New
Open Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00–4:00 pm
5 photos
$8,950,000
Oceanfront Modern Villa on Coral Isle
Miami Beach · 27 Coral Isle Drive
- 6 beds
- 6.5 baths
- 7,420 sq ft
ME-1001 · Villa
$1,206 / sq ft
Services · Buy
Buy a home in Miami, with an advisor on your side.
Private previews, off-market introductions and careful negotiation, from the first call to keys in hand.
Buy with Meridian Estates
How it works
Private previews, off-market introductions and tough, careful negotiation. In most purchases our buyer representation is paid by the seller at closing.
Buying in Miami moves quickly and rewards preparation. A Meridian Estates buyer's advisor learns your budget, must-haves, schools and commute, then builds a shortlist from the open market, our own listings and private sales that never reach the portals. Every home you visit has already been checked against your brief.
When you find the one, we prepare a comparable-sales analysis so you know what the home is really worth, agree an offer strategy with you and negotiate price and terms. We then coordinate the inspections, appraisal, insurance quotes and title work, and stay with you to the closing table. In most purchases our buyer representation is paid by the seller at closing, so our advice costs you nothing.
Buy with Meridian Estates
What's included
- A 45-minute consultation on budget, neighborhoods, schools and timing
- Introductions to trusted lenders for a pre-approval in 1–3 business days
- Private, accompanied viewings seven days a week, 9am–7pm
- Live video tours by FaceTime, WhatsApp or Zoom if you can't be in Miami
- Coming-soon and off-market homes from our private network
- A comparable-sales analysis and offer strategy for every home you bid on
- General, 4-point and wind-mitigation inspections arranged for you
- Condo document review: budget, reserves and milestone inspection status
- Insurance guidance, including flood zones and elevation certificates
- Support through appraisal, title and the final walk-through
The process
Step by step, with timings
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01
Week 1
Consultation
A 45-minute call or coffee to understand budget, must-haves, schools and timing.
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02
1–3 days
Mortgage pre-approval
We introduce trusted lenders; a pre-approval letter makes your offers credible.
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03
1–4 weeks
Tours
Private, accompanied viewings seven days a week, plus live video tours.
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04
1–5 days
Offer & negotiation
Comparable-sales analysis, offer strategy and negotiation on price and terms.
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05
10–15 days
Inspection & appraisal
General, 4-point and wind-mitigation inspections; the lender orders the appraisal.
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06
30–45 days
Closing
Title, insurance and final walk-through. Cash purchases can close in 10–14 days.
Fees
Clear fees, in writing
Every fee is confirmed in a short written agreement before we start, and nothing is charged upfront unless stated here.
Buyer representation
Usually $0 to you
In most purchases our fee is paid by the seller at closing. We confirm this in a short written buyer agreement before your first tour.
Closing costs
About 2–5% of the price
Paid to third parties: lender fees, title insurance, inspections, and prepaid property taxes and insurance.
Escrow deposit
Typically 10% of the price
Held in escrow by the title company or closing attorney and credited to you at closing.
Down payment
20% in our estimates
Conventional and jumbo loans usually need 10–20% or more; foreign-national mortgages typically 30–40%.
Who it's for
Made for people like you
Not sure this is the right service? Call +1 (555) 019-8800 and an advisor will point you the right way.
- First-time buyers who want a clear, unhurried process
- Families moving for schools, space and an easier commute
- Second-home and pied-à-terre buyers
- International buyers purchasing remotely, with cash or a foreign-national mortgage
Available now
Homes for sale today
8 homes from our current listings. Select any home for full details, photos and the monthly cost.
New
Open Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00–4:00 pm
5 photos
For Sale
5 photos
$3,250,000
Mediterranean Estate on Alcazar Avenue
Coral Gables · 1418 Alcazar Avenue
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,860 sq ft
ME-1002 · Villa
$669 / sq ft
Price reduced
Open Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 am–2:00 pm
5 photos
$2,475,000 Was $2,650,000
Tropical Modern Retreat in the Grove
Coconut Grove · 3570 Banyan Way
- 4 beds
- 4.5 baths
- 3,640 sq ft
ME-1003 · House
$680 / sq ft
For Sale
4 photos
$1,395,000
Brickell Bay Sky Residence, 34th Floor
Brickell · 1090 Brickell Bay Drive, Unit 3407
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,050 sq ft
ME-1004 · Condo
$680 / sq ft
Under offer
4 photos
$4,690,000
Island Retreat on Harbor Point
Key Biscayne · 290 Harbor Point Lane
- 5 beds
- 5.5 baths
- 4,980 sq ft
ME-1005 · Villa
$942 / sq ft
New
Open Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00–3:00 pm
4 photos
$1,875,000
Pinecrest Family Home with Pool and Tennis
Pinecrest · 7845 SW 128th Terrace
- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,920 sq ft
ME-1006 · House
$478 / sq ft
For Sale
4 photos
$685,000
Mid-Beach Condo with Ocean Views
Miami Beach · 4775 Collins Avenue, Unit 1112
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,120 sq ft
ME-1007 · Condo
$612 / sq ft
For Sale
Open Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00–4:00 pm
4 photos
$1,150,000
Restored 1941 Classic on Sevilla Court
Coral Gables · 612 Sevilla Court
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,140 sq ft
ME-1008 · House
$537 / sq ft
Your advisors
The people who will look after you
Isabela Moreno
Founding Partner & Principal Broker
Isabela founded the firm in 2008 after a decade in private banking. She represents many of our waterfront sellers and still personally negotiates every offer above $5 million.
Daniel Whitcombe
Senior Advisor, Coral Gables & Coconut Grove
A Gables resident and former architect, Daniel can tell you which homes have original coral stone, which streets flood and which renovations add real value.
Priya Raman
Condo & Investment Specialist
Priya reads condo budgets and milestone reports so her clients don't have to, and guides international buyers through financing, entity set-up and closing remotely.
“We bought from Madrid without flying in until closing. Isabela did live video tours of eleven homes and her inspector found a roof issue that saved us $60,000.”
Do I pay Meridian Estates a fee when I buy?
In most purchases, no. Our buyer representation is usually paid by the seller at closing, and we confirm this in a short written buyer agreement before your first tour. You should budget for closing costs of roughly 2–5% of the purchase price.
How much do I need for a down payment?
Conventional and jumbo mortgages usually need 10–20% or more down; foreign-national mortgages typically need 30–40%. The estimates on our listings assume 20% down at a 6.5% fixed rate over 30 years.
Can I see homes that are not on the portals?
Yes. We share coming-soon and off-market homes from our private network with registered buyers who have a mortgage pre-approval or proof of funds.
How long does buying take?
A financed purchase usually closes 30–45 days after your offer is accepted, and a cash purchase in as little as 10–14 days. The inspection period is typically 10–15 days.
Get started
Start my search
Tell us a little about your plans and the right advisor will reply the same business day. Prefer to talk? Call or visit our office.
- Office1200 Ocean Drive, Suite 400, Miami Beach, FL 33139
- Office hoursMon–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun by appointment
- Phone+1 (555) 019-8800
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