What Will It Cost to Sell Your Orlando Home?
Know your numbers before you list — an instant, itemized estimate of your selling costs and net proceeds.
Estimated Cost of Sale
US federal law (FIRPTA) requires the buyer to withhold up to 15% of the sale price when the seller is not a US resident — in practice, the closing agent holds this from your sale proceeds at closing.
The held FIRPTA funds return to you. The withheld amount is sent to the IRS within 20 days of closing (or held in escrow if Form 8288-B is filed before closing). When you file your US tax return, the IRS applies the withholding to your tax liability — if no tax is owed or if your tax is less than the withholding, you receive a refund. Most sellers get their full FIRPTA amount back after tax filing.
Sales of $300,000 or less to a buyer who will use the home as a residence may qualify for 0% withholding, and some qualifying sales up to $1,000,000 may qualify for a reduced 10% rate.
If the property is owned in a company name: US entities may be exempt, but foreign companies generally are not, and a single-owner LLC is usually treated as its owner for FIRPTA purposes — verify your situation with your CPA.
We strongly advise speaking with a CPA before listing your property so there are no unexpected amounts held back at closing — Team Donovan can put you in contact with one.
Also settled at closing: HOA dues, CDD assessments and property taxes are prorated between you and the buyer based on the closing date, and your community association will charge an estoppel letter fee that varies by community — these are not fixed selling costs, so they are not itemized above.
Figures are estimates for planning purposes only, based on current title-company rates and customary allocations in Central Florida (Orange, Osceola and Polk counties); they are not a quote, and your contract terms may allocate items differently. Closing and search fees shown reflect a traditional sale — short sales and non-traditional closings can run higher.
Currency conversions shown are indicative only, based on daily reference exchange rates, and are not the rate you would receive from a bank or money transfer provider. Consult a currency specialist for an actual transfer quote.
The "Extra" Fees You Won't Find Above
Many brokerages add their own fees on top of the commission. Team Donovan doesn't — our 2.5% listing commission is all-inclusive, which is why none of these appear on your net sheet:
We believe in absolute transparency: no hidden brokerage fees, no franchise fees, no photography fees — professional photos, drone imagery, 3D floor plans and your own property website are all included in the 2.5%. See everything that's included »
We'll prepare a title-company net sheet for your property and talk you through every line — no obligation.
Contact UsReal estate commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable. Team Donovan's listing fee is 2.5%.
Buyer's broker compensation is not required — it is typically requested as part of a buyer's offer, and whether you offer it, and how much, is entirely your decision. Many sellers factor a buyer-broker allowance into their pricing strategy so they can respond to any offer with every option open.