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Last updated: November 11, 2026, with Miami-Dade MLS data through October 27, 2026

I am moving out of Doral. How do I sell my home and find an agent in my next city?
Price and prepare your Doral home to sell in the first 30 days, then ask your Doral agent for a referral. Doral homes under contract within 30 days got about 98% of their original list price. A Florida broker can refer you to a licensed agent in another state or country, with the fee paid between brokerages.

Key Takeaways

  1. 460 Doral single-family and townhouse sales from November 2025 to October 2026 had a median of 50 days on market (Miami-Dade MLS).
  2. 37% went under contract within 30 days and sold for about 98% of their original list price. Homes on the market 91 to 180 days sold for 92.8%, and 77% of them had cut the price.
  3. Under the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar contract defaults, the inspection period is 15 days and the loan approval period is 30 days, so plan your move around the closing date in your contract.
  4. Florida law lets a Florida broker pay a referral fee to, or share a commission with, a broker licensed in another state or country (section 475.25(1)(h), Florida Statutes). Federal RESPA rules permit referral payments between real estate brokers.
  5. The Keyes Company is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a network of more than 500 firms in more than 70 countries.

Leaving Doral: Doral homes under contract within 30 days sold for about 98% of original list price, versus 92.8% after 91 to 180 days on market, Miami-Dade MLS

Sale price as a share of original list price, by time on market, Doral single-family homes and townhouses, Miami-Dade MLS.

How Fast Should I Sell If I Am Leaving Doral?

As fast as the market allows, without underpricing. In Doral, the first 30 days on the market were when sellers kept the most of their asking price:

Time on market (Doral, last 12 months) Sale price vs. original list What it means if you are moving
Under contract within 30 days (37% of sales) About 98% Best price, most control over your moving date
31 to 90 days Lower, as price cuts start Plan for a possible price adjustment and a later closing
91 to 180 days 92.8% (77% had a price cut) Carrying costs and two moves to coordinate

Source: Miami-Dade MLS, 460 Doral single-family and townhouse closings from November 1, 2025 to October 27, 2026. Medians. Full breakdown by price and community in How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in Doral?

What Is the Timeline From Listing to Closing?

Plan your move around the closing date, and build in the contract periods:

Step Typical timing Source
Prepare and list Varies with repairs and staging Your plan with your agent
Time on market Median 50 days in Doral Miami-Dade MLS, last 12 months
Inspection period 15 days after the contract is effective (default) FR/BAR Residential Contract
Loan approval period 30 days (default, if the buyer finances) FR/BAR Residential Contract
Closing The date written in your contract FR/BAR Residential Contract

Defaults from the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar Residential Contract (7x); the parties can change them in the contract. See every step in What Happens After I Accept an Offer in Florida?

Elizabeth's Take

When a client tells me they are moving out of state, the first thing I ask is the date they need to be gone, not the price they want. We work backward from that date: when to list, when to be under contract, and whether to sell before or after the move. Then I connect them with an agent in their next city whom I have talked to first, so they are not starting over with a stranger.

How Does a Realtor Referral to Another State or Country Work?

When you move, you do not have to search for an agent from scratch. I can connect you with a licensed agent in your next city, in the U.S. or abroad:

  1. You tell me what you need: the city, budget, home type, and timing for your next home.
  2. I find licensed agents there: through The Keyes Company's membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a network of more than 500 firms in more than 70 countries, or through other licensed brokers I know.
  3. I talk to them first: about their market, recent sales, and how they work, before I introduce you.
  4. You choose: you interview the agent and decide. There is no obligation.
  5. The brokerages sign a referral agreement: the fee is agreed between the two brokerages.

It is allowed by law. Florida lets a licensed Florida broker pay a referral fee to, or share a commission with, a broker licensed in another state or country (section 475.25(1)(h), Florida Statutes), and federal RESPA rules permit referral payments between real estate brokers (12 CFR 1024.14(g)(1)(v)). Referrals for lenders or other settlement services are a different matter, so I do not take fees for those; choose a lender of your choice.

Should I Sell My Doral Home Before or After I Move?

  • Sell before you move: you know your net, you can show the home furnished, and you buy in your next city with cash in hand. The trade-off is a tighter moving schedule or a short-term rental in between.
  • Move first, then sell: one move, and the home can be shown at any time. The trade-off is paying the mortgage, insurance, utilities, and upkeep on an empty home, and checking your insurance policy's vacancy terms.
  • Keep it and rent it: the home stops being your homestead, and the tax bill can change. See my Florida homestead and portability guide and selling a Doral home with a tenant.

Before you decide, know your numbers: How Much Will I Net Selling My Doral Home? and Should I Sell My Doral Home Before I Buy?

How to Sell in Doral and Move to Another City: Step by Step

  1. Set your moving date first. Work backward from it: list date, target contract date, and closing date.
  2. Get a pricing plan from recent sales. Price to sell in the first 30 days, when Doral sellers kept the most of their list price.
  3. Decide: sell before or after you move. Selling first gives you cash and certainty; moving first means a vacant home to insure, maintain, and show.
  4. Check your homestead and insurance. If the home will sit vacant or become a rental, review your homestead status and your insurance policy's vacancy terms.
  5. Ask your Doral agent for a referral. Share your budget, timing, and home type for your next city so your agent can introduce licensed agents there.
  6. Interview the agent in your next city. Ask about their local market, recent sales, and how they will work with you, then decide. You choose your agent.
  7. Coordinate both closings. Ask the title company early whether you can sign remotely or by mail, and line up both timelines with a lender of your choice if you will finance.

Moving in or out of Doral? See how I work with relocating clients: Relocation to Doral and Miami, Selling in Doral and Miami, Real Estate Specialties.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am moving out of Doral. How do I sell my home and find an agent in my next city?

Price and prepare your Doral home to sell in the first 30 days, then ask your Doral agent for a referral. Doral homes under contract within 30 days got about 98% of their original list price. A Florida broker can refer you to a licensed agent in another state or country, with the fee paid between brokerages.

How long does it take to sell a home in Doral?

Doral single-family homes and townhouses had a median of 50 days on market from November 2025 to October 2026, plus the time to closing set in the contract. 37% went under contract within 30 days.

Can my Doral realtor refer me to an agent in another state?

Yes. A Florida broker can refer you to a broker or agent licensed in another state or country and pay or receive a referral fee between brokerages, as allowed by section 475.25(1)(h), Florida Statutes.

Does a referral cost me more?

A referral fee is an agreement between the two brokerages, typically paid from the receiving brokerage's compensation, not a separate charge to you. Ask both agents how they are paid before you sign anything.

Should I sell my Doral home before or after I move?

Selling before you move gives you certainty and cash for your next purchase. Selling after you move can work if the home shows well vacant, but plan for insurance, maintenance, and carrying costs while it is on the market.

Can I close on my Doral home from another state?

Often yes. Ask your title company early about signing by mail or remotely, and keep a valid ID and access to your email and phone for the closing documents.

What happens to my homestead exemption if I move?

If the home is no longer your permanent residence, it no longer qualifies as your homestead. If you buy a new Florida homestead, you may be able to transfer some of the savings. See my Florida homestead and portability guide.

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This article is general real estate information, not legal or tax advice. Figures are medians from Miami-Dade MLS sales and change over time. Contract periods are defaults that the parties can change.