We buy houses in Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL
— cash offers and creative solutions
Close With Creative buys houses throughout the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach area. Tell us about your Miami-Fort Lauderdale property and within 24 hours you get every structure it qualifies for: a cash offer at 70-80% of market value closing in 7-14 days, creative financing at 90-110% of market value closing in 30-60 days, a novation at 85-95% of final sale price closing in 45-90 days, or a wholesale offer at 65-75% of market value closing in 14-30 days. You make no repairs, pay no agent commission, and pay no closing costs. You pick which path and which date.
To sell a house fast in Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL: request an offer from Close With Creative, receive all four structures within 24 hours, and close on your chosen date. Cash closes in 7-14 days; creative financing pays 90-110% of market value over 30-60 days. There is no fee to the seller on any path.
Selling in Miami or Fort Lauderdale: two recorders, two clerks and two ways to run a sale
Miami-Dade and Broward each have their own Clerk of the Circuit Court. In Miami-Dade the Clerk and Comptroller is also the county recorder. Deeds go to the Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center or by mail to the Office of County Recorder, 20 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 5.246. The clerk lists $10 for the first page and $8.50 for each added page. Fees and real estate transfer taxes are collected when the document is recorded, and the document must be an original, signed and notarized. When a quit claim deed is recorded, the clerk mails the owner a courtesy letter as a guard against deed fraud.
Miami-Dade foreclosures
A homeowner has 20 days to answer the summons. If the judge signs a final judgment, the clerk sells the property at auction to the highest bidder after publishing a Notice of Sale. The owner may pay the full judgment plus interest, fees and costs before the Certificate of Sale is issued. A former owner may also be able to claim surplus sale money, and the clerk says to call its Foreclosure Unit within ten days of the Certificate of Sale. It notes that a $50 reopening fee may apply.
Broward sales and records
Broward foreclosure sales run online at broward.realforeclose.com. Bidders register first and put down a deposit of 5 percent of the estimated high bid. The winner pays the balance by noon the next business day, plus documentary stamps of $0.70 per $100 of the bid. Objections are due within ten days after the certificate of sale. A live sale in the courthouse lobby happens only if the final judgment calls for one. Broward's Records Division is at the Governmental Center, Room 114, in Fort Lauderdale, (954) 357-7270.
County citations in Miami-Dade
A county code citation can be appealed within 20 days of the citation, in writing, to the Clerk's Code Enforcement office at 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 1750. Hearings are held by an appointed hearing officer, in person or on Zoom. Fines are paid to the county's Internal Compliance Department, (786) 469-2900.
Wills and probate
Miami-Dade requires a will's custodian to deposit it with the clerk within 10 days of learning of the death, and says probate takes place in the county where the person lived. Its small-estates petition is for estates with no real property, so an inherited house needs a fuller proceeding. Broward's Formal Administration requires an attorney, and its Summary Administration is the shorter route for smaller estates.
Sources
- Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller: Official Records
- Miami-Dade Clerk: Mortgage Foreclosures
- Miami-Dade Clerk: Code Enforcement
- Miami-Dade Clerk: Probate Court
- Miami-Dade Clerk: Deed Fraud
- Broward County Clerk of Courts: Circuit Civil and Foreclosure Sales
- Broward County Clerk of Courts: Probate and Guardianship
Whatever you are facing, there is a path
Life rarely sells a home on schedule. These are the situations we are asked about most, and what each one actually changes about your options.
Four ways to sell in Miami-Fort Lauderdale
Most home-buying companies give you one number. We price your property against all four structures and show you every outcome side by side, so the choice is yours.
Three steps to sell your Miami-Fort Lauderdale home
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Tell us about the property
A three-minute form or a phone call. We ask what the Miami-Fort Lauderdale property is, what condition it is in, and what you are trying to achieve. No obligation and no cost.
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Get every structure it qualifies for, within 24 hours
Not one number. We price the property against all four structures and show you what each one pays and how long each one takes, side by side.
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Pick the path and the closing date
You choose. We handle title, the paperwork and the closing costs, and you pick the date that works.
What FL sellers say
Real results from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-area homeowners
“Going through a divorce in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach is expensive enough without paying 6% realtor commissions. Close With Creative gave us a fair cash offer, handled everything through the attorney, and both parties walked away satisfied. Professional and discreet.”
David C.
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
“Transferred from Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach to Chicago in two weeks. Listed with an agent who got zero showings in 10 days. Called Close With Creative on a Friday, had an offer Monday, closed the following week. Should have called them first.”
Kevin L.
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
“Needed to sell our Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach home in under 30 days for a military PCS order. They understood the urgency, skipped the usual back-and-forth, and got us to closing in 12 days. Highly recommend to any military family.”
Amy C.
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
“I was 5 months behind on my mortgage and Wells Fargo was sending scary letters every week. Close With Creative called me back within 3 hours, explained my options clearly, and we closed in 22 days. They literally saved my house from foreclosure.”
Margaret A.
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
“My father passed and left me her house in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton. It needed everything — mold, outdated wiring, and a bad roof. I live three states away and couldn't deal with contractors. They bought it as-is and I had a check in 14 days. The wholesale option got me $22K more than the cash offer.”
Linda B.
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
“I had a fourplex in Jacksonville with tenants who hadn't paid rent in 4 months. Every cash buyer I called gave me a lowball number. These guys presented four different options — I picked wholesale and got $25K more than the next best offer.”
Sandra D.
Jacksonville, FL
What every Miami-Fort Lauderdale homeowner should know before selling
These are Florida rules, and they apply to your sale wherever in the state the property sits. We handle each of them at our cost.
⚖️ Title Company Or Attorney-Closing State
Florida allows closings through either title companies or attorneys. We coordinate all closing logistics at zero cost to you Florida DBPR Real Estate .
Florida DBPR Real Estate🏛️ Judicial Foreclosure
Florida uses judicial foreclosure through circuit court, typically taking 6-12 months Florida Courts .
Florida Courts💰 Transfer Tax Savings
Florida charges documentary stamp tax of $0.70 per $100 ($0.45 extra in Miami-Dade). We cover all doc stamps Florida Dept of Revenue .
Florida Dept of Revenue📊 Florida Market Snapshot
Median home price: ~$410,000 (up 3.2% year-over-year). Median days on market: 50. 40% of homes sell above list price. Our guaranteed, no-contingency offers eliminate market uncertainty Florida Realtors .
Florida Realtors🗺️ We Know Florida
From South Beach to Orlando theme parks, from St. Augustine historic streets to Key West sunsets. Whether enjoying Tampa Ybor City Cuban sandwiches, watching rocket launches from Cape Canaveral, or fishing the Everglades - we buy houses in every corner of Florida.
Other Florida markets we buy in
Selling a house in Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL — common questions
Do you buy houses anywhere in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area?
Yes. We buy throughout the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach area and across Florida, in any condition and any price band. If the property is outside that metro but still in Florida, we still buy it.
How fast can I get an offer on my Miami-Fort Lauderdale home?
Within 24 hours of telling us about the property. That covers all four structures, not just a cash number. Cash and wholesale close in 7-14 days and 14-30 days; creative finance and novation take longer because they pay more.
How fast can I sell my house in Florida?
Close With Creative provides a competitive cash or creative financing offer within 24 hours of evaluating your Florida property. If you accept, we can close in as little as 7 to 14 days, or on whichever date fits your timeline. Florida allows closings through either title companies or attorneys.
Do I need to make repairs before selling my Florida home?
No. We buy all Florida properties completely as-is. You do not need to clean, paint, repair the roof, fix the foundation, or address code violations. We handle all maintenance and renovation after closing.
Are there any fees or commissions when selling to Close With Creative in Florida?
Zero. No agent commissions, no listing fees, no closing costs. Florida charges documentary stamp tax of $0.70 per $100 ($0.45 extra in Miami-Dade). We cover all doc stamps. The offer you accept is exactly what you receive at closing.
What types of properties does Close With Creative buy in Florida?
We purchase single-family homes, townhouses, condos, duplexes, multi-family properties, mobile homes, vacant land, and commercial properties throughout Florida. Any condition — fire damage, water damage, outdated, code violations, or perfectly maintained.
How does Florida's foreclosure process work?
Florida uses judicial foreclosure through circuit court, typically taking 6-12 months. Selling to Close With Creative before foreclosure completes protects your credit and preserves your equity.
What is the difference between a cash offer and creative financing in Florida?
A cash offer means we pay the full price at closing using our own funds, typically within 7 to 14 days. Creative financing structures the purchase over time, often resulting in a higher total payout — sometimes 90% to 110% of market value. We present both options along with novation and wholesale paths so Florida sellers can choose the best fit.
Can I sell my Florida house if I still have a mortgage?
Yes. Most Florida homeowners who sell to us still carry a mortgage. At closing, your existing mortgage is paid off from the sale proceeds through the title company or attorney. If you owe more than your home is worth, we may still have creative solutions available.
How do transfer taxes or closing costs work in Florida?
Florida charges documentary stamp tax of $0.70 per $100 ($0.45 extra in Miami-Dade). We cover all doc stamps.
What Florida cities and areas do you serve?
We buy properties across all of Florida's major markets. From South Beach to Orlando theme parks, from St. Augustine historic streets to Key West sunsets. If it's in Florida, we'll make an offer.
How do you determine the offer price for my Florida property?
We analyze recent comparable sales, current market conditions, property condition, and repair estimates. Florida's median home price is approximately $410,000 with homes selling in about 50 days on market. Our valuation process is fully transparent — we share the data behind every offer.
Get your free offer options in Miami-Fort Lauderdale today
Tell us about the property and we will come back within 24 hours with every structure it qualifies for. No fee, no obligation, and you pick the closing date.