How do you decide what my home is worth?

We start with recent sales of comparable homes in your neighborhood, adjust for condition, upgrades, lot, and view, then layer in what is currently active and pending so you know what you are competing against. You receive a written analysis, not a single number.

What does it cost to list with BreakThru Realty?

Listing commissions are agreed in writing before we go live, and there are no upfront fees. Photography, marketing, and showings are included in our service. We walk you through the net proceeds estimate so you know what you will take home.

Should I make repairs before listing?

Sometimes. Small fixes and staging often return several times their cost, while major renovations usually do not. After a walkthrough we tell you exactly which items are worth doing and which to leave for the buyer.

How long will it take to sell?

Well-priced homes in South Florida typically go under contract within the first few weeks. From contract to closing, financed buyers usually need 30 to 45 days and cash buyers can close faster. Condos add association approval time, which we start on day one.

What if I need to sell quickly and cannot wait for a listing?

Ask about our Guaranteed Cash Offer, offered in partnership with Neighborhood Cash Buyers. You receive a no-obligation cash offer on your home in its current condition, skip repairs and showings, and pick your own closing date. We present both options side by side so you can choose what fits.

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BreakThru Realty · Founder and Broker of Record: Tyson E. Sam, Florida License 3565210

Selling a Home in South Florida: Straight Answers

Reviewed by Tyson E. Sam, Founder and Broker of Record, BreakThru Realty, Florida License 3565210

How much is my home worth in South Florida?: Your home is worth what comparable homes nearby have recently sold for, adjusted for size, condition, updates, lot and water or view, and read against what is for sale around you today. County-wide medians are a starting point, not a value: in South Florida two homes a mile apart can differ by hundreds of thousands of dollars. A BreakThru valuation uses the closed sales that actually match your home. Request a free home valuation · Miami-Dade County home values · Broward County home values · Palm Beach County home values · Martin County home values · St. Lucie County home values · Indian River County home values
How long does it take to sell a home in Broward County?: Single-family homes that sold in Broward County over the last 90 days averaged 81 days on the market, and condos and townhomes 119 days, according to BeachesMLS data as of September 22, 2026. Well-priced homes usually go under contract in the first few weeks; the average is pulled up by listings that started too high. After a contract is signed, a financed purchase typically takes 30 to 45 days to close and a cash purchase less. Broward County housing market report · Recently sold homes in Broward County
How long does it take to sell a home in Miami-Dade?: Single-family homes that sold in Miami-Dade County over the last 90 days averaged 87 days on the market, and condos and townhomes 127 days, according to BeachesMLS data as of September 22, 2026. Well-priced homes usually go under contract in the first few weeks; the average is pulled up by listings that started too high. After a contract is signed, a financed purchase typically takes 30 to 45 days to close and a cash purchase less. Miami-Dade County housing market report · Recently sold homes in Miami-Dade County
What does it cost to sell a house in Florida?: Plan for the real estate commission, which is negotiable and agreed in writing before you list; Florida documentary stamp tax on the deed of $0.70 per $100 of the price ($0.60 per $100 for a single-family home in Miami-Dade); the owner's title insurance policy where the seller pays it by local custom (the buyer usually pays in Miami-Dade and Broward); your share of the year's property taxes, which Florida bills in arrears; any mortgage payoff and association estoppel fees; and any repairs or credits you agree to. Each county's cost-to-sell guide works through the figures. Cost to sell in Miami-Dade County · Cost to sell in Broward County · Cost to sell in Palm Beach County · Cost to sell in Martin County · Cost to sell in St. Lucie County · Cost to sell in Indian River County
How do I choose a listing agent in South Florida?: Ask each agent for the recent sales behind their suggested price, how they will market your specific home and to whom, who will handle showings and negotiation day to day, what the listing agreement says about term, fees and cancellation, and who reviews the contract. Choose the agent whose pricing you can check, not the one with the highest number. Choosing a listing agent in Miami-Dade County · Choosing a listing agent in Broward County · Choosing a listing agent in Palm Beach County · Choosing a listing agent in Martin County · Choosing a listing agent in St. Lucie County · Choosing a listing agent in Indian River County
Should I sell my house before buying another one?: For most South Florida owners who need the equity from the current home, selling first is the safer order: you know exactly what you have to spend and you never carry two mortgages. Buying first makes sense when you can qualify for both payments or a bridge loan, or when the right home will not wait. A negotiated leaseback or a same-day closing often gives you the certainty of selling first without moving twice. Read the guide: Should I Sell My House Before Buying Another One?
How do I sell a luxury home in South Florida?: A South Florida luxury home sells on three things: a price anchored to the few sales that genuinely compare, marketing that reaches buyers who mostly live somewhere else, and a process that qualifies every buyer before they walk through. Expect it to take longer than a typical home, because the buyer pool is smaller and more of them pay cash on their own schedule. Read the guide: How to Sell a Luxury Home in South Florida
How do I sell an inherited property in Florida?: You can sell an inherited Florida home once someone has the legal authority to sign the deed: the personal representative of the estate after probate is opened, the trustee if the home was in a trust, or the heirs once title has passed to them. Start by confirming who holds that authority and whether the home was the owner's homestead, because both decide how long the sale takes. A probate attorney confirms the path for your estate. Read the guide: How to Sell an Inherited Property in Florida
How do I sell a condo in South Florida?: Selling a South Florida condo starts with the building, not the unit: buyers and their lenders now look first at the association's inspections, reserves and any special assessments. Gather those documents before you list, price the unit against recent sales in the same building and similar buildings, and allow for the association's approval of the buyer when you set the closing date. Read the guide: How to Sell a Condo in South Florida
How do I sell a waterfront property?: A South Florida waterfront home is priced on the water as much as the house: how deep it is at low tide, whether a fixed bridge stands between the dock and the ocean, the length of the dock and the condition of the seawall. Document those facts before you list, alongside the flood zone and insurance history, because waterfront buyers decide on them and their inspectors will check every one. Read the guide: How to Sell a Waterfront Home in South Florida
Should I take a cash offer or list with a Realtor?: Listing with a Realtor usually produces the higher price, because the home is exposed to every buyer in the market. A cash offer usually produces the faster and more certain sale, with no repairs and no showings, at a lower price because the buyer is paying for speed, certainty and the work the house needs. Compare the two on net proceeds and on timing, not on the headline price. Read the guide: Cash Offer vs. Listing With a Realtor: Which Is Better for You?
How should I prepare my home for sale?: Fix what a buyer's inspector or insurer will flag, close any open permits, gather your documents, then clean, declutter and photograph the home well. In South Florida the insurance questions matter as much as the cosmetics: the roof, the electrical, the plumbing and the windows decide what a buyer can insure, and so what they will pay. Read the guide: How to Prepare Your Home for Sale in South Florida

Seller Guides

Why List With BreakThru: Priced Right, Marketed Well

Expert pricing that creates competition, professional marketing that reaches serious buyers, and skilled negotiation. Request your valuation, build your selling plan, then list and close.

Full-Service Listing: Everything Handled

No upfront fees and no surprises. Professional photography, video, and staging guidance are included with every listing, and we agree on the plan and numbers in writing before your home goes live.

Need to Sell Fast? Cash Offer Instead

Skip repairs, showings, and financing uncertainty. Receive a no-obligation cash offer on your home as-is and choose your own closing date.

Seller FAQs

How we decide what your home is worth, what it costs to list, whether to make repairs, and how long a sale takes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you decide what my home is worth?: We start with recent sales of comparable homes in your neighborhood, adjust for condition, upgrades, lot, and view, then layer in what is currently active and pending so you know what you are competing against. You receive a written analysis, not a single number.
What does it cost to list with BreakThru Realty?: Listing commissions are agreed in writing before we go live, and there are no upfront fees. Photography, marketing, and showings are included in our service. We walk you through the net proceeds estimate so you know what you will take home.
Should I make repairs before listing?: Sometimes. Small fixes and staging often return several times their cost, while major renovations usually do not. After a walkthrough we tell you exactly which items are worth doing and which to leave for the buyer.
How long will it take to sell?: Well-priced homes in South Florida typically go under contract within the first few weeks. From contract to closing, financed buyers usually need 30 to 45 days and cash buyers can close faster. Condos add association approval time, which we start on day one.
What if I need to sell quickly and cannot wait for a listing?: Ask about our Guaranteed Cash Offer, offered in partnership with Neighborhood Cash Buyers. You receive a no-obligation cash offer on your home in its current condition, skip repairs and showings, and pick your own closing date. We present both options side by side so you can choose what fits.