How to Sell Your House As-Is in Orlando: Fast, Easy, and Still Profitable
Jul 7, 2025
When your Orlando home needs a roof replacement, the HVAC system is on its last legs, and you're facing a time crunch to sell, the traditional path of repairs and staging can feel impossible. You may have inherited a property in Pine Hills that needs work, or your downtown Orlando rental property requires extensive updates after the last tenant moved out.
Rather than accepting the first lowball offer, you have multiple options for selling your house as-is in Orlando. "Selling as-is in Orlando is really about making sure we have the conversation upfront and keeping the seller’s motivation front and center," says Megan Hedrick, Director of Sales at Mark Spain Real Estate in Orlando.
In this guide, we’ll explain what it means to sell as-is in Orlando and how to maximize your net proceeds.
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Selling your house as-is means selling your property in its current condition without making repairs or improvements, even if buyers discover issues during inspections. This approach gives you the freedom to avoid costly upfront investments while still achieving your selling goals. As-is sales work particularly well for Orlando sellers with older homes, inherited properties, and homes needing cosmetic updates.
Many Orlando sellers believe selling as-is means accepting a massive discount, but this isn't necessarily true. The key lies in strategic pricing that reflects the property's condition while maximizing your return.
Another misconception is that buyers can't inspect as-is properties. “In reality, buyers can still inspect," Hedrick clarifies. Most buyers will still conduct inspections, but you're not obligated to make repairs based on their findings. Still, many sellers end up doing something, whether that’s offering buyer credits or making minor repairs.
Some sellers assume as-is means avoiding all disclosure requirements. However, "sellers must disclose defects even when selling as-is,” Hedrick emphasizes. Florida law still requires sellers to disclose known material defects that aren't readily observable to buyers.
A final misconception is that as-is sales are only for distressed properties. "It's not only for distressed properties," Hedrick notes. "We can sell an as-is home even if it's turnkey ready."
Florida maintains strict disclosure laws regardless of your selling approach. You must use a Seller’s Property Disclosure form to inform buyers about any known structural issues, major system problems, or other defects that could impact the home's value or safety. Working with experienced Orlando agents who understand these requirements helps you navigate disclosure properly while maintaining your as-is strategy.
In Orlando's market, selling as-is has become more common, and sellers choose this path primarily for speed and convenience. "The biggest reason is convenience to the seller," Hedrick says. "They're going to avoid the costly repairs, they're not having to worry about the stress of getting those repairs scheduled, and in most cases it's going to help them get a faster sale."
Given Orlando's job growth—the region added approximately 37,500 jobs in 2024—many sellers face time pressure from relocations or career changes. Inherited properties represent another major category.
"We also get a lot of investment or rental properties where the tenant just moved out and the house is destroyed," Hedrick explains. "Sellers call us saying, 'Will you please just help us?'"
According to Hedrick, Colonial Town, Baldwin Park, Pine Hills, and downtown Orlando are some of the most popular neighborhoods for as-is sales.
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Orlando's climate creates predictable inspection concerns. "The number one and two things in Florida are the roof age and the HVAC unit," Hedrick explains. "But outside of that, we also will check for any termite damage, any wood rot."
With 40.1% of Orlando homes built since 2000, many properties feature newer construction that reduces major structural concerns. However, older developments often have original roofs and HVAC systems approaching replacement time. Rather than guessing what buyers might request, experienced agents help you price these known issues into your asking price upfront.
Orlando's current market conditions favor as-is sellers. With around 5.5 months of supply, inventory remains relatively tight. Investor activity stays strong, with roughly 20.7% of Orlando home purchases going to investors, and about 40% of all Orlando sales being all-cash transactions.
"We are getting strong investor offers for properties around $400,000," Hedrick shares. Spring and summer timing works in your favor, but Hedrick stresses urgency: "Sell now, honestly, in spring and summer. In Florida, we have hurricane season later in August. So, we want to get all sellers sold between spring and early summer."
Most home improvements fail to return their full cost at resale, making strategic as-is pricing often more profitable than pre-sale renovations. Orlando's 2024 Cost vs. Value data shows that while some improvements, like replacing a steel entry door, can recoup 230.6% of costs, most major renovations return less than invested.
Instead of guessing buyer preferences, let them invest in the upgrades they value. By pricing your home appropriately for its current condition, you allow buyers to allocate their renovation budget according to their priorities rather than paying for improvements they'll likely change anyway.
Avoiding upfront repair costs preserves your cash flow while eliminating contractor stress. Orlando's median effective property tax rate of 1.19% means holding costs can exceed $300-400 monthly when including utilities and insurance. Quick sales reduce these carrying costs while freeing up your money for your next move.
Ultimately, the speed-to-market advantage often outweighs potential repair gains. While you spend months and thousands of dollars on updates, comparable homes sell and market conditions shift. "We want to make sure that the house is deep cleaned," Hedrick advises. "If there are minor repairs, we'll take care of those—a light switch or something small."
Orlando sellers have two strategic paths for as-is sales, each serving different priorities and timelines:
Cash offers provide the ultimate choice for speed and convenience. You can typically close within 7-21 days without showings, repairs, or traditional buyer financing contingencies. The tradeoff is that cash offers generally range from 70-95% of market value, depending on the home’s condition and location.
Mark Spain Real Estate's Guaranteed Offer program helps you maximize your proceeds so you don’t need to sacrifice equity for speed. "We market your home to our pre-vetted cash buyer network and get multiple offers from different types of investors," Hedrick explains. This competition usually produces stronger offers than working with individual cash buyers.
The process moves efficiently:
If you don’t like your Guaranteed Offer options, your agent can pivot to a traditional listing without skipping a beat.
Traditional MLS listing exposes your property to all potential buyers, including investors, owner-occupants, and financed buyers. This broader pool can generate higher offers, though you'll manage showings and potentially longer timelines.
Orlando homes spend an average of 68 days on the market, so this path is likely to be a longer one. Depending on your goals, it might be worth the time and effort of a traditional listing to get more from your sale. Still, that doesn’t mean you have to spend months waiting for the perfect buyer. Your success depends largely on accurate pricing that reflects condition.
Pricing strategy can make or break as-is sales. Rather than listing at full market value and hoping buyers negotiate fairly, successful sellers price properties to reflect their condition upfront.
"Right now, Florida is the number two state in the country for sellers having an unrealistic price point," Hedrick observes. "If we're on the market and within seven days we're not getting offers, then it typically means we need to reduce the price between 5% and 15%. But typically, we can avoid that if we just go to the market at the right price."
Hitting the sweet spot on price involves using a comparative market analysis (CMA) and intimate knowledge of Orlando’s diverse neighborhoods, each with distinct buyer pools and pricing expectations. An experienced agent can make all the difference.
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Mark Spain Real Estate's dual-path approach gives sellers options other companies can't match. Unlike cash buyer companies that only make offers or traditional agents who only list properties, you get both solutions through one experienced team.
The Mark Spain Real Estate Guaranteed Offer program leverages relationships with multiple cash buyers who compete for your property. For sellers prioritizing maximum exposure, the traditional listing route provides full MLS marketing with specialized as-is expertise.
"I would say right now in Orlando, we're hovering somewhere between 30 and 40% of as-is sales going to investors,” Hedrick notes. That means 60-70% of as-is sellers ultimately choose traditional market exposure, highlighting the value of having both options available.
The right as-is selling path for you depends on your specific priorities. Consider your timeline, financial goals, and tolerance for showing activity when weighing options.
The key is working with an agent who understands both approaches and can guide you objectively.
Market timing can also influence your decision. If you're selling during Orlando's peak spring season, a traditional listing might make more sense. If you're selling during slower periods or approaching hurricane season, requesting a Guaranteed Offer can provide valuable certainty.
Ready to explore your options for selling your house as-is in Orlando? Contact Mark Spain Real Estate in Orlando for a no-obligation property assessment. You'll receive expert guidance on both Guaranteed Offers and traditional listing strategies, empowering you to choose the path that best serves your unique goals and timeline.
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