Selling Your Home

Aug. 26, 2026

Tampa Bay Sellers: Do You Have to Pay Buyer's Agent

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Tampa Bay sellers are not legally required to pay the buyer's agent commission. Since the August 2024 NAR settlement, buyer-agent compensation is fully negotiable and handled off-MLS through the purchase contract. Whether you offer it is a strategic choice that directly affects your net proceeds.

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Aug. 25, 2026

Cost to Sell a House in Tampa Bay (2026)

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Selling a home in Tampa Bay involves several cost categories beyond commission: Florida's documentary stamp tax on the deed, owner's title insurance, recording fees, prorated property taxes, HOA adjustments, and any buyer concessions you agree to. Every line item affects your net proceeds, and most are …

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Aug. 20, 2026

Why a Tampa Bay Realtor Gives You the Edge

Why does working with a Tampa Bay realtor give buyers and sellers a real advantage?

A local Tampa Bay realtor brings submarket-specific pricing knowledge, negotiation strategy, and market-timing insight that online tools simply can't match. In a metro where median sale prices range from $230,000 in Ybor …

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Aug. 18, 2026

Home Pricing in South Tampa's Competitive Market

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Why does first-week pricing matter so much in South Tampa?

In South Tampa's 2026 market, pricing your home accurately in the first week is the single biggest factor determining how fast you sell and what you net. Homes priced in line with current, hyper-local data are going …

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