Home buying
Find, negotiate and close on the right home without guessing
Buying in South Florida moves fast, and the details that cost buyers money are rarely in the listing: HOA reserves, flood zone, insurance quotes and what comparable homes actually closed for.
Who Elizabeth works with
Buyers Elizabeth works with
First-time buyers
A monthly payment, not just a price range, and every cost explained before you write an offer.
Elizabeth helps with
- Budget and pre-approval
- HOA fees, insurance and closing costs
- Inspection and appraisal deadlines
Buying a home to live in
Houses, townhomes and condos across Miami-Dade, Broward, West Palm Beach and Orlando.
Elizabeth helps with
- Custom MLS searches and new-listing alerts
- Private showings scheduled around your week
- Comparable-sales analysis before every offer
Condo buyers
In a condo, the association matters as much as the unit.
Elizabeth helps with
- Budgets, reserves and recent assessments
- Rental and pet rules
- Recertification and insurance questions
Luxury and waterfront
Estates, waterfront homes and high-rise residences, compared on closed sales.
Elizabeth helps with
- Coral Gables, Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale
- Flood zone and insurance quotes
- Negotiation on price, credits and terms
Investors
Rental and investment property, with the rental rules checked before you commit.
Elizabeth helps with
- Current rents and comparable sales
- HOA and short-term rental restrictions
- Pre-construction projects
Moving between South and Central Florida
Relocating from Miami or Broward to Orlando, or the other way.
Elizabeth helps with
- Selling on one end and buying on the other
- New-construction communities in Orlando
- Timelines that line up
The buying process
From first call to closing day
A clear process, so you always know what happens next and who is handling it.
Step 1
Buyer consultation
Budget, timing, neighborhoods and financing, and your pre-approval lined up.
Step 2
Search and showings
Targeted searches, honest feedback on each property, and showings scheduled around you.
Step 3
Offer and negotiation
An offer priced from real comparables, then negotiation on price, credits and terms.
Step 4
Inspection, appraisal and documents
Inspection, appraisal, HOA documents and lender deadlines tracked so the contract stays protected.
Step 5
Closing
Paperwork tracked to the closing table and the keys in your hand.
Why it matters
Small details decide big transactions
Pricing, deadlines and paperwork are where real estate deals go wrong. Here is what Elizabeth watches for you.
Pricing from data
Offers built from closed comparable sales, not asking prices.
Deadlines tracked
Inspection, financing and appraisal dates followed so your contract stays protected.
Paperwork reviewed
HOA documents, disclosures and contracts read before you sign, not after.
Negotiation
Price, credits, repairs and closing dates negotiated with your goals in front.
One agent, start to close
The lender, title company, inspectors and the other agent coordinated so nothing falls between them.
Easy to reach
Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM, by phone, text or email, in English or Spanish.
Plan your payment
Mortgage calculator
Adjust the figures to see an estimated monthly payment. HOA fees and insurance matter in South Florida, so include them.
Estimated monthly payment
$3,656
- Principal and interest$2,560
- Property tax$413
- Home insurance$333
- HOA dues$350
This calculator gives an estimate for planning. It is not a loan offer, a rate quote or a commitment to lend. Your lender will give you the actual figures.
Buyer questions
Questions from home buyers
Most purchases close 30 to 45 days after the contract is signed, once financing, inspection and appraisal are done. Cash purchases can close faster. The search before that depends on your criteria and the market.
Yes. The first conversation covers your goals, budget, timeline and the areas you are considering, with no obligation.
Buyer agent compensation is agreed in writing before you start touring homes, and it can often be negotiated as part of your purchase. Elizabeth explains the options in your first consultation, so there are no surprises later.
Yes. First-time buyers get the same process, with extra time spent on the monthly cost: association fees, insurance quotes and closing costs, so there are no surprises.
Doral, Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Broward County, West Palm Beach and Orlando. Not sure if your area is covered? Just ask.
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