Why I Wrote Miami’s Pre-Construction Blueprint
avatar Guillermo Teran
·2 min read

Miami is not just another real estate market. It’s a city in constant transformation — a place where cranes define the skyline and developers reshape entire neighborhoods. From Wynwood to Brickell, from Edgewater to Coconut Grove, new towers rise every year, promising luxury, lifestyle, and long-term growth.

Yet behind the glossy marketing, pre-construction is a world filled with complexity. Timelines shift, financing rules vary, and new laws — like those passed after the Surfside tragedy — are changing the way condos are built, sold, and maintained. For buyers, investors, and even seasoned agents, navigating this world without the right guidance can lead to costly mistakes.

That’s the need this book set out to address.

As a Broker Associate with over 30 years in Miami real estate and the founder of the Avanti Way Pre-Construction Community, I’ve seen both the opportunities and the pitfalls firsthand. Too many people were making the same mistakes — not understanding developer contracts, underestimating reserve requirements, overlooking future assessments, or misjudging the true costs of ownership.

Miami’s Pre-Construction Blueprint was born out of a desire to change that.

I wanted to create a clear, practical guide that cuts through the noise and empowers readers to make smarter decisions. This book is not just about buying a condo or investing in a tower; it’s about understanding the laws, the people, and the land that shape Miami’s real estate market — what I call the 3-Lens Framework.

• The Law: From building codes and recertification requirements to insurance and financing, the legal landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years.

• The People: Demographics are changing. High-income earners, remote workers, and international buyers are all redefining demand.

• The Land: Miami is running out of prime land, which means vertical development and branded residences are shaping the city’s future.

By understanding these lenses, anyone — whether a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or an agent — can approach pre-construction with confidence instead of confusion.

This book is my contribution to the Miami real estate community. It’s meant to be a blueprint: a roadmap that saves you from common mistakes, equips you with the right questions to ask, and ultimately helps you find the opportunities that others overlook.

Because in Miami, pre-construction isn’t just about buying property — it’s about buying into the future of the city.