Miami home seller
September 30, 2025
If you’re thinking of selling or buying a home, a great first step is hiring an experienced local real estate agent. Knowing you’re working with someone who has your best interests at heart makes this endeavor significantly less stressful. As does everything in the digital age, the search for the best real estate agent begins on the Internet. Instead of spending your time interviewing a dozen realtors, you can use the web and your friends to find three or four realtors who might be a good fit for you before meeting in person. The question is, what should you be looking for when researching agents? Here’s how to do your due diligence on a local realtor: Do They Have Experience […]
September 23, 2025
If you’re thinking of selling your home, a great first step is doing some research about the local market. Specifically, you want to be looking at “comps” – comparable properties in your neighborhood that were recently sold. Essentially, the comps dictate the state of the local market. A listing price that’s based on reality is based primarily on comps. When a realtor tells you how they’d price your home, your knowledge of the local comps will tell you just how accurate and realistic their number is. The comps’ selling prices will also tell you whether or not this is a good time to sell your home in the first place. Here’s how to go about researching the comps in your […]
September 16, 2025
If you’re thinking of selling your home, but you’re not sure if this is the right time, you’re not alone. It’s understandable to be hesitant about timing, since it plays a big role in your ability to achieve a quick and lucrative sale. Is the local real estate market on your side, or is this not a good time to sell a house in your neighborhood? There are two things you should do to determine if now is a good time. The first, call three different realtors and ask them what they estimate the sale price is for your home. Second, do your own research. On that note, here are a few specific factors to examine when determining whether or […]
September 9, 2025
Miami Dade County’s residential real estate market has historically been split into two segments: single family homes and condos. The fact is this is still true and we see that in the latest data on the real estate market in Brickell. There’s more inventory available in Brickell than there has been in years. Combine that with the fact that there have been fewer sales and sale prices are down and you have the most attractive market for buyers in Brickell in years. How Much Inventory is Available? In June of 2025, there were 1,637 condos for sale in Brickell, a number that has been climbing steadily since the end of last year. That’s approximately 18 months’ worth of inventory, which […]
August 26, 2025
You’ve found a local real estate agent you can trust, and you’re almost ready to list your property. Now it’s time to figure out what you’ll do when different types of offers start coming in, and buyers start asking questions to demonstrate their seriousness in closing the sale. It’s very helpful to be prepared for these scenarios now, rather than trying to think of an appropriate response on the spot. Here’s our final round of questions a seller should ask a realtor before listing their property: What Do I Need to Disclose to Buyers? There may be certain issues with your home (or your home’s history) that you’re hesitant to disclose to potential buyers. Your Realtor will tell you if […]
August 19, 2025
Selling your home for an ideal price is all about being prepared. It’s your realtor’s job to help you prepare by equipping you with essential information about your home’s condition, the current market, and your selling strategy. That’s a lot of information so to simplify this process, we’ve broken it down into two sections, so you know what to focus on when meeting with realtors. First, you’ll want to update yourself about the current market, and then you’ll get into the nitty gritty of finding your target buyer. On that note, here’s part I of our list of questions a seller should ask a realtor before listing: Is This a Good Time to Sell In This Neighborhood? A great starting […]
August 12, 2025
Whether you’ve found a beautiful property in your price range and you’ve confirmed no major repairs are needed, or if you are still looking, you’ll want to be ready for the financial side of the transaction. If you want to see what other questions you should be asking about properties as a buyer, please read our previous post. Here’s what to ask your realtor about the financial aspects and closing stages of the home buying process: Should I Get Pre-Qualified or Pre-Approved? Pre-qualification is a preliminary estimation of how much you can afford to borrow. Pre-approval carries much more weight because it shows that you’ve taken the time to get the bank’s official approval on a specific borrowing amount. You’ll want […]
August 5, 2025
As a real estate team, a big part of our job is preparing our clients for the home-buying process. That includes knowing which questions to ask potential sellers, so you can make sure that a home you buy is going to be perfect for you for years to come. After all, when you look at a beautiful home online it’s easy to start envisioning your life there, but you have to look at all the details about the home – and the neighborhood – to get the full picture. That’s why we’ve created this guide for the most important questions you should learn the answers to about a property you are interested in. We’ll start with questions related to the […]
July 29, 2025
Selling a home in Palmetto Bay can be intimidating because people have pretty high standards for homes in this area of Miami-Dade County. There’s also a lot of homes to choose from, so it’s in your best interest to make your home stand out from the competition and show potential buyers that you’re ready to sell. Palmetto Bay is particularly attractive to young families, which means that buyers will be looking for a well-kept, up-to-date property with plenty of indoor and outdoor space to raise their kids in. With this in mind, here’s what you need to know about selling a home in Palmetto Bay, Florida: Hire a Professional Cleaning Crew There’s clean, and then there’s absolutely pristine. The latter […]