Sellers · Miami, Miami-Dade County
Sell your house in Miami without giving it away: exclusive representation, in your language
Miami is the market where you will see the most cash offers and international buyers, and also where it is easiest to sell below value if nobody negotiates for you. I represent the seller only: my job is to get your property in front of the right buyers and to make sure the best offer really is the best.
Ilkania Baez · Realtor® since 2008 · RE/MAX Hall of Fame · Florida License 3207105 · English · Español
Houses and condos are two different sales
Doral, Kendall, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove sell as family homes; Brickell and Edgewater sell as investment condos. In a condo, the association reserves and the building’s structural inspections are now the first question from the buyer and their lender.
Buyers who pay cash
A cash offer is not always the best one: timing, contingencies and who is behind it all matter. I screen and compare every offer with you, in English or Spanish, without letting pressure decide.
Selling to buy another home
Many of my clients sell in Miami to move to Broward, to another state or to the Caribbean. I coordinate the timing of both transactions so you are never without a home or paying for two.
How homes sell well in Miami
- Valuation from closed sales in your area and property type.
- Condo documentation ready before the first showing.
- Exposure on the MLS, the RE/MAX network and international buyers in my database.
- Rigorous comparison of cash and financed offers.
What it costs to sell in Miami
The agreed commission, the documentary stamp tax on the deed, prorated taxes and title costs per Miami-Dade custom. In condos, add the estoppel letter, the association questionnaire for the buyer’s lender and, in older buildings, reserve and structural-inspection documents.
Timeline of a Miami sale
- Preparation: valuation by area and type, condo documents if applicable, professional photography.
- Marketing: MLS, RE/MAX network, portals and international buyers in my database.
- Offers: rigorous comparison of cash and financed, timelines and contingencies.
- Contract to closing: inspection, appraisal if financed, association approval and title.
How I compare a cash offer with a financed one
A cash offer removes the financing contingency and usually closes sooner, but it does not always pay more and is not always backed by verified funds. I request proof of funds, compare timelines and contingencies, and show you the net result of every offer on the same sheet. The decision is yours, with all the information.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agent charge to sell my house in Miami?
Commission is negotiated and agreed in writing before listing; no law or association sets it. I explain what mine includes and what you receive for it.
I want to sell my house to buy another one. How does it work?
It is planned: we value your home, set the price and timeline, and align the purchase with the sale. There are several structures, from selling with a purchase contingency to closing both transactions the same day.
What does it mean that Ilkania works with exclusive listings?
That for the term of the agreement she is the only professional authorized to represent your property, with one strategy and one person directly accountable for the result.
Do you work in Spanish?
Yes, in English and Spanish. Every document and every negotiation is explained in your language.
Do you sell for owners who live outside the United States?
Yes. I coordinate a remote sale with electronic or notarized signatures, and I explain the tax withholding that may apply to foreign sellers so you plan for it from the start.
How long does closing take in Miami?
With financing, usually thirty to forty-five days; for cash, less. In condos, association approval sets the calendar.
Professional valuation at no cost