While rentals are not my primary focus, my team and I are well qualified in leasing and would be happy to help you find your place in Miami.
This page has everything you need to know about the rental process so you can make an informed decision.
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Joe handles all the researching, scheduling and coordination. All you have to do is tour your top picks in the span of a few hours. Joe & his team are available whenever is best for your schedule.
People get taken advantage of by fake listings online. Joe provides you with tenant representation which reduces the risk you face when dealing on your own.
Relax knowing that Joe and his team will be handling the details every step of the way. Our team has helped hundreds of people move to South Florida.
To get started fill out the new client form. Joe will discuss your wants and needs over the phone and answer any questions you might have about the process. After we onboard you as a client we will send you a personalized collection of homes to your Compass App the same day!
It's time to get out there and see some places! After we narrow down your top picks in the Compass App we will schedule virtual or in person tours based on your availability.
Once you find the perfect place we will help you complete your application and offer package, explain the lease terms, and negotiate with the landlord for you until it's accepted.
Once your offer is accepted, you'll make your deposit and sign your lease. We will review all the lease terms and financial obligations with you to make sure you're comfortable with every detail.
Congratulations!! You'll get the keys and move into your new place.
Condos are typically owned by an individual person or LLC. Apartment buildings are entirely owned and operated by a professional management company.
Yes and please let Joe be the first point of contact with the leasing office. We can help you with any building and will escort you on your first tour.
You need to make 3x the monthly rent. If rent is $2,000/month you need to show you make $6,000/month before taxes. Proof of income is required with every offer.
In Florida most landlords offer us compensation. We will seek compensation from the landlord or landlords broker: however, if there is no compensation is being offered you will ask the landlord, as part of the offer, to pay our commission. In the event the landlord is not paying a commission you will be responsible for our agreed upon compensation in our engagement letter.
No, but background checks can take a little longer to process for foreign nationals so that may mean that your approval can take longer than the standard processing time (usually 2 weeks)
If you foresee any issues with your application being approved please be upfront and ask about this option. It is very easy to add a co-signer/guarantor to a lease and we can go over how that changes the income and other requirements for you.
Yes. In the State of Florida anyone over the age of 18 must be on the lease and submit an application. No exceptions.
The answer is almost always no. If you don't want the furniture for a particular unit that means the landlord would have to pay to store it somewhere else. That would actually raise the costs associated with the lease. Meaning that would not be an opportunity to negotiate a lower price.
The answer is almost always no. If you own a property you can do airbnb and other short-term rental options. But as a tenant it is very rare (almost impossible) that you can do this.
When renting a condo in Miami an amount equal to three months rent plus building fees are required on or before move in day. The three months rent is represented by First Month, Last Month and a one-month security deposit. Some condo buildings may also require a common area deposit. I will make sure you are aware of all fees before signing the offer.
The Escrow Deposit is the initial money due with your accepted contract to lease and is held by a 3rd party. For my clients protection I am partnered with my trusted Real Estate Attorney Kevin Correa Esq. to hold your deposit. Never send any deposit money directly to a landlord.
Once your offer has been accepted you will make your escrow deposit to take the unit off the market. A lease will be prepared (usually by the agent representing the landlord) and then executed by all parties. With the executed lease the next step would be to apply with the building management office. I will guide you through this process as the process vary from building to building.
I will advise you if these apply but here's what you may expect:
Any remaining money for move-in. I will provide you a break down of exactly what you need but remember these must be in certified form: cashiers check, money orders or wired to the landlord prior to walk through.
In apartment or rental buildings there is usually an online app that allows you to schedule service requests. In a condo building your landlord or the landlords agent is your point of contact for all repairs.
Under Florida law, the landlord has 15 days to return your deposit if there aren't any deductions for damages.
Every lease has an early termination clause. In most cases you can expect to pay a 2-month penalty for breaking the lease early.
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Joseph James Biscaha P.A is a Licensed Florida Real Estate Salesperson with Compass
