Brevard County · Selling
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Wanting to know what your home is worth is a normal and smart thing to wonder about. Maybe you got a letter offering to buy it. Maybe a neighbor just sold. Maybe you are thinking about a change in a year or two and want to know where you stand. You do not need to have a plan yet to ask the question.
Your home is likely the biggest thing you own, so the number matters. It is also easy to get pulled in different directions by online estimates, postcards and opinions. That can feel confusing. The good news is that value is not a mystery. It comes from what similar homes near you have actually sold for, and you can learn it without signing anything.
Below is how value really works in Brevard County, what you would likely keep after costs, and what to gather so you can decide calmly, whenever you are ready.
What’s different for you
- See recent sales nearby. The best guide to value is what similar homes just sold for.
- Get a real price from an agent. When you’re ready, a local agent prices it from current sales.
- Know what you’d keep. After costs, not just the price.
When you start in CloseHive from this page, your plan already includes these steps, along with the usual ones for selling in Brevard County. You always see what to do next, and your agent handles the how.
What to know
Value comes from recent nearby sales
The most useful guide to your home's value is what similar homes close to you sold for in the last few months. Size, age, condition, updates, lot and location all change the number. A local agent compares your home to those sales and adjusts for the differences. This is often called a comparative market analysis, which just means a side-by-side look at similar sales.
Online estimates can be far off
Websites estimate value with formulas, but they cannot see inside your home. They do not know about a new roof, a dated kitchen or a water stain. For one specific home, the estimate can miss by a lot in either direction. Treat it as a starting point, not a price.
The county's value is a tax number, not a sale price
The Brevard County Property Appraiser sets values for property tax. If you have a homestead exemption, the Save Our Homes rule limits how much your assessed value can rise each year: no more than 3% or the change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower. That is why the assessed value on your tax bill can be well below what the home would sell for.
A buyer's taxes will not match yours
Under Florida law, a change of ownership means the home is reassessed at full value as of the next January 1. Florida requires a property tax disclosure in home sales that says the buyer should not rely on the seller's current taxes. This matters when you price your home, because buyers will look at what their own taxes will be.
What you keep is less than the price
Your take-home amount is the sale price minus your mortgage payoff and selling costs. In Florida, the deed tax (documentary stamp tax) is 70 cents for each $100 of the price. Other common costs can include agent pay, title fees, any repairs or credits you agree to, and your share of the year's property taxes. Ask for a written estimate of your net amount, not just the price.
Federal tax on the gain
If you sell your main home, you may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of gain from income, or up to $500,000 if you file jointly with your spouse. Generally you must have owned and lived in the home for at least 2 of the last 5 years. A CPA or the IRS page on selling your home can tell you how this applies to you.
Florida sellers must share what they know
Florida courts have held that a home seller must tell buyers about known facts that materially affect value and are not easy to see. Florida law also asks sellers three flood questions at or before the contract: known flood damage while you owned it, flood insurance claims, and flood help such as FEMA aid. Knowing this early helps you set a fair price.
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What to gather
- Your most recent property tax bill or the Property Appraiser record for your home
- A list of updates and the year done: roof, air conditioning, water heater, windows, kitchen, baths
- Your latest mortgage statement, to estimate your payoff
- Any HOA or condo association fees and rules
- Insurance details, including flood insurance and any past claims
- Known problems you would need to share with a buyer
- Any survey, permits or warranties you have
- A note of when you might want to move, even if it is just a guess
Mistakes to avoid
- Trusting one online number. Look at several recent nearby sales instead, and ask how each compares to your home.
- Using your tax bill value as the price. The assessed value is limited by Save Our Homes and is often far below market value. Use recent sales instead.
- Looking only at the price. Ask for a written estimate of what you would keep after payoff and costs. Two offers with the same price can leave you with very different amounts.
- Fixing big things before asking. Get a value opinion first. Some updates add less than they cost, and some homes sell well as they are.
Brevard County in numbers
- The typical home in Brevard County is worth about $339,600, and 77% of homes are lived in by their owners.
- Typical rent here is about $1,556 a month, including utilities.
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Questions people ask
Are online value estimates accurate?
They can be far off for a single home; recent sales nearby and an agent’s look are more reliable.
How do I find out what my house is worth for free?
Look at recent sales of similar homes near you, and ask a local agent for a price range based on those sales. There is usually no cost and no obligation. A paid appraisal is the option if you need an independent written value.
Why is my Property Appraiser value so different from market value?
With a homestead exemption, Florida's Save Our Homes rule limits how much your assessed value can rise each year. Over time the gap between assessed value and market value can grow large. The assessed value is for taxes, not for setting a sale price.
Are online home value estimates accurate?
They can be close for some homes and far off for others, because they cannot see condition or updates. Treat them as a rough starting point and check them against recent nearby sales.
How much will it cost to sell my home in Florida?
Common costs include the Florida deed tax of 70 cents per $100 of the price, agent pay, title and closing fees, and any repairs or credits you agree to. Your mortgage payoff also comes out of the proceeds. Ask for a written net estimate.
Will I owe tax when I sell?
Many people selling their main home can exclude up to $250,000 of gain, or $500,000 for a married couple filing jointly, if they meet the 2-out-of-5-year ownership and use tests. Your situation may differ, so check with a CPA or the IRS.
Will the buyer pay the same property taxes I pay?
Usually not. A sale triggers a new assessment at full value as of the next January 1, so a buyer's taxes are often higher. Florida requires a disclosure that tells buyers not to rely on the seller's current taxes.
Does asking for a value commit me to selling?
No. You can learn your home's value and decide later, or never. Nothing should be signed until you choose to sell.
Do I have to tell buyers about past flooding?
Florida law asks sellers about flood damage while they owned the home, flood insurance claims and flood help such as FEMA aid. Your answers are given at or before the contract.