Seller’s Guide
From listing to closing
A Step-by-Step Seller’s Guide
Selling a home can feel like a lot. Here is the path in seven steps, in plain words, so you know what comes next.
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Set Your Goal
Why are you selling, and when do you need to be done? Your answer shapes your price and your plan. Tell Craig your goal first.
Find Your Price
The right price brings the most interest. Craig looks at recent sales near you and walks you through them. You choose the price.
Get the Home Ready
Small jobs add up. Clean, fix what is easy, and clear the clutter. If the home needs big work, you can also sell it AS-IS.
Show the Home
Good photos and video help buyers find you first. Then Craig sets up showings that fit your day.
Review Offers
Each offer has a price and terms, such as cash or a loan, and a closing date. Craig lays them side by side so you can choose with a clear head.
Inspections and Appraisal
The buyer may inspect the home and a lender may order an appraisal. Craig helps you plan for both and answers each request.
Close and Hand Over the Keys
Title work is finished, papers are signed, and you get paid. If you are a foreign owner, ask about FIRPTA early. It is a tax rule that can apply when you sell.
Selling an inherited or probate home
If a home came to you after a loved one passed, the steps can feel heavy. Probate is the court process that gives you the right to sell. A Florida probate attorney guides that part. Craig helps with the rest: pricing, cleaning out, repairs or selling AS-IS, and a smooth closing. Ask Craig early so you know your choices.
Seller questions, answered simply
How do I sell my Florida home?
Meet with an agent, choose a price from recent nearby sales, prepare the home, list it on the MLS, review offers, complete inspections and appraisal, and close with a title company.
Can I sell my home AS-IS?
Yes. Many owners sell AS-IS, including homes with storm damage or deferred repairs. Craig explains your choices, the buyer types who purchase AS-IS, and the steps to a clean closing.
Can I sell an inherited or probate home?
Yes. A Florida probate attorney handles the court process that gives you the right to sell. Craig helps with pricing, clean-out, repairs or an AS-IS sale, and the closing.
What is FIRPTA and does it apply to me?
FIRPTA is a federal tax rule that can apply when a foreign owner sells U.S. property. Ask your tax advisor and title company how it applies to your sale.
How do I find out what my home is worth?
Use the free home valuation on this site for an instant estimate, then ask Craig for a personal review of recent nearby sales.
What is your home worth?
Get a free review from Craig. It is a personal look at recent sales near you, not a machine guess.