Sell Your Miami Shores Home

Build a truthful story of the house

Begin with the recorded parcel, building area, room count and permitted uses. If a garage, porch or other space was enclosed, determine whether the public record and final permits support the advertised living area. Do not assume that an attractive finished room is legally habitable.

Photograph architecture and craftsmanship without promising an architectural designation or preservation status that has not been confirmed. Buyers may value original details and thoughtful renovations differently; comparable sales should reflect condition and functional layout.

For a property near Biscayne Bay, identify actual waterfront frontage, any dock or seawall permits, and applicable flood information. A bay-adjacent address is not necessarily a waterfront parcel.

Use the Village's permit records early

Miami Shores Village maintains a Property Permit Search and a Citizen Self-Service portal for permit applications, review status and inspection information. The Building Department also publishes permit forms, including requirements for dock and seawall work.

Build a record table for the roof, windows, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, additions, pool and other major improvements. For each, note the approximate installation date, contractor, permit and final inspection where applicable.

If a permit is open or a property configuration conflicts with the record, ask the Village and a qualified professional about resolution. Do not conceal the issue or promise a buyer that closing can occur without further review.

Price against the right kind of house

A renovated home with a coherent floor plan may compete differently from a house needing substantial systems work, even on nearby streets. Adjust for lot dimensions, permitted square footage, roof condition, storm protection, outdoor improvements and buyer-required work.

Start with recent closed sales in Miami Shores that are similar in size, condition and location. Review active listings as competition rather than proof of achieved value. A listing price is an owner's request, not a confirmed market result.

A home-value estimate should explain its comparables and assumptions. If a proposed price relies heavily on unpermitted space or speculative redevelopment potential, reassess before publishing it.

Protect the transaction timeline

A pre-listing inspection may help identify repair decisions, but it does not replace the buyer's inspection. Obtain available wind-mitigation and roof documents and consult an insurance professional about insurability questions.

Review offer contingencies, deposit deadlines, appraisal exposure, financing terms, requests for concessions and the buyer's proposed closing date. Set a calendar for permit and title requests and respond in writing through the appropriate transaction channels.

Consider how much of the process you want to manage. The listing plan should be selected based on time, expertise and the complexity of this particular property, not just the headline fee.

Choose the service level that fits your sale

Brokerage compensation is negotiable and not set by law. Buyer-agent compensation, if any, is separate and negotiable.

Questions Miami Shores sellers ask

Can I advertise a converted garage as living space?

Only if the description accurately reflects permitted, legally recognized space; verify the records and seek professional guidance.

Where can I check past permits?

Use the Village's official Property Permit Search and contact the Building Department about unclear or incomplete records.

Is a 1% listing fee the entire cost of selling?

No. Other negotiated compensation and transaction expenses may apply; request an individualized net-proceeds estimate.

Local sources and next steps

Verify property-specific information with the relevant municipal office and qualified professionals. Local facts and links reviewed November 14, 2026.

• Village Building Department
• Village property permit search
• Village building forms

For a broader look at South Florida seller options, visit Save Now Realty's selling guide. If you have a question about your sale, send a seller inquiry. You can also call the brokerage at (561) 336-6363.

Looking for a property in the area instead? Explore our buying resources or request buyer assistance.