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Overview
Miami-Dade County conducts all mortgage foreclosure auctions online via the RealForeclose platform at miamidade.realforeclose.com, managed by the Miami-Dade Clerk of Court and Comptroller. Tax deed sales are similarly held online. Bidders must register and fund a deposit account before the auction. Miami-Dade has an active foreclosure market — typically hundreds of new Lis Pendens filings each month. Additionally, an ordinance requires that foreclosed properties in unincorporated Miami-Dade County be inspected and a disclosure report filed by a licensed architect or engineer.
Quick Reference
How to Bid at a Miami-Dade County Sheriff Sale
Follow these steps to participate in an upcoming Miami-Dade County auction:
Find upcoming listings
Browse Miami-Dade County sheriff sale listings on SheriffIQ or the county sheriff’s website. Check sale dates and property details.
Research the property
Run a title search through the Miami-Dade County Recorder of Deeds. Check property tax status, municipal liens, and IRS liens. Drive by the property to assess exterior condition.
Register to bid
Register with the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office before the sale. Bring valid photo ID and any required deposits.
Bid online
Join the online auction on sale day. Bidding is typically live with ascending bids.
Pay the deposit
If you win, the deposit (5% per property; funded before auction) is due per county rules. Have your payment ready in the accepted format — typically cashier’s check or money order.
Pay the balance
The remaining balance is due per county requirements. Failure to pay typically results in forfeiture of your deposit and potential ban from future sales.
Receive your deed
After full payment, the Sheriff’s Deed is recorded and transferred to you.
Key Notes for Miami-Dade County Investors
All properties sold AS-IS — the Clerk makes no guarantee of clear title or freedom from encumbrances.
Before bidding, conduct a comprehensive title search — HOA liens, code violations, and superior mortgages may survive the foreclosure.
The 10-day objection period after the Certificate of Sale is filed before the Certificate of Title is issued — plan accordingly.
Tax deed auctions are separate from mortgage foreclosure auctions — visit miamidadeclerk.gov/clerk/property-tax-deeds for tax deed information.
In Miami-Dade, lenders must register foreclosed properties with the county; buyers who acquire through foreclosure should verify compliance.
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View Miami-Dade County ListingsFrequently Asked Questions
What deposit is required to bid in Miami-Dade County?
The deposit requirement is: 5% per property; funded before auction. Payment is typically by cashier’s check or money order — confirm accepted payment methods with the county.
Are Miami-Dade County sheriff sales in person or online?
Miami-Dade County sheriff sales are conducted online: Online judicial foreclosure auction. You can bid from your computer or phone without attending in person.
Can I inspect a property before bidding?
No. Sheriff sale properties are sold AS-IS. The Sheriff’s Office cannot provide property access or keys. Drive by to assess exterior condition and neighborhood, but interior inspections are not available before the auction.
Is there a redemption period in Florida?
Florida has no post-sale redemption period once the Certificate of Title is issued. However, there is a 10-day window after the sale where the clerk may cancel the sale if objections are filed.
What liens survive a Miami-Dade County sheriff sale?
Property tax arrears, municipal liens (water, sewer, code violations), and IRS federal tax liens typically survive a sheriff sale. Junior mortgages and judgment liens are usually extinguished if properly named in the foreclosure suit. Always run a comprehensive title search before bidding.
Where can I find Miami-Dade County sheriff sale listings?
SheriffIQ aggregates Miami-Dade County sheriff sale listings with opening bids, property photos, ARV estimates, and auction dates. You can also check the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office website directly.
Official Resources
Miami-Dade County Listings on SheriffIQ
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