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Selling A House In A Trust After Death Florida

How To Sell A House Held In Trust After Death In Florida

A family calls me on a Thursday. Their mother passed two weeks prior; she owned a three-bedroom home in St. Augustine, and four siblings all want something different. One wants to keep it as a rental. One wants to sell fast. Two haven’t returned calls. And the house is sitting, untouched, with a mortgage ticking … Continued
Documents for Selling a House by Owner In Florida

Required Paperwork for Selling a House By Owner in Florida

A seller in Seminole Heights called us on a Tuesday morning, two days before she’d planned to list her home. She had a buyer lined up, a price agreed on, and zero paperwork ready. No disclosure form, no deed pulled, no idea what Florida actually required her to hand over at closing. This panicked, preventable … Continued
Do sellers pay closing costs in Florida

Does a Seller Pay Closing Costs in Florida?

Most sellers in Florida spend months thinking about their asking price and maybe ten minutes thinking about what gets subtracted from it. By the time the closing statement lands on the table, the shock is real. A neighbor of mine in Lakewood Ranch called me after her closing, genuinely upset, not because the transaction fell … Continued
What Repairs Are Required For An Appraisal In Florida

Home Appraisal Required Repairs in Florida

A contract sitting on your kitchen counter feels like a finish line. Then the appraisal report lands, and suddenly the lender is flagging your roof, your water heater, and the peeling paint on the back porch as appraisal-required repairs before anyone gets to talk about closing costs. For many sellers across Florida, that moment is … Continued
How Selling Below Market Value Can Affect Capital Gains Taxes

Tax Implications of Selling a House Below Market Value

Somebody in your family needs help, or life just changed fast, and giving up some of the sale price feels like the right move. Maybe your adult child needs a foothold in an overheated market, or your aging parent is moving to assisted living, and you want to keep the house in the family without … Continued
Essential Legal Documents Needed Before Listing the Property

Documents Required for Selling Inherited Property

My phone rang on a Thursday afternoon, and the Coleman family from St. Augustine, Florida, was on the other end. They’d inherited their father’s house after he passed, were three months behind on the mortgage, and had already circled the auction date on the calendar. His garage was still packed wall-to-wall with his woodworking equipment. … Continued
Selling House During Divorce Florida

Selling a House During a Divorce in Florida: What to Know

Divorce papers get filed on a Tuesday, and by Wednesday, the biggest question on your mind isn’t alimony or custody. It’s the house. The four-bedroom in Lakewood Ranch, the bungalow off Riverside in Jacksonville, and the townhome near Pinellas Park you bought together six years ago. What happens to it? Who gets it? Can one … Continued
Selling a House With a Lien In Florida

Can You Sell a House With a Lien On it in Florida

A knock at the door and a tax lien notice can feel overwhelming, but having a lien on your Florida property doesn’t prevent you from selling. Liens complicate the process because most buyers and lenders require a clear title before closing, yet many sellers resolve liens through sale proceeds, negotiated settlements, or by working with … Continued
How to Sell a House With Foundation Problems in Florida

Selling a House with Foundation Problems in Florida

You know that pit in your stomach when you spot the first crack running down your living room wall? It gets worse when you realize what it means. Houses in Florida take an average of 57 days to sell, and that’s when they’re in perfect condition. With foundation problems, you’re looking at a completely different … Continued
Sell Your House With Flood Damage in Florida

How to Sell a House with Flood Damage in Florida

Flood-damaged homes present unique challenges, yet they can still attract interested buyers. It just requires a bit of work to be transparent about your flooding issues and highlight the home’s potential. With effective marketing and preparation, motivated buyers who recognize the home’s value can buy it quickly. This guide will focus on selling your flood-damaged … Continued
Are open houses still effective for selling homes in  Florida

Do Open Houses Still Work When Selling a Home in Florida? Tips for a Successful Home Sale

Understanding the housing market can be complex, and many wonder whether open houses still affect home sales in Florida. Given the state’s unique weather patterns and population, developing targeted marketing strategies will be fundamental to attracting potential buyers. This article analyzes the impact of open houses and provides practical recommendations. This is geared toward marketing … Continued