Miami Luxury and Commercial Real Estate Seller Services

It is more crucial than ever to be represented by real estate professional who understands the intricacies of multi-million dollar transactions and who can influentially convey the value of your home with confidence, especially in these uncertain economic times.

I am experienced with a proven track record of selling Miami luxury homes and Miami Commercial real estate. My focus is to give the client solid guidance throughout the selling process, precise information, and overall the best quality of service. My comprehensive marketing campaign is tailored for each individual property, I am always personally available for showings, provide negotiation techniques aimed to protect and position you, and close guidance through the inspection and escrow process. I value every transaction and will be there from beginning to end.

My combined sphere of influence with Sunny Realty's distinguished reputation as one of the most visited websites in the Luxury and Commercial Miami real estate market, creates one of the largest personal real estate networks in the Miami area. With an average of 100,000 unique visitors monthly looking for Miami commercial and luxury  properties this is unparallel exposure. Couple this with more traditional techniques such as direct mail, brochure, narrated video, broker open house and classified ads in luxury periodicals you have a winning strategy.

Become a Premier Seller and meet with me today. Contact me directly at 305-335-4144 or Matthew@MJmiamirealestate.com  You can also complete a Real Estate Contact Form and I will follow-up with you within 24 hours.

 

Carbonell “The Jade Condo” of Brickell Key…

When you usually think of luxury condos in Brickell, the Jade Condo most likely comes to mind and if it doesn’t let me educate you. The Jade Condo Brickell was designed by Revuelta Vega Leon, which is responsible for developments such as Bristol Tower, Santa Maria Condominiums, Porto Vita and Jade Residences as well as Carbonell, just to name a few. You know when you step into a Revuelta Vega Leon development you are getting the very best of Miami luxury real estate. Let me not digress from the true focus, which is Carbonell the luxury condo development located on Brickell Key. This is kind of an “in the know” development for the simple reason it was not marketed to the public originally but to residence on Brickell Key. Carbonell was built in 2005, with 284 units. This was Revuelta Vega Leon subsequent development from Jade Brickell, which was built in 2004. He corrected all the design flaws from Jade, but kept the luxurious feel. If you are looking for a rental in this building then you are out of luck, you wont find one. Owners’ focus is to keep the integrity of the building and they have definitely succeeded. 

The location of the building is ideal to be close enough to the action of Brickell but secluded enough to avoid the noise pollution. Also, if you are into fitness you will be hard pressed to find a development with a more complete array of equipment. The fitness center even has two racquetball courts! So this development definitely has the trinity of location, design and amenities. Come see for yourself why Carbonell is one of Miami top luxury condo developments. Also, take advantage of some of the great deals available!

An outing with Brazilian family to find their luxury vacation condo in Sunny Isles…

I had a great opportunity work with a Brazilian family in Miami searching for their second home in Sunny Isles. They were looking for a minimum of 3 bedrooms with no less than 2200 sqft. They expressed that it must have a spa with first-class treatments as well as a view of the ocean and intercoastal. The developments on the top of their list were Jade Beach, Jade Ocean, Trump Royal, Trump Palace, Trump Towers and Acqualina. An important aspect of the floor plan of the luxury Sunny Isles condo was the size of the bedrooms. Our first visit was Jade Ocean, which is one of the premiere luxury condo developments in Sunny Isles. Upon walking into the lobby there were very impressed by dramatic lobby. We viewed both the four bedroom “E” floor plan, and the three bedroom “D” floor plan. Even though they wanted the larger unit they felt the “E” floor plan layout was not functional because the fourth bedroom was too small. They really preferred the “D” because its layout was more functional.

The second visit on was Jade Ocean’s sister development Jade Beach. They were equally impressed by the dramatic views of the Ocean from the lobby and the layout of the 3-bedroom floor plan “A”. They loved the two wraparound balconies, which had both Ocean and intercoastal views. In a compare and contrast with Jade Ocean and Jade Beach they preferred, Jade Beach’s floor plan but Jade Ocean’s amenities.

The next on our list to see was Trump Royal and Trump Palace. They had high hopes for both developments and were not disappointed. In the lobby while waiting for the developer’s agent we discussed Brazil’s political situation with President Lula leaving office and his choice of Brazil’s finance minister Rousseff to be his successor. This conversation was cut short once the private elevator opened to the dramatic view of the 3-bedroom “A” floor plan. As soon as the elevator doors open you are greeted by a spectacular view of the ocean. The bedrooms are proportional and there is a view from every window. One aspect that gives the Trump’s Sunny Isles condo developments an advantage is the setback of the buildings are closer to the Ocean than any other buildings in Sunny Isles. The next stop was the Trump Royal, which is located directly to the North of Trump Palace. The Trump Royal is a newer than the Trump Palace, which my client immediately noticed once they walked into the lobby. Even the elevators are a new generation without buttons for residence’s floor; you just swipe your fab and it automatically jets you to your floor. Our focus in Trump Royal was on two floor plans, the “A” floor plan, (3 bed/ 3.5 bath 4025 sqft under AC) and floor plan “B”(3 bed/3.5 bath 3016 under AC). My clients were so impressed by Trump Palace and Trump Royal, they insisted on viewing Trump Towers too, so that was our next stop.

After being spoiled by Trump Royal’s lobby and stunning 4000 sqft unit it was hard to imagine something which could stand next to it. Even though Trump Tower’s lobby was impressive, Trump Royal had it beat but as soon as we walked into the unit it was demanding our respect. The “A” (2928 sqft under AC) unit with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths seamed flawless. As soon as the doors open the ocean rushes to greet you. The rooms are proportional, with a view in every room. The unobstructed south views from Tower 3 are priceless. As for the amenities no corner was cut and there is a gourmet restaurant in Tower 2, which all 3 Trump Towers share.

The last Sunny Isles luxury development on our list was Acqulina, which some consider the crown jewel of Sunny Isles Luxury Condos. My Brazilian clients said from the start Acqualinawas on the top of their list because a world-class spa was important. As soon as we pulled into the valet and the eagerly gracious staff greeted them, my clients looked at me with approval. As the lobby’s double doors were opened for them you just felt this building’s service was on a different level. The floor plan of focus in Acqulina was the Toscana, which is a 3-bedrooms/3-bathrooms (2,750 sqft). This corner floor plan offers unbelievable views from the Ocean and intercoastal. Another unique feature is all the units have a gas stove for the cooking enthusiasts. We looked at the last designer ready unit in the building, which is just a blank canvass for an exquisite designer.

They said choosing is the difficult part after seeing the best of what Sunny Isles luxury real estate has to offer. They are cash buyers so they have more leverage with a quick closing and no contingencies. It has been a pleasure working with them and it will be interesting to see how they come to their decision.

Our area of specialization is luxury condos, luxury homes and commercial properties

Our area of specialization is luxury condos, luxury homes and commercial properties in the Miami-Dade and Broward areas. We have extensive knowledge, marketing capacity, advanced technology and expertise to get the property sold quickly. Our international and local Internet exposure has made Sunny Realty a trusted and reputable name in South Florida real estate.

In this volatile market, you have to be able to adjust and with certified REO specialists we bring our clients first rate expertise to get distressed properties off their books. On our team, we have experienced and seasoned licensed certified REO specialist:

• Sales agents
• Mortgage planners
• Technology specialists
• Marketing specialists
• Asset preservation
• Licensed contractors
• Legal and title specialists

Legal Affiliations

We have partnered with some of the most talented attorneys in the business to provide the highest quality legal services available. We provide you top lawyers with some 40 years of experience representing buyers, sellers and lenders. Our in-house counsel works to facilitate closings while advising clients to ensure they fully understand their rights and obligations. In fact, we take special care in familiarizing our clients with all aspects of the transactions they are considering.

Our attorney, Mark S. Schechner, specializes in residential and commercial transactions and financing, as well as:

• Reverse mortgages
• Credit repair
• Foreclosure defense
• REO/Short-sale negotiations
• Equity loans

With direct access to the highest-rated and most-respected lawyers across all areas of our practice, our attorney functions as a liaison to legal specialists in a number of fields. We work with a bilingual law office (fluent in Spanish) and our client base stretches from South Florida to South America, Europe and Canada.

Mr. Schechner received his Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University in 1969 and has been a member of the Florida Bar and American Bar Association since 1970.

Robert Hernandez joined the Law Office of Mark S. Schechner, P.A. in 2006 as a real estate paralegal. In his current role, Mr. Hernandez is responsible for conducting research on property titles, the preparation of legal documents and settlement statements, short sale negotiations and conducting real estate closings.

Concurrently, from 2006 to 2008, Robert also worked as senior loan officer and processor at Promark Mortgage, LLC, a boutique reverse mortgage correspondent lender, where he managed a team of four loan officers. Robert also has prior experience as a commercial real estate sales associate at Ash Property Group, Inc. and Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell, Inc., where he specialized in industrial and office properties as well as market analysis/financial modeling.

The condo market in Brickell has returned from the bowels.

The condo market in Brickell has returned from the bowels of the condo crash to only return a veritable force in Miami’s diverse real estate landscape. I lived in Brickell myself for three years when we were in the midst of the real estate collapse and it has completely changed for the better. When I lived in Brickell there were empty units everywhere, developers were desperate for renters and would basically lease to a tenant if they had a pulse. In the association’s defense they were just trying to keep revenue flowing to keep the building operating. Regardless, this seemed to only make the situation worse because they were renting to very undesirable tenants to say the least. I resided in a high-end condo in the middle of Brickell (I won’t say their name) but there were many nights I came home to someone passed-out intoxicated in the hallway. It was not unusual to enter the elevator with smell of alcohol, vomit, dog urine and cigarettes. It was such a tragedy to witness something that was conceptualized for an upscale lifestyle, degraded to a frat house for a bunch of jackasses, which had no vested interest in the building.

It has been amazing to watch how much things have changed in the past year. I just sold a unit in the same building to a family excited to take ownership. The building does not even resemble the abused, neglected and unappreciated objectivity of Miami’s condo glut. A lot of factors have contributed to this change, first being the association they finally took a tough stance and must have suffered cognitive dissonance from turning away renters when both the association and owners were desperate for cash flow. Their actions were one piece of the puzzle, the affordable prices attracted buyers, whom were cash buyers and started paying association fees. The building was transitioning to actual owners that could afford the unit and had a vested interest in the building. This is happening throughout the Brickell condo market. After speaking with the principle of Florida Foreclosure Transaction LLC, he stated the two buildings he is excited about in investment terms is One Miami and The Club at Brickell Bay. He has put his money where his mouth is by purchasing multiple units in each building. He feels the value is there, with reasonable association and a high demand for renters. That is not saying he will buy anything, it seems the investor price per sq ft is fluctuating between $160-$200 depending on the unit.

The Brickell condo market is also being helped by more than just investors but end users. Brickell is the home to many professionals such as bankers, lawyers and physicians who are taking advantage of the market. Either way you look at it Brickell is on the rise again, snubbing its nose at the naysayers and roaring back even stronger than before.

Brickell Condo Investor deals

The words positive cash flow and Brickell condos were two words usually never uttered in the same sentence until recently. There are few buildings, which can still boast this claim, but one building which investors seemly love is The Club at Brickell Bay. There are many attributes which make this a great buy looking at it through investors eyes, the first being its stellar location in the heart of Brickell Miami’s financial artery. Brickell is a high rent district, with rents steadily rising due to inventory being quickly absorbed by large influx renters. The renters in Brickell tend to be more on the professional side, being surrounded by employers from large international corporations and hospitals. There is also a large influx of buyers due to the incredible purchase deals. The South American’s have been a driving force in Brickell’s new renaissance.

One great deal in Brickell condos is the approved short sale at The Club at Brickell Bay unit 2421 for $125,000. It has all the markings of a great steal for investors. The first is it already has income of $1500 a month with a highly desirable professional tenant. The Club at Brickell Bay is lease friendly being zoned hotel/condo. If you look at carrying cost for this unit they are minimal, with the yearly taxes being $1980 and the association fees of $460 a month. The association fee includes insurance, cable, water and Internet, which will reduce a tenant having to hookup some services. It is a remodeled unit with parquet flooring throughout, 2 marble walls, stainless steel appliances and black galaxy counters. It has a partial bay and city views from balcony and is a large one bedroom at 850 sqft under AC, plus 150-sqft balcony. There are two walk-in closets and has entry to the balcony from both the living room and bedroom. All windows and sliding doors are high impact hurricane resistant glass. This unit has one coveted reserved corner parking spot. It is a full service building with valet and front desk 24-hour reception check-in for guests. It also has two pools, hot tub and gym. The building has secure electronic keyed access to enter elevators and garage.

Nestled in the middle of Brickell, which is Miami’s financial hub and within walking distance to Mary Brickell Village, you can’t beat this condo deal. This is the lowest priced unit in the building and the bank is taking nearly a $200,000 loss. This a great deal whether you are an investor or just a buyer looking for a steal.

Miami Condo positive cash flow

Miami Condo positive cash flow