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Selling a Home in Florida: 2026 Costs and Timeline

Posted by Cara Stajcar on May 12th, 2026

Orlando Real Estate•May 12, 2026•Florida Seller Guide

Total seller costs in Florida run 8% to 9.5% of sale price with commission; closing costs alone are 3% to 3.5%.
Documentary stamp tax is $0.70 per $100 of sale price statewide ($2,800 on a $400K deed).
Orlando's median sale price hit $410,000 in April 2026, up 1.2% YoY, with homes sitting 54 days on market per Redfin.
Average Florida total commission ran near 5.5% in Q1 2026 (about 2.7% listing, 2.8% buyer); every percent is negotiable post-NAR settlement.
Johnson v. Davis still controls disclosure: known material defects must be disclosed, even on an as-is contract.
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Seller Closing Costs in Florida 2026: Fee by Fee

Posted by Ken Pozek on March 23rd, 2026

By Ken PozekPozek Group March 23, 2026 11 min read

Florida sellers typically pay 8% to 9.5% of the sale price in total closing costs, including commissions
On a $400,000 Orlando home, that translates to roughly $32,000 to $38,000 out of your proceeds
Documentary stamp tax alone runs $2,800 at $0.70 per $100 of sale price
Owner's title insurance on a $400K sale is $2,075 (Florida promulgated rate, non-negotiable)
Real estate commissions average 5.5% statewide, though post-NAR settlement rules give sellers more flexibility
Property tax prorations, HOA payoffs, and municipal lien searches add $500 to $2,000 depending on your community
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