Selling as is means you are not agreeing to make repairs. It does not erase your duty to disclose known problems, and it usually costs you in price. Compare your net as is, repaired, and with a cash offer before you choose.
Selling “as is” means you are not agreeing to make repairs. It does not mean the sale is risk-free for you, and it does not mean the house sells at any price. Here is how it works in Florida.
What “as is” actually means
You are telling the buyer you will not fix what the inspection finds.
In Florida’s standard “As Is” contract, the buyer generally gets an inspection period and can cancel if they do not like what they find.
You can still choose to fix things or give credits to keep the deal together.
What it does not mean
You can still be required to disclose. Florida law requires sellers to disclose known facts that materially affect value and are not readily observable. “As is” does not erase that duty.
It is not a guarantee of a quick sale. Buyers still inspect, negotiate, and need financing and insurance.
What it costs you
The price. Buyers discount for repairs, risk, and hassle, and the discount can be bigger than the repairs themselves would cost. That is why you compare numbers, not feelings.
Who as is fits
Houses that need significant work
Sellers short on time or money
Probate and inherited homes
Owners who do not want a renovation project
How to price it right
Get two repair quotes.
Estimate what the house would sell for repaired.
Subtract repairs, carrying costs, and your time.
Compare that to an as-is listing price and a cash offer. Choose the best net, not the best headline price.
Mistakes to avoid
Listing as is at a repaired price.
Skipping disclosure.
Ignoring financing limits. Some loans have condition requirements, so a house with major issues may only sell to cash buyers.
What to do this week
List the problems you know about, get quotes, and compare net. Send me the address, and I will show you where an as-is listing, a listing with repairs, and a cash offer land.
Disclosure: I am a licensed REALTOR with eXp Realty, and I also invest in homes through my own company. If I am ever the buyer, I will tell you in writing before you decide.
General education, not legal, tax or investment advice. Discuss your circumstances with a licensed Florida attorney or tax professional. Yoganand Ganeshram PA, licensed Florida real estate agent with eXp Realty. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Originally published on Equity Edge Orlando. Reviewed for this Substack edition.