Buying a home in Miami is one of the most exciting — and important — decisions you can make. Whether you are a first-time buyer, relocating from another state, or purchasing from abroad, the Miami-Dade County market offers a wide range of opportunities across neighborhoods like Coral Gables, Brickell, Pinecrest, Doral, Miami Beach, and Sunny Isles Beach.
At Global G Real Estate, our bilingual agents (English and Spanish) guide you through every step — from understanding the local market to getting the keys to your new home. Every agent on our team is a Florida-licensed real estate professional, and each agent's profile lists their license number.
What Does a Buyer's Agent Do in Miami?
A buyer's agent represents your interests exclusively throughout the home purchase. How your agent is paid is agreed in a written buyer agreement before you tour homes, and compensation is negotiable — we explain the options up front.
Your buyer's agent at Global G Real Estate will:
- Explain what lenders will ask for so you can get pre-approved by the lender you choose
- Identify properties that match your criteria across Miami-Dade and South Broward
- Schedule showings and provide expert analysis of each property
- Negotiate the offer price and contract terms on your behalf
- Coordinate inspections, appraisals, and title work
- Guide you through closing, reviewing all documents before you sign
The Home Buying Process, Step by Step
1. Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
Before you start touring homes, get pre-approved for a mortgage. This tells you your budget and shows sellers your offer is serious. Down payment requirements vary by loan program and lender, so compare lenders of your choice. Global G Home Loans, LLC (NMLS 2499656) is a separate affiliated mortgage company. Contact it directly at (786) 301-5544 or globalghomeloans.com. You are not required to use it.
2. Define Your Criteria
We sit down together to discuss neighborhoods, property types, must-haves, timeline, and budget. Miami offers everything from waterfront condos in Brickell and Miami Beach to single-family homes in Pinecrest and Coral Gables, to investment properties in Doral and beyond.
3. Tour Properties
We set up personalized property alerts and schedule showings. Our agents provide in-depth analysis of each property, including comparable sales data, HOA details, flood zone status, and potential issues.
4. Make an Offer & Negotiate
When you find the right property, we prepare a competitive offer backed by market data. We negotiate price, contingencies, closing dates, and repairs on your behalf to protect your interests.
5. Inspections & Due Diligence
We coordinate home inspections, appraisals, and title searches. If issues arise, we negotiate repairs or credits with the seller before you are committed.
6. Close and Get Your Keys
The timeline from accepted offer to closing depends on financing, inspections, and negotiation. Closing costs in Florida typically include lender fees, title insurance, appraisal, recording fees, and prepaid taxes and insurance.
Buying Property in Miami as an International Buyer
People who live outside the U.S. can generally buy property in Florida, with one important limit: Florida law (Fla. Stat. §§ 692.203–.204) bars people domiciled in the People's Republic of China who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from buying real property anywhere in Florida (with a narrow one-home exception), restricts purchases on or within 10 miles of military installations and critical infrastructure by people domiciled in the other listed countries of concern, and requires every buyer to sign an affidavit at closing (§ 692.204(6)). The rules turn on where a buyer is domiciled. Our team works in English and Spanish, coordinates remote showings and closings, and explains the FIRPTA rules that apply when a foreign owner later sells. See our guide to buying Miami property from abroad.
Miami Home Buying Questions
How is a buyer's agent paid in Miami?
How your agent is paid is agreed in a written buyer agreement before you tour homes, and the amount is negotiable. We explain the options before you sign.
Will my property taxes be the same as the seller's?
Not necessarily. Florida requires sellers to give buyers a property tax disclosure stating that a change of ownership triggers a reassessment that could raise taxes. The home is reassessed at market value as of January 1 after the sale. If it becomes your permanent home, apply for the homestead exemption by March 1.
Sources: Fla. Stat. § 689.261 (2026); Fla. Stat. § 193.155 (2026); Fla. Stat. § 196.011 (2026)
Can I buy a home in Miami if I live outside the U.S.?
In most cases, yes, but check Florida's foreign-principal law (Fla. Stat. §§ 692.203–.204) first. A person domiciled in the People's Republic of China who is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident may not buy real property anywhere in Florida, apart from a narrow one-home exception. People domiciled in the other countries the statute lists may not buy on or within 10 miles of a military installation or critical infrastructure facility. The rules turn on domicile, and every buyer signs an affidavit at closing (§ 692.204(6)). Read our guide to buying from abroad and talk to a Florida real estate attorney about your situation.
Sources: Fla. Stat. § 692.204 (2026); Fla. Stat. § 692.203 (2026)
How do I check a Miami home's flood risk?
Look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, read the seller's flood disclosure (Florida requires one for residential sales), and get a flood insurance quote before your inspection period ends.
Sources: FEMA Flood Map Service Center; Fla. Stat. § 689.302 (2026)
What should I check before buying a condo?
Ask for the association's milestone structural inspection status, its structural integrity reserve study, the budget and reserves, any special assessments and the insurance. Florida requires milestone inspections for condo buildings three stories or taller. Our condo buyer's guide covers what to read.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 553.899 (2025)
Buying a home you will live in? Read how the Miami-Dade homestead exemption works before your first tax bill arrives.