How to Sell a Horse Property in Davie, FL (2026 Seller Guide)

Selling a horse property in Davie, FL? Equestrian and large-lot homes don't sell like a typical Broward house. The buyer pool is smaller, comparable sales are harder to find, and buyers will look closely at barns, fencing, drainage and permits. Here is how to prepare, price, market and disclose so your Davie property sells for what it is worth. Written by The Home Owners Listing Team at RESF.

Why Davie horse properties sell differently

Davie has been a town in Broward County since 1925 and is still known for horses and rodeos. Many properties have room for paddocks and barns, and some are near riding routes such as the Robbins Vista View Trail, which allows horses on parts of the path. That heritage is a selling point, but it also changes how a sale works:

• A narrower buyer pool. The best buyer is often someone who already owns horses or wants land and privacy. Reaching them takes targeted marketing.
• Fewer true comparables. Two lots on the same street can differ in usable acreage, barn quality and drainage, which makes pricing harder.
• More due diligence. Buyers and lenders look at permits, surveys, zoning and the condition of outbuildings, not just the house.

For the bigger picture on Davie's market, property types and costs of ownership, see our Davie, FL real estate guide for 2026.

Gather the paperwork before you list

Horse properties raise more questions than a standard home. Having answers ready keeps buyers confident and helps you avoid delays after you accept an offer.

• Survey: a current boundary survey showing the lot, fences, barn, arena and any easements.
• Permits: records for the barn, stalls, additions, fencing and any converted or added structures. Unpermitted work can stall a sale or an appraisal.
• Zoning and allowed uses: confirm with the Town of Davie what your zoning allows, such as keeping horses and the number permitted. Do not rely on what a previous owner said.
• Flood and elevation: your flood zone and, if you have one, an elevation certificate. Buyers will ask early because it affects insurance.
• Systems: records for septic, well, irrigation or drainage if the property has them, plus roof and HVAC dates for the home.

Prepare the barn, land and home

Buyers of equestrian property judge the whole site. A tidy, safe barn and well-kept pasture tell them the property has been cared for.

• Barn and stalls: repair doors, latches, lighting and roofing; clean and air out the space; remove stored clutter.
• Fencing and gates: fix broken boards and sagging wire, and make sure gates swing and latch.
• Pasture and drainage: mow, clear standing water where you can, and be ready to explain how the land drains after heavy rain.
• Arena and paths: rake or refresh footing and clear riding paths so buyers can picture using them.
• The house: the usual prep still matters: clean, neutral, well lit and free of deferred repairs. See our strategic guide to selling a South Florida home.

Pricing when there are few comparable sales

As a broad benchmark, MIAMI REALTORS® reported a Broward single-family median sale price of $641,500 in September 2026, with about 4.2 months of supply. A Davie horse property rarely tracks that median closely, so pricing should start from the property itself:

• Usable land, not just lot size: how much is dry, fenced and usable for horses.
• Improvements: barn size and condition, number of stalls, arena, wash rack, tack and feed rooms.
• Location within Davie: street character, nearby equestrian properties and access to riding routes.
• Appraisal risk: with few comps, an appraisal can come in low. A detailed list of improvements and recent comparable sales helps support the price.

Pricing a unique property too high usually means a long time on market and price cuts later. A clear, well-supported list price draws serious buyers sooner.

Marketing to the right buyers

• Aerial photos and video to show the layout of house, barn, paddocks and arena in one view.
• A feature sheet listing land size, usable acreage, stall count, fencing type, arena size and utilities.
• Targeted reach to agents and buyers who work with equestrian and large-lot properties, in addition to the MLS.
• Safe showings: plan where animals will be during showings and set clear rules for visitors near horses.

Disclosures Davie sellers should know

Florida sellers must disclose known facts that materially affect a property's value and are not readily visible to a buyer. Florida law (section 689.302, Florida Statutes) also requires a separate flood disclosure, given at or before the time the contract is signed, covering known flood damage and flood-related insurance claims or assistance. For land and barns, think about drainage problems, past flooding, unpermitted structures and known defects in outbuildings. Our post on what you must disclose before selling your home covers the basics.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Talk with a Florida real estate attorney about your specific disclosure questions.

Davie horse property seller checklist

1. Order or locate a current boundary survey.
2. Pull permits for the barn, stalls, additions and fencing.
3. Confirm zoning and allowed uses with the Town of Davie.
4. Find your flood zone and elevation certificate.
5. Repair fencing, gates and barn items; clean the barn and pasture.
6. Build a feature sheet with land, stalls, arena and utilities.
7. Price from usable land and improvements, supported by comps.
8. Complete your disclosures, including the Florida flood disclosure.