is\u201d often need some work or may be cosmetically outdated. It\u2019s not a label you\u2019re likely to put on a listing in pristine, move-in-ready<\/a> condition.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d sales often attract investors searching for their next flip or buyers seeking a bargain, perhaps on a home in a great location with lots of potential.<\/p>\n

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What problems do you have to disclose in Miami?<\/h2>\n

Selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in Miami doesn\u2019t mean sweeping known problems about the house under the rug.<\/p>\n

A good time to fill out the Seller\u2019s Property Disclosure<\/a> is before listing your home or requesting an offer, so that you know it\u2019s taken care of.<\/p>\n

According to the document, \u201ca seller of residential property is obligated to disclose to a buyer all facts known to a seller that materially and adversely affect the value of the Property being sold, which are not readily observable by a buyer\u201d.<\/p>\n

The form will walk you through documenting what you know about installed items.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also be prompted to fill out information about:<\/p>\n