For buyers
The right view, found quietly
Private search, off-market access and honest advice, from the first call to the day you get the keys.
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Why Velaire
Fewer homes. Better homes.
Around a third of the homes our clients buy are never publicly listed. The rest we know inside out, often before the photographs are taken.
- 34% of buyer purchases were off-market
- 4.2% average saving against asking price
- 6 wks median from first call to accepted offer
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International & pre-construction
Miami, from anywhere
Buying from abroad
Video viewings, remote closings and a team that works in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Pre-construction
Floor plans, deposit schedules and our honest view of which towers are worth the wait.
Structure & finance
Introductions to lenders, attorneys and tax advisers who work with international buyers every week.
How it works
From brief to keys
- 01
A proper brief
A 30-minute call to understand how you live: water or city, schools, a dock, space to entertain, and what you won’t compromise on.
- 02
A private shortlist
We search listed homes, our off-market register and owners who would sell for the right buyer. You see a shortlist, not a feed.
- 03
Viewings, done properly
In person or on live video, with honest notes on each home: flood zone, building reserves, the view in ten years’ time.
- 04
Offer and negotiation
Pricing guided by recent private sales, and terms that make your offer the one the seller chooses.
- 05
Through to keys
Inspections, lenders, title, insurance and movers, coordinated for you. We stay in touch long after closing.
Questions
Good to know
Can I buy in Miami as a foreign national?
Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign buyers in Florida. We introduce you to attorneys, lenders who work with international clients, and advisers on how to hold the property.
How do pre-construction deposits work?
Deposits are usually paid in stages, often 10% at contract with further payments during construction, and held in escrow under Florida law. Every development is different, so we walk you through each schedule line by line. (Sample terms for this showcase.)
What should I know about condo buildings?
Since 2022, Florida requires stricter structural inspections and reserve funding for older condo buildings. We review each building’s reports and reserves before you make an offer.
Do I pay Velaire to represent me as a buyer?
Our buyer fee is agreed up front and, in most cases, is paid from the transaction. We go through the exact numbers on the first call, before you commit to anything.
