Closing Guide

Closing Costs & Documents for a Fast Cash Home Sale

March 24, 20268 min read

Selling for cash strips most of the friction out of a real estate transaction — but the paperwork still has to be right. Here's what you need to bring to the closing table when you sell a Miami Lakes house for cash.

Documents You'll Need

  • Government-issued ID — Florida driver's license or passport
  • Original deed (the title company can pull a copy if lost)
  • Most recent mortgage statement for payoff
  • Recent property tax bill (Miami-Dade Tax Collector)
  • HOA contact / estoppel if applicable (Miami Lakes has many HOAs)
  • Death certificate & probate paperwork if the home was inherited
  • Existing leases if rented

Typical Closing Costs in Miami-Dade

ItemTraditional SaleOur Cash Sale
Title insurance~0.5% of sale$0
Doc stamps (FL)$0.70 / $100$0
Recording fees~$30–$50$0
Settlement fee$300–$600$0
Agent commission5–6%$0

The Step-by-Step Closing

  1. Title company opens file and orders search
  2. Payoff and HOA estoppel obtained
  3. Closing Disclosure prepared
  4. Sign at title company or via Florida remote online notarization
  5. Funds wired to your account

Have Questions About Your Specific Situation?

Visit our contact page or call (305) 871-9616. We're happy to walk you through the documents you'll need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays closing costs in a Miami-Dade cash sale?

When selling to Sell Your House Fast Rush Offers Miami Lakes, we cover all closing costs — title work, doc stamps, recording fees. You walk away with the offer price, period.

What if I've lost the deed?

No problem — Miami-Dade Clerk records can be pulled by the title company in minutes. You don't need to dig through old paperwork.

How fast does the title company actually close?

7–14 days is typical for clean title in Miami-Dade. Liens, probate, or HOA delinquencies can extend the timeline.

Ready to Sell Your Miami Lakes House Fast?

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