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Home Selling TipsJune 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Can My Parents Sell Me Their House for a Dollar?
A $1 home sale is legal in Florida, but the IRS treats the difference from fair market value as a taxable gift. Here is what South Florida families need to know.
Home Selling TipsHome Selling TipsJune 22, 2026 · 8 min read
8 Tips for Selling Your Condo in 2026's Real Estate Market
Florida's post-Surfside laws have reshaped condo sales. These 8 tips help South Florida sellers price right, disclose correctly, and close faster in 2026.
Home Selling TipsHome Selling TipsJune 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Pros and Cons of Low Commission Real Estate Agents
Low commission real estate agents can save South Florida sellers $7,500 or more, but service cuts and weaker negotiation can cost you just as much at closing.
Home Selling TipsHome Selling TipsJune 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Can I Sell a Home After Owning It 1 Year?
Selling after one year is allowed but triggers short-term capital gains rates and forfeits the primary residence exclusion. Here is what the real numbers look like in South Florida.
Home Selling TipsHome Selling TipsJune 22, 2026 · 8 min read
12 Likely Reasons Your Home Is Not Selling (And What to Do)
Twelve common reasons a South Florida home stalls on the market, from overpricing and poor photos to financing hurdles and inspection surprises, with actionable fixes for each.
Home Selling TipsHome Selling TipsJune 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Can You Sell a House As-Is Without an Inspection?
Selling as-is does not eliminate inspections in Florida. Learn what the term actually means, what sellers must still disclose, and when a pre-listing inspection helps.
Home Selling TipsHome Selling TipsJune 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Selling a Home at Auction: Pros, Cons, and How to Get Started
A complete guide to selling your home at auction in South Florida, covering voluntary and foreclosure formats, costs, major platforms, and how to get started.
Home Selling TipsHome Selling TipsJune 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Listing on the MLS Without a Realtor: A Seller's Guide
Flat-fee MLS services let South Florida sellers get on the MLS for $100-500, but you still handle pricing, disclosures, negotiations, and likely the buyer's agent commission.
Home Selling TipsHome Selling TipsJune 22, 2026 · 8 min read
8 of the Top Free Online Home Value Estimators for 2026
A look at 8 of the top free home value estimators for 2026, how each one works, their accuracy limits, and when South Florida homeowners need a real CMA instead.
Home Selling TipsHome Selling TipsJune 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Start Here to Learn How to Get a Home Appraisal for Free
Free home value estimates are available through AVM tools and agent CMAs, but a licensed appraisal costs $350-$600 and is required for mortgages and legal purposes.
Home Selling TipsHome Selling TipsJune 22, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Use Free Automated Valuation Models
Free automated valuation models give you an instant home value estimate, but accuracy can vary 5-10% in South Florida. Here is how to use them correctly.
Home Selling TipsHome Selling TipsJune 22, 2026 · 8 min read
What Hurts a Home Appraisal: 16 Factors to Be Aware Of
From aging roofs to unpermitted additions, these 16 appraisal factors can cost South Florida sellers thousands if left unaddressed before listing.
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