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First call
Budget, timing and which towns and clubs fit.
South Florida buyers · Jack and Jill Team
Find your home in South Florida.
Compare the towns, waterfront settings and golf communities that fit the way you want to live.
Search by lifestyle.
Start with the surroundings, then narrow the search.
Waterfront and boating
Compare dock depth, bridges and the route to the nearest inlet.
Explore waterfront
Golf communities
Compare the property, membership access and the current club requirements.
Explore golf communities
Condos
Consider association documents, assessments, insurance and intended use.
Search condos
Gated communities
Explore homes in gated South Florida communities.
Explore gated homesFind your South Florida town.
Compare the places before narrowing your search to a home.
Explore the area
Search on the map
Explore South Florida homes by location.
Buying into a private club
In most private communities here, the house and the membership are two separate approvals, and the club sets its own rules.
- Membership rule
- Some communities require a membership with every home. Others leave it optional.
- Timing
- Approval runs on the club's calendar, so we line it up with your closing date.
Membership, dues and club approval
- Membership rule
- Some communities require a membership with every home. Others leave it optional.
- Initiation and dues
- A one-time fee to the club, separate from the price of the home, then annual dues. Amounts change, so we get the current schedule from the club before you write an offer.
- Club approval
- An application and references, and at some clubs an interview with the membership committee.
- Timing
- Approval runs on the club's calendar, so we line it up with your closing date.
The buying journey
From first call to closing
The path to your next home
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Buyer agreement
Terms agreed in writing before we tour.
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Private tours
Built around your trip dates, starting with a drive through the towns.
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Offer
With the club application, if the community has one.
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Due diligence
Inspection, survey, insurance quotes and the condo or HOA documents.
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Closing
Final walk-through, signing and keys.
What we check on a waterfront home
Jupiter Inlet is the way out to the Atlantic for boats from Tequesta, Jupiter and the Loxahatchee River, so the route from your dock matters as much as the dock.
See the waterfront checklist
- Bridges on the routeWhether the run to the inlet passes under a fixed bridge, and the clearance of any drawbridge.
- Dock length and depthUsable length, and depth at low tide, against your boat's length and draft.
- Seawall conditionAge, visible condition, permits and repair records from the seller.
- Flood zone and insuranceThe flood zone, the elevation certificate and your own insurance quote.
- Survey and inspectionA current survey, plus an inspection of lifts and pilings.
Plan the cost of ownership.
Look beyond the purchase price. Gather property-specific insurance quotes, tax information, association fees and any club costs before committing to a home.
For a condo, ask for the current association budget, rules, insurance details and assessment information. For waterfront, compare the flood information and the condition and records of the seawall, dock and lift.
We help organize these questions and identify the documents to review with the appropriate professionals, so you can compare homes with more than the asking price in view.
Which areas do you cover?
Our South Florida guide focuses on Jupiter, Tequesta, Juno Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Island and Hobe Sound.
What should we check on a waterfront home?
Review the dock, water depth, bridges, route to the nearest inlet, seawall records and insurance quotes for the particular home and boat.
How do we compare golf communities?
Compare the home and the club separately. Ask for current membership requirements, fees, access and approval timing before deciding which community fits.
What should we review for a condo?
Ask for the current association documents, budget, assessments, insurance information and rules that affect your intended use.
Can we start the search remotely?
Yes. Begin with a call, compare towns and narrow the shortlist before traveling for private tours.
Jack and Jill, on every step of your purchase
Jack and Jill Team · eXp Realty
Tell us the home. We will find the way in.
Tell us what you have in mind. We will help you plan the next step.