Updated October 2026. Selling a Hollywood condo by owner, from the documents a Florida buyer is entitled to, to the milestone inspection and reserve study, to the flood disclosure every seller now signs. Statutes are from the Florida Legislature’s site; values are Zillow’s September 2026 index.
To sell a Hollywood condo by owner, give the buyer the association’s documents at your expense, including the milestone inspection summary and the structural integrity reserve study, plus Florida’s flood disclosure at or before signing. If the documents come late, the buyer can cancel within 7 business days. As of October 2026, doc stamps on a $442,300 sale are $3,096.10.
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Selling a Hollywood condo by owner, in numbers
- Typical Hollywood value: $442,300 in September 2026, down 1.5% in a year (Zillow).
- About 36.9% of Hollywood homes are in buildings with 10 or more units; the median home was built in 1970 (Census ACS 2024).
- Condo buildings 3 stories or taller need a milestone inspection by the end of the year they turn 30, or 25 near salt water if the local agency requires it (FS 553.899).
- Florida doc stamps: 70 cents per $100 of the price, $3,096.10 on $442,300 (FS 201.02).
Selling a house or condo by owner in Hollywood, FL doesn’t need a realtor; it’s your choice. An agent gathers the condo file, markets the unit and negotiates. You pay a commission you agree on. By owner, you do those jobs, and a title company or attorney closes. Farther north in Palm Beach County, here’s how to sell a house in West Palm Beach by owner. For the statewide steps, use our Florida by-owner checklist. For houses and costs in Hollywood, see selling a Hollywood home without a realtor.
Why are Hollywood condo sales different now?
The buildings are older, and the rules are tighter. Hollywood’s median home was built in 1970, and 17.2% of homes are in buildings of 50 or more units (Census ACS 2024). Many towers by the beach are well past 30. Since Florida’s condo safety laws of 2022 and later, buyers and lenders ask for the building’s inspection and reserve reports first, before they talk price.
Prices reflect that. Hollywood’s typical value of $442,300 is down 1.5% in a year, and Broward County neighbors are mixed: Pembroke Pines at $486,700, Fort Lauderdale at $509,700 and Dania Beach at $333,100 (Zillow, September 2026). A unit in a building with a clean report and full reserves sells well. One facing a big special assessment sells for less.
What documents must a Florida condo seller provide?
A buyer under contract is entitled, at the seller’s expense, to a current copy of each of these (FS 718.503):
- The declaration of condominium, the articles of incorporation, and the bylaws and rules.
- The annual financial statement and annual budget.
- The inspector-prepared summary of the milestone inspection report, if one applies.
- The most recent structural integrity reserve study, or a statement that the association hasn’t done one.
- The turnover inspection report, for a turnover inspection done on or after July 1, 2023.
- The “Frequently Asked Questions and Answers” sheet, plus the state’s governance form.
Timing matters. The contract must say one of two things. Either that the buyer received the declaration, articles, bylaws and rules, financials and FAQ more than 7 days before signing, not counting weekends and holidays. Or that the buyer can cancel within 7 such days after signing and receiving them. Order the package the week you list. Then you can hand it over before any offer.
What are the milestone inspection and the reserve study?
The milestone inspection checks the building’s bones. A condo or co-op building three stories or taller needs one by December 31 of the year it turns 30. The clock starts with its certificate of occupancy. Then it’s every 10 years. The local building office can make it 25 years for buildings near salt water (FS 553.899). Buildings that hit 30 before July 1, 2022 had to finish the first one by December 31, 2024.
The reserve study, or SIRS, says how much the building should save for big repairs. Think roof, structure and waterproofing. Buyers read both to see if a big bill is coming. If the reports show repairs ahead, say so plainly and price the unit with that in mind. A buyer will find out anyway. A late surprise costs more than a lower price up front.
Get the association’s estoppel certificate, too. It states what you owe in dues and fees. Your title company or attorney can order it. Also check if your condo papers say the board must approve the buyer. If so, build that time into the closing date.
What is Florida’s flood disclosure?
A form every seller of residential property now gives the buyer at or before the time the contract is signed (FS 689.302). It reminds the buyer that homeowner’s policies don’t cover flood damage, Then you check boxes on three questions. Do you know of flooding that damaged the home while you owned it? Did you file a flood claim, such as with the National Flood Insurance Program? Did you get flood help, such as from FEMA?
For a condo, the building’s policy matters as much as yours. Ask the board what flood cover it has. Add that to your file. If the home was built before 1978, include the federal lead paint disclosure as well (EPA).
What does it cost to sell a Hollywood condo by owner?
| Item on a $442,300 sale | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Florida doc stamps on the deed | $3,096.10 | 70 cents per $100 (FS 201.02); who pays is set in the contract |
| Condo document package and estoppel | Set by the association | Ask the manager for the fee schedule |
| Beycome Basic MLS listing | $99 | $0 due to Beycome at closing |
| Beycome Title settlement fee (Florida) | $99 | Prepaid at checkout |
The doc stamp rate comes from state law (FS 201.02). Title insurance, recording and any special assessment come on top. So does any pay you agree to give a buyer’s agent. Hollywood is in Broward County, so the deed is recorded with the county. Beycome Title closes Florida sales for $99 prepaid at checkout. See drafting a FSBO contract in Florida for who-pays clauses.
How do you sell a Hollywood condo by owner, step by step?
- Order the condo package, milestone summary, SIRS and estoppel from the association.
- Price from recent sales in your building and nearby buildings of the same age; check your home’s value first.
- List on the MLS. Beycome lists Hollywood homes on Beaches MLS and Miami MLS (Beycome internal data, October 2026).
- Fill in the flood disclosure and your other disclosures before you show the unit.
- Give buyers the documents before they sign, so the 7-day window doesn’t restart after you accept.
- Submit the buyer for board approval if your association requires it, and close with a title company.
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Frequently asked questions about selling a house or condo by owner in Hollywood, FL
What paperwork is required to sell my house by owner in Hollywood?
For a condo: the declaration, articles, bylaws and rules, financials, budget, milestone summary, SIRS, FAQ sheet and governance form, plus the flood disclosure. For any home: the contract, deed and closing papers.
Do I need to disclose problems with my home?
Yes. Put known problems in writing before the buyer signs; hiding them invites a dispute later. Every Florida seller also gives the flood disclosure at or before signing.
Can I list my FSBO home on the MLS in Hollywood?
Yes, through a licensed flat fee broker. Beycome lists Hollywood homes on Beaches MLS and Miami MLS for $99, usually within 2 business days of a complete file; our flat fee MLS rankings for Hollywood, FL compare it with nine other companies.
Am I legally allowed to sell my own home in Florida?
Yes. You can sell your own home; a title company or attorney handles the closing.
What are typical closing costs for FSBO sellers in Florida?
Doc stamps of 70 cents per $100 ($3,096.10 on $442,300), title and settlement fees, the condo estoppel, any assessment payoff and any buyer-agent pay you agree to.
Is selling without a Realtor slower?
Not necessarily. Pricing and paperwork decide speed. For condos, the document package and board approval are the usual delays, so start them early.
How do I handle showings and open houses by myself?
Book visits through ShowingTime where the MLS offers it, check the building’s rules for guest access, and keep valuables and papers put away.
Can I still offer a commission to buyer agents?
Yes, it’s your choice and negotiable, not set by law or NAR rules. Since August 17, 2024, those offers can’t be shown on the MLS.
What happens if I get a lowball offer?
Counter in writing with recent sales from your building. A low offer can mean the buyer read the reserve study; answer with facts.
Do I need a real estate lawyer to sell FSBO in Florida?
Not by law. Title companies close most Florida sales. Some sellers pay an attorney to review the contract.
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Sources
- Zillow Research, Home Value Index, September 2026.
- Census Reporter, ACS 2024 1-year, Hollywood (units in structure, year built, tenure), read October 27, 2026.
- Florida Statutes 718.503, condominium resale disclosure, read October 27, 2026.
- Florida Statutes 553.899, milestone inspections, read October 27, 2026.
- Florida Statutes 689.302, flood disclosure, read October 27, 2026.
- Florida Statutes 201.02, documentary stamp tax, read October 27, 2026.
- EPA, real estate disclosures about lead hazards, read October 27, 2026.
- NAR, settlement FAQs, read October 27, 2026.
- Beycome, listing package features, October 2026.
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