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Seller Prep
Florida seller pre-sale checklists — AC service, roof docs, FAR/BAR disclosure, and the permit audit that kills deals.
Post-Closing Occupancy Agreement in Florida: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Yes, a seller can stay in the house after closing in Florida — but only with a signed post-closing occupancy agreement. Here is how the daily rate, security deposit, 60-day Chapter 83 threshold, and FAR-BAR Comprehensive Rider F actually work.
Selling Your Florida Home in Fall or Winter: Why the "Spring Market" Myth Doesn't Apply Here
National advice says wait until spring to list. Florida runs on a different calendar — snowbird demand peaks October through March, competition drops, and motivated buyers show up with cash. Here's how to use the Florida selling season to your advantage.
How to Stage a Home for Sale in Florida
Staging a home in Florida is not the same as staging one in Minnesota. The climate, the floor plans, and the outdoor-living culture all demand a different approach. Here is what actually moves the needle for Florida sellers.
Open House Tips for Buyers and Sellers in Florida
Open houses work differently when the market is moving and the climate runs hot. Whether you are touring a home or hosting one, here is what to do and what to skip in Central Florida and Tampa Bay.
How to Sell Your Home in Florida: 7 Strategic Tips for 2026
Florida sellers face a different set of decisions than sellers anywhere else — humidity-driven pricing adjustments, hurricane-season timing, the post-NAR commission shift, and buyer anxiety around insurance. Here is how to think through each one before you list.
Before You List: A Florida Seller Pre-Sale Checklist
A task-by-task Florida seller checklist organized by timing — 3 months out through the morning of your first showing. Covers AC service, roof documentation, FAR/BAR disclosure, permit history, and the permit audit that can kill a deal at the closing table.
Florida Real Estate Disclosure Requirements: What Sellers Must Tell Buyers
Florida sellers must disclose any known material defect that affects property value and cannot be spotted in a normal walkthrough — a rule rooted in Johnson v. Davis (1985). This covers what counts as a material defect, which disclosures are required by statute, and where sellers most often run into trouble.
Curb Appeal for Florida Sellers: What Actually Moves Price
First impressions in Florida are not the same as the rest of the country. Heat, humidity, and HOA rules change what works. Here is what actually moves price — from palm selection to pavers to pressure washing before the MLS photographer shows up.
Selling a House with Code Violations in Florida
Yes, you can sell a Florida home with code violations — but the violation type determines your path. Fines and enforcement liens must be resolved at or before closing. Unpermitted work requires disclosure. Sellers typically choose to remediate, price it in, or negotiate a credit. A real estate attorney should review any lien before you list.
Selling a House with Open Permits in Florida
Yes, you can sell a Florida home with open permits — but an open permit found during a title search can stall your closing or kill a financed buyer's deal. The path forward depends on whether the permit is still active, expired, or simply never finaled. Here's what to do.
Selling a House with Unpermitted Work in Florida
Yes, you can sell a Florida home with unpermitted work — but you must disclose it. Your options are retroactive permitting, pricing the issue in, or selling as-is to a cash buyer. Each path has a different cost, buyer pool, and timeline. Here's how to decide.
How to Sell a Tenant-Occupied Rental Property in Florida
Selling a Florida rental with a tenant in place means reading every line of the lease, building an investor package with current rent, NOI, and cap rate, giving proper notice for showings, and handling the security deposit transfer and prorations correctly at closing — or planning a vacancy-first strategy for retail buyers.