Oceanfront luxury estate sold by Brenda Friend
Seller Representation · Elite International Realty

We don't post listings.
We position them.

Every property is a one-of-one launch — confidential pricing, editorial production, global private-office distribution, and broker-direct representation from valuation to wire.

(305) 297-5192
$2.4B+
Closed sell-side volume
97%
List-to-sold price ratio
11 d
Avg. trophy home offer window
18 yrs
South FL specialist
The Brenda Friend Program

Four pillars. One unforgettable launch.

The same playbook that has moved waterfront estates from Indian Creek to Golden Beach — applied to your home, on your timeline.

Editorial Production

Architectural-grade stills, twilight + aerial cinematography, and lifestyle video.

Global Distribution

Placed in front of qualified buyers across LATAM, NYC, London and Dubai networks.

Private-Office Launch

Discreet pre-market reveal to a vetted broker network before the MLS sees it.

Broker-Direct Repping

Every showing, negotiation and closing call handled by Brenda — no junior agents.

Twilight luxury estate represented by Brenda Friend
The Numbers

Sellers represented by Brenda close above market — consistently.

A confidential valuation reveals what your property is truly worth in today's market — and the specific positioning strategy to maximize it.

97%
List-to-sold ratio
11 days
Avg. offer window
$2.4B
Lifetime volume
240+
Luxury closings
18 Years · Licensed Real Estate Broker · South Florida

The expert to call about South Florida.

For nearly two decades Brenda has represented South Florida's most discerning buyers and sellers across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. Her practice is built on three things: discreet, white-glove representation; deep neighborhood-by-neighborhood inventory intelligence; and a relentless commitment to net-result for the client — not press-release pricing.

18+
Years selling South Florida
Premier Listing Agency
Career sales volume
98.4%
Average sale-to-list ratio
−27%
Avg. days on market vs. region
40+ countries
International buyer network
Brenda Friend is a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License # 3201970), affiliated with Elite International Inc., a Florida licensed real estate brokerage located at 20764 West Dixie Highway, Aventura, FL 33180. All information presented on this website is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to errors, omissions, change in price, prior sale, or withdrawal without notice. This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy real estate to any person in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Seller Tool

Net Proceeds Calculator

Estimate your take-home from a Florida sale. Tweak the assumptions, then have Brenda's office send a broker-prepared net sheet tailored to your residence.

Estimated net
$3,265,500
Sale price
$3,500,000
Commission (5%)
− $175,000
Doc-stamp tax (0.7%)
− $24,500
Closing (1%)
− $35,000

Estimate only. Actual figures vary by title fees, HOA estoppels, prorations, and negotiated terms. Florida doc-stamp is $7.00 per $1,000 statewide (~0.70%); Miami-Dade single-family is $6.00 per $1,000.

Want a broker-prepared net sheet?

Brenda will personally send a tailored net sheet — title fees, HOA estoppels, prorations.

Ready when you are

Let's talk about your home — privately.

A 20-minute conversation with Brenda — confidential pricing, marketing strategy, and a clear picture of your timeline.

(305) 297-5192
Seller Questions

Selling luxury property in South Florida, answered.

Pricing, timing, marketing, and net proceeds — the questions owners ask Brenda before taking a residence to market.

How do I sell a waterfront home in Bal Harbour or Miami Beach?

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Start with a broker-prepared valuation that accounts for dock length and draft, seawall condition and permit history, bridge clearance to the ocean, lot width at the water, and closed waterfront comparables — not general neighborhood averages. From there the property is prepared and photographed (twilight, drone, and on-water angles), released pre-market to a vetted private-office network, then launched to the MLS and global syndication. Brenda personally manages showings, offers, and the inspection-to-wire process.

What marketing does Brenda Friend provide for a luxury listing?

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Architectural-grade stills, twilight and aerial cinematography, lifestyle video, floor plans, a dedicated property microsite, and print collateral — distributed through the MIAMI MLS, Mansion Global, WSJ.com, Robb Report, curated international press, targeted digital campaigns, and a private-office broker network spanning 40+ countries.

Should I list off-market or on the MLS?

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Off-market (pre-market) exposure protects privacy and tests pricing with qualified buyers before the days-on-market clock starts, which is useful for high-profile owners and untested price points. Full MLS exposure almost always produces the highest final price for standard luxury inventory. Most of Brenda's listings use a hybrid: 10–21 days of private-office circulation, then a full public launch.

When is the best time of year to list in South Florida?

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Buyer demand peaks from November through April, when seasonal residents and international buyers are in market, so most luxury sellers aim to launch between late October and February. Summer listings still perform when inventory in the price band is thin — the right window depends on your building or street, not the calendar alone.

Do I need to stage or renovate before selling?

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Full renovations rarely return their cost at the luxury level. Targeted work does: paint, lighting, landscaping, decluttering, and professional staging of primary living spaces. Brenda advises which items materially affect the price and which do not before any money is spent.

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