06/02/2026
If you are buying or selling a home in Florida, there is a very good chance the contract you will use is the AS-IS contract.
And I know what you are thinking. "As-is? That sounds like I am buying somebody's problem."
I hear it all the time, especially from buyers relocating from out of state. But the truth is that the AS-IS contract is the most commonly used residential contract in Florida. It is used on brand-new construction, luxury waterfront homes, and standard resale properties across Venice, North Port, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda. It is not a red flag. It is just how Florida real estate works.
Here is what most people do not realize: the AS-IS contract actually gives buyers a powerful right to cancel during the inspection period, at the buyer's sole discretion, for any reason. That is a stronger exit right than the standard contract provides.
I just published a complete breakdown covering:
🏠 What the AS-IS contract actually means (and what it does not mean)
📋 How it differs from the standard FAR/BAR contract
🔍 How the inspection period works and why it protects you
🤝 How negotiation still happens on every deal
📅 Why calendar days matter and how deadlines are calculated
Whether you are a first-time buyer trying to understand the paperwork or a seller wondering which contract works in your favor, this guide walks through all of it.
Read the full guide here:
https://colemurrayrealty.com/florida-as-is-contract-explained/
Have questions about contracts, inspections, or anything else about buying or selling in Southwest Florida? Call or text me anytime.
📞 941-256-6500
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What questions do you have about the AS-IS contract? Drop them in the comments and I will answer every one. 👇
