Selling a Home in Florida: 2026 Costs and Timeline
Posted by Cara Stajcar onOrlando Real Estate•May 12, 2026•Florida Seller Guide
Selling a Home in Florida: 2026 Costs and Timeline
The Quick Read
- 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.
- FAR/BAR Seller's Property Disclosure…
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