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 has a minimum of five years of experience in Miami real estate, so you get seasoned advice rather than a learning curve.
What Does a Buyer's Agent Do in Miami?
A buyer's agent represents your interests exclusively throughout the home purchase. In Florida, the seller typically pays the buyer's agent commission, which means working with an experienced agent costs you nothing out of pocket.
Your buyer's agent at Global G Real Estate will:
- Help you get pre-approved and understand your budget
- 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. Conventional loans typically require 5–20% down, FHA loans as low as 3.5%, and VA or USDA loans may require 0% down for eligible buyers. Through Global G Home Loans, our affiliated mortgage company, we can help you explore financing options.
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 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
On average, the process from accepted offer to closing takes 30–60 days in Miami (cash deals can close in as little as two weeks). Closing costs in Florida typically run 2–5% of the purchase price, covering lender fees, title insurance, appraisal, recording fees, and prepaid taxes and insurance.
Buying Property in Miami as an International Buyer
Miami is one of the most international real estate markets in the world. Foreign nationals can purchase property in Florida without restrictions. Our team is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, and we have extensive experience guiding international buyers — particularly from Latin America and Europe — through cross-border transactions. We handle everything from FIRPTA considerations to connecting you with international-friendly lenders.