{"id":66559,"date":"2026-01-23T14:24:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T22:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=66559"},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:54:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:54:30","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in Orlando? Whether you\u2019ve got a fixer-upper or recently inherited a relative\u2019s home, sometimes the goal is to skip repairs, get a fair offer, and move on.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost of our properties are sold as-is. We have two different versions of the contract here in the Orlando area,\u201d says Christopher Bessette<\/a>, an Orlando-based real estate agent with 20 years of experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe standard contract does allow for negotiation or a dollar amount towards repairs, but I\u2019d say 95% of the time, the agents who write offers will write it on an ‘as is’ contract with the right to inspect and cancel. That’s just kind of how it’s always been handled since the short-sale and foreclosure days. It’s very rare for us to get an offer on a listing on a standard contract,\u201d Bessette 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 a lower price. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how to sell a house in Orlando, 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 Orlando<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Orlando<\/td>\n$380,000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Orlando<\/td>\n77<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nOrlando law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Florida Realtors Seller\u2019s Property Disclosure<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLS has a field to mark a listing \u201cas is\u201d?<\/td>\nNo<\/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$0.70 per $100 of the total value of the property<\/a>, which sellers typically pay for, according to Bessette.<\/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 certain components of the home, such as a stove on its last legs or an older roof, is not guaranteed.<\/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

Bessette likes to set the expectations for \u2018as is\u2019 sellers accordingly and educate them on what to expect.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe just prep them upfront during the inspection period because they have a right to cancel that. More than likely, the buyers are going to make requests, and it’s up to them whether to negotiate or accept the request, or they also have the right to say no and cancel the deal,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe advice we give them is if it’s an old roof or a couple of things that are kind of deal killers, we identify those issues upfront. Just make sure they understand that’s gonna be an issue with every buyer, not just one particular buyer,\u201d Bessette adds.

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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.

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

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

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

According to the document, Florida law requires home sellers to tell buyers any known facts that affect the property’s value and aren\u2019t easily seen.<\/p>\n

The form will walk you through documenting what you know about structures, termites, water intrusion, plumbing, roof, and roof-related items. This can be particularly important in the Sunshine State, which is no stranger to roof damage from hurricanes, and as such, buyers will be keenly aware of your roof\u2019s overall condition.<\/p>\n

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