Your short term rental is a business. Sell it with a vacation home listing agent who owns 10 and manages 100+.
Selling a Vacation Rental Is Not Like Selling a Home
A regular agent prices on comps and markets to families. Your vacation rental property needs an agent who understands income valuation, investor buyers, and regulatory transfer. The wrong vacation home listing agent can cost you tens of thousands.
Regular Home Sale
Vacation Rental Sale
Priced on comparable sales
Priced on comps + rental income
Marketed to families
Marketed to investors worldwide
Standard disclosures
Revenue reports, DBPR license, bookings
Keys at closing
License transfer, booking handoff, operations
Empty staging
Furnished value adds $30K-$80K
Properties with strong Airbnb history and 70%+ occupancy command 10 to 15 percent premiums over similar homes sold without rental documentation. Most Airbnb selling mistakes happen when sellers treat this like a standard home closing. Whether you sell furnished vs. unfurnished alone can swing your net proceeds significantly.
Why Mike Chen
“I Don’t Just Sell Vacation Rentals. I Own and Operate Them.“
I personally own 10 vacation rental properties near Disney World and manage approximately 100 through FunStay Florida. That means I see real-time revenue data every day: which communities are performing, which are slipping, and why.
When a buyer asks about your property’s revenue potential, I pull numbers from properties I manage in the same community. That credibility closes deals. I own and operate vacation rentals in these communities.
I know what realistic revenue looks like, and I know how to price your short term rental to attract serious investor buyers.
The Market Right Now
Central Florida vacation rental market, 2026. If you are thinking about selling your Orlando Airbnb, here is what the numbers say.
$340K
KISSIMMEE MEDIAN
8,881 STR listings | 57% occ.
$320K
DAVENPORT MEDIAN
12,152 STR listings | 55% occ.
$395K
ORLANDO METRO MEDIAN
47,000+ listings | $2.1B revenue
48
DAYS ON MARKET
Up from 40 last year
26%
FLORIDA’S NATIONAL STR SHARE
~$30 billion annually
89/100
DAVENPORT AIRDNA SCORE
Top market in the corridor
How I Sell Your Vacation Rental Property
My home selling system is built specifically for vacation rental owners in Kissimmee, Davenport, and Orlando.
1. Free CMA + Rental Performance Review
Comparable sales analysis plus your property’s revenue history, occupancy trends, and guest ratings. Not just what similar homes sold for.
2. Strategic Pricing
Comps, income potential, community amenities, and furnished value. Properties with strong performance deserve premium pricing and I know how to justify it.
3. Targeted Investor Marketing
As your vacation home listing agent, I get your listing in front of investor networks worldwide, not just local MLS homebuyers. Revenue data and guest appeal front and center.
4. Expert Negotiation
When buyers push back on a slow quarter, I explain why. I speak the investor’s language because I am one. Need to sell an underperforming vacation rental? I have a strategy for that too.
5. Closing + Booking Transition
Active reservations honored, DBPR short term rental license transfer guided, management transition coordinated. Your buyer is set up for day-one success.
Communities I Specialize In
Hands-on experience selling and managing in these vacation rental communities. See current inventory for Kissimmee and Davenport.
KISSIMMEE/DAVENPORT
KISSIMMEE
DAVENPORT
KISSIMMEE
For ChampionsGate sellers specifically, see the guide to selling in ChampionsGate.
What Sellers Say
“His knowledge of that business was extremely helpful, and he communicated very well throughout the entire process.”
Don Roe, Vacation Rental Seller
“He educated us on all the local communities, good and bad. He was very responsive, willing to negotiate our terms and was proactive thru the entire process.”
Rod Laver, Buyer & Seller
Frequently Asked Questions
How is selling a vacation rental different from selling a regular home?
Vacation rentals sell as income-producing assets. Buyers evaluate revenue history, occupancy, and operating costs. A vacation rental realtor in Kissimmee or Davenport prices based on both comps and rental performance. Strong properties command 10 to 15 percent premiums.
What documents do I need?
Revenue reports (2-3 years), expense records, occupancy data, guest reviews, DBPR license, HOA compliance, and your booking calendar. I help compile this into a professional property package.
Can I do a 1031 exchange?
Yes, if your property qualifies (rented 14+ days per year, personal use under 14 days or 10% of rental days). You have 45 days to identify and 180 days to close on a replacement. IRS rules are unchanged for 2026. Always consult a tax advisor.
How much is my vacation rental worth in 2026?
Kissimmee median: $340K. Davenport: $320K. Orlando metro: $395K. Properties with 70%+ occupancy and strong reviews sell at premiums. Your free CMA gives you a precise number.
Why a vacation rental specialist over a regular agent?
Regular agents price on comps and market to homebuyers. A vacation home listing agent like Mike Chen understands income valuation, investor psychology, DBPR licensing, 1031 exchanges, and how to sell a short-term rental for maximum value.
Ready to Sell Your Vacation Rental?
Free CMA and rental performance review from a vacation rental realtor who knows exactly what your property is worth.
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