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Get financing clear
Pre-approval, reserves, and how condo financing rules can change what you qualify for.
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Know the process before you're in it.
How a South Florida purchase or sale actually unfolds — the sequence, the decisions and the costs most people find out about too late.
02
Define the real criteria
Commute, flood zone, HOA rules, insurance cost and resale — not just bedroom count.
03
Tour with a plan
Compare a short list properly instead of chasing every new listing.
04
Write a strong offer
Price, terms, deposits and timelines that make you credible without overexposing you.
05
Inspect and renegotiate
Roof age, permits, four-point and wind mitigation findings.
06
Close cleanly
Title, walkthrough, funding and keys.
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Everything you need to make a smarter, more confident move in the South Florida real estate market.
Carlos Dardes, REALTOR®
Sales Associate | Florida Realty & Management Corp.