Last updated September 2, 2026
PBP Real Estate, LLC — South Florida
Buy in Palm Beach County with the
sold comparables in front of you.
Most buyers here are working from portal listings refreshed days ago and asking prices with no sold comparables next to them. Grant and Gia Freer, broker-owners of PBP Real Estate, tell you what the building and the street have actually been selling for before you write.
Tell us what you are looking for →A Personal Note from Grant & Gia
The fear is not missing out. It is overpaying and finding out later.
We have watched buyers fall for a place that photographed beautifully and sat over a parking deck, and we have watched buyers pay thirty thousand more than the last person who bought the same floor plan, because nobody put the sold comparables in front of them. Buying a home here is one of the largest financial decisions you will make, and it should be made with the numbers visible.
We think of every client as an individual with specific needs — not a transaction. With that in mind, our team will go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service at every step, from your first search to the moment you receive the keys. In response to an increasingly competitive South Florida market, we have sharpened our approach, embraced the latest technology, and become more determined and assertive than ever in securing the right home at the right price for our clients.
We look forward to being your trusted real estate partners — today, and for many years to come.
Grant & Gia Freer
Broker/Owners, PBP Real Estate, LLC — South Florida
Why Right Now Is the Right Time
What is actually happening in this market
We do not tell buyers that any month is the best month to buy. We show you the live BeachesMLS figures for the city you are looking in, houses and condominiums reported separately, and let you decide. Here is what we look at with you.
What you can actually carry each month
Rates move, and they decide what you can carry each month more than the asking price does. We introduce you to a lender early so your price band is a real number rather than a hope, and we re-check it before you write.
What the sold data says, city by city
South Florida is not one market. A condominium in Boynton Beach and a house in Highland Beach can move in opposite directions in the same month. We publish the current month and year-to-date figures for every city we cover, and we will read them with you before you offer.
Motivated Sellers & Growing Inventory
Days on market and the gap between asking and sold price are where your negotiating room lives. We show you both for the specific building or street you are considering, not a national headline.
“Figures are PBP Real Estate, LLC’s own closed transaction record as of August 2026, and its Google Business Profile rating as of September 2026.”
Our Proven Process
Your Blueprint to Home Buying Success
Every buyer has access to the same public listings on Zillow, Trulia, or Realtor.com. What we add is what happens beyond the portal: the off-market conversations, and the sold data read out loud before you write an offer.
Here is exactly what we do on your behalf:
Why More Buyers Choose PBP
We Go Further. So You Win.
More buyers choose to work with us than any other agent because of what we do beyond the listing sites. We are more determined, more assertive, and more resourceful — and that translates directly into better homes at better prices for our clients.
Off-MLS
Exclusive Inventory Access
Daily
Neighborhood Prospecting for You
3 Yrs
Expired Listing Database Mined
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Palm Beach County Real Estate
Reasons to Own Real Estate in Palm Beach County
If you're on the fence about whether or not to purchase real estate in Palm Beach, we're here to convince you that it's time to take the plunge. If you live in a rental in Palm Beach County, you're already paying for housing.
Stop throwing away your money on rent and invest it in your own home. Buying a house is considered a conservative and leveraged investment. Owning your own home protects you against rent inflation and you get significant tax benefits. Your money will be well spent when you use our ideal investment formula. If you want the highest appreciation potential, it is important to take into account the following:
Our Search Process
We Can Find the Best Homes For Sale in Palm Beach County
Our winning formula has worked time and again to locate the best properties. However, we don't stop there. We go above and beyond with our research process.
Daily MLS Review
We check the MLS daily and physically visit the best properties listed — ensuring you never miss the right opportunity.
Calling Potential Sellers
Our professional team devotes part of their day to calling potential sellers in in-demand neighborhoods — uncovering off-market deals before they go public.
Foreclosure & FSBO Research
We conduct thorough foreclosure, for-sale-by-owner, and re-sale rental research to uncover every possible avenue for your ideal property.
Agent Network & Referrals
If we still need to expand the search, our contacts are vast and we reach out to other agents for networking purposes — tapping the full power of our industry relationships.
Your Complete Buying Journey
From Decision to Keys — Every Step, Explained.
Here is a clear, step-by-step walkthrough of the entire home-buying process in Palm Beach County — so you always know exactly where you stand and what comes next.
Ready to Find Your Home?
Let's Start Your Search —
the Right Way, with the Right Team.
Whether you are just beginning to explore or ready to make an offer, Grant and Gia Freer are ready to go to work for you. Contact us today for a free, no-pressure consultation — and discover why more South Florida buyers choose PBP Real Estate.
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Buying in Palm Beach County: Questions and Answers
How much do I need for a down payment in Palm Beach County?
Less than most buyers assume. Conventional loans start at 3% down for qualified buyers, FHA at 3.5%, and VA and USDA loans can require nothing down where a buyer and property qualify. The practical constraint here is usually the monthly payment with taxes and insurance, plus association dues and any lender reserve requirement, rather than the down payment itself. Our down payment guide runs the numbers.
What closing costs does a buyer pay in Palm Beach County?
Typically lender fees and prepaid interest, an appraisal, the title search and closing services, recording fees, prorated taxes and association dues, homeowner's insurance paid in advance, and inspection costs. Owner's title insurance is customarily the seller's cost in Palm Beach County and the buyer's cost in Broward County, so the same purchase costs a buyer differently on either side of the county line.
Do I have to sign a buyer's agreement before touring homes in Florida?
In most cases yes. Since the industry practice changes of August 2024, an agent working through the MLS asks a buyer to sign a written representation agreement before touring homes, and it must state how that agent is compensated. The amount is negotiable and is not set by any board or association, and we will explain in writing what we are paid and by whom before you tour anything.
What should I check before buying a condominium in South Florida?
The building's finances, not just the unit. Florida requires milestone structural inspections and structural integrity reserve studies for many buildings of three stories or more, and buyers should read the reserve position, any pending special assessment, the association's budget, its rental rules and what has actually closed inside the building this year. Lenders also decline some buildings outright, so confirm financeability early.
How does country club membership work in these communities?
Some Palm Beach County communities require every homeowner to join the club, and others make it optional, which changes your monthly carrying cost substantially. We will tell you plainly whether membership is mandatory in a community you are considering and point you to the association for the current fee schedule, which only they can quote accurately.
How long does it take to buy a home in Palm Beach County?
A cash purchase can close in two to four weeks once inspections are done. A financed purchase is commonly thirty to forty-five days from signed contract, driven by the appraisal, the lender's underwriting and, in a condominium, the association's approval and document delivery. Finding the right home usually takes longer than closing on it.
What is the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval?
Pre-qualification is a lender's informal estimate based on what you tell them. Pre-approval means the lender has reviewed your income, assets and credit and has committed, subject to the property and final underwriting, to a loan amount. Sellers in Palm Beach County treat the two very differently, and in a competitive segment a pre-qualification letter is often disregarded, so get the pre-approval before you tour.
Is an FHA loan a problem for a Palm Beach County seller?
Not in itself. FHA loans have lower down payment and credit thresholds and are fully valid financing; the differences are the appraisal, which can flag property condition items, and mortgage insurance for the buyer. In condominiums the real constraint is the building: FHA lending requires the project to be approved, which many South Florida associations are not. Ask early rather than at contract.
Are there down payment assistance programs in Florida?
Yes. Florida Housing Finance Corporation runs first-time buyer and assistance programs, and some are targeted at particular occupations, with county and city programs on top. Funding, income limits and eligibility change from year to year, so confirm what is currently open with a participating lender before you rely on it. We can point you to lenders who write these loans.
Can a foreign buyer purchase a home in Palm Beach County?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement to own Florida real estate, and buying a home does not grant a visa. Cash purchases are straightforward; financing usually means a foreign national loan program with a larger down payment and different documentation. Tax treatment differs for non-resident owners, including withholding when the property is later sold, so involve a CPA experienced with non-resident owners before you buy. This is process information, not tax or legal advice.
Buying and selling at the same time?
Most buyers here have a home to sell first, and the order you do it in decides your negotiating position. Gia Freer, our Broker of Record, prepares a written opinion of value by hand from current BeachesMLS sales before you commit to anything. See what your home is worth.