Home › Florida guides › How long to sell in Florida

Selling on your own

How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Florida?

Most Florida homes now take about 7 to 12 weeks to go under contract, plus roughly a month to close. Here's the pace city by city.

List me for $79Full service at 1.69%
$79 flat fee, $0 listing commissionZillow, Realtor.com, and 100+ sitesLicensed Florida brokerageFull service option 1.69%
Go$7912 months on 2 MLSs · $0 listing commissionGo-Go$299Unlimited listing time (24 mo., renewed on request) · live in 1 day · sign, lockbox, CMAA-Go-Go1.69%Full service · pro pics included · paid at closing

Days to go live are business days, counted once every document required of the seller is completed and e-signed.

What to know

Days on market by cityMarket Avg. days on market 10-yr avg. Gainesville 47 62 Orlando 50 35 Kissimmee 50 35 Tampa 52 36 Lakeland 58 42 Daytona Beach 60 63 Deltona 60 63…
MarketAvg. days on market10-yr avg.
Gainesville4762
Orlando5035
Kissimmee5035
Tampa5236
Lakeland5842
Daytona Beach6063
Deltona6063
Ocala6367
Sarasota6449
Jacksonville7154
South Florida metro8770

Data as of August 28, 2026 (Sarasota July 31, 2026), as reported on Clever's flat fee MLS city pages.

Then add time to closeAfter a contract is signed, closing typically takes about 30 to 45 days with a mortgage buyer (Orlando's median was 34 days) and as little as 1 to 3…

After a contract is signed, closing typically takes about 30 to 45 days with a mortgage buyer (Orlando's median was 34 days) and as little as 1 to 3 weeks with a cash buyer.

What speeds up a salePrice within 2-3% of recent comparable sales from day one. Get on the MLS so every local agent can show it. Have disclosures, HOA documents and…
  1. Price within 2-3% of recent comparable sales from day one.
  2. Get on the MLS so every local agent can show it.
  3. Have disclosures, HOA documents, and inspection reports ready.
  4. Use complete, daylight photos and a video tour.
  5. Make showings easy with ShowingTime and a lockbox.

Questions, answered

How long does it take to sell a house in Florida right now?Most markets average 50-90 days to a contract (August 2026), plus about 30-45 days to close.

Most markets average 50-90 days to a contract (August 2026), plus about 30-45 days to close.

Which Florida markets sell fastest?Among those we track, Gainesville, Orlando, and Kissimmee are fastest at about 47-50 days.

Among those we track, Gainesville, Orlando, and Kissimmee are fastest at about 47-50 days.

Does a flat fee listing sell slower?Not because of the fee. Buyers' agents see an MLS listing the same way; price, condition, and photos drive speed.

Not because of the fee. Buyers' agents see an MLS listing the same way; price, condition, and photos drive speed.

List your Florida home for $79

Go $79 · Go-Go $299 · A-Go-Go 1.69% at closing (pro pics included) · Call (407) 258-1998

List me for $79Ask a question

Related Florida guides

Updated October 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice.

List for $79Full service 1.69%