Case Study: The Code Nightmare on SW 32nd Court in Miramar.
How we navigated City of Miramar code enforcement, asbestos concerns, and accrued fines to close in 21 days.
Project Lead: 
Max Cohen | Location: Miramar, FL
Project Snapshot: Deal Stats
Location
Miramar, FL (Miramar Isles)
Property Type
3 Bed / 2 Bath SFH
Condition
Major Code Violations
Time to Close
21 Days
Seller Goal
"Avoid fines, sell as-is"
The Challenge: A Miramar Home Burdened by Neglect and Fines
When we first received the inquiry about the property on SW 32nd Court in Miramar Isles, the homeowner, Mrs. Elena Rodriguez, was at her wit's end. She had inherited the house from her elderly father who had lived there for over 50 years.
The property, a classic 1968 concrete block home, had suffered from decades of deferred maintenance and unpermitted modifications. Elena lived out of state and the burden of managing the property from afar, compounded by her father's passing, was immense.
Upon our initial walk-through, the picture became starkly clear. The yard was severely overgrown, paint peeled from the exterior walls, and a strong, musty odor greeted us at the door. Inside, decades of accumulated clutter made navigation difficult. More critically, the City of Miramar Code Enforcement had been actively citing the property. Piles of orange letters detailed violations ranging from structural hazards (a saggy, unpermitted carport conversion) to general blight and public safety issues. Daily fines were accruing, adding significant financial stress to Elena's already difficult situation. We also noted the original asbestos floor tiles in several rooms, outdated electrical wiring, corroded cast iron plumbing, and visible termite damage in the wood fascia.
Elena's goal was simple: sell the house quickly, 'as-is,' without having to deal with the cleanup, the daunting repairs, or the relentless city fines. She just wanted to walk away clean.
Our Approach: Transparency, Speed, and Problem Solving
We understood Elena's predicament immediately. A traditional real estate agent would have required her to clear out the property, bring it up to code, abate the fines, and likely undertake extensive repairs before even considering a listing. This would have meant months of stress, significant upfront costs, and zero guarantee of a sale.
At FL Home Buyers, our approach is fundamentally different. We don't ask sellers to fix anything. Instead, our experienced team immediately got to work:
- Comprehensive Assessment: We meticulously assessed the property's true 'as-is' value, accounting for all necessary future costs. This included the expensive process of addressing and abating the City of Miramar code violations, potential professional asbestos remediation, a full electrical system upgrade, re-piping the entire house due to the failing cast iron, extensive roof repairs, and a complete cosmetic renovation.
- Navigating Code Enforcement: Our team took on the responsibility of communicating with the City of Miramar Code Enforcement department on Elena's behalf. We worked to pause the daily fines and establish a clear path forward for transfer of ownership without further penalty to her.
- Transparent Cash Offer: We presented Elena with a straightforward, no-obligation cash offer that reflected all these complexities. There were no hidden fees, no repairs requested, and the closing costs were minimal, covered primarily by us.
- Flexible Timeline: Elena needed a quick close, but also enough time to process some personal belongings. We structured the offer to close on her preferred timeline, ensuring she felt supported every step of the way.
Our promise was simple: we would buy the house with the code violations, the accrued fines, the deferred maintenance, and all the emotional and logistical burdens – Elena wouldn't have to lift a finger.
The Result: A Stress-Free Sale, Closed in 21 Days
True to our word, we closed on the property on SW 32nd Court exactly 21 days after Elena accepted our offer. The closing took place smoothly at Legacy Title Company in Plantation, completely on Elena's requested timeline.
Elena walked away with cash in hand, free from the overwhelming burden of her father's property, the escalating City of Miramar code fines, and the daunting prospect of managing extensive repairs from out of state. She was able to move on with peace of mind.
"I didn't know how I was going to handle my father's house. The fines, the repairs, the constant letters from the city... it was just too much. Max and his team at FL Home Buyers were a lifesaver. They took care of everything, were completely honest about the offer, and closed so quickly. I couldn't be more grateful."
— Elena Rodriguez, Former Homeowner, Miramar
Do You Have a House Like This in Miramar?
If you're facing similar challenges with code violations, inherited property, deferred maintenance, or simply need to sell your house fast in Miramar, FL Home Buyers is here to help.
We understand that every situation is unique. While we can't promise every deal is exactly like this, we promise the same transparency, empathy, and efficient process that brought peace of mind to Elena.
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