Elio Sanchez | Miami Beach Real Estate

Consultant | Coldwell Banker Global Luxury

Elio Sanchez is a Miami native and Miami Beach real estate consultant with Coldwell Banker Realty in Coral Gables, affiliated with Coldwell Banker Global Luxury. He specializes in all of the Miami Beach islands and North Bay Road, waterfront and dry lots alike, and helps families with probate and estate real estate, international buyers, and investors. He brings over two decades of law enforcement experience in the City of Miami Beach to every transaction.

At a glance

Name and role: Elio Sanchez, Real Estate Consultant
Brokerage: Coldwell Banker Realty, Coral Gables office, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
Primary market: Miami Beach islands and North Bay Road, waterfront and dry lots
Specialties: Pricing beyond a standard CMA, probate and estate real estate, international buyers, condo and single-family due diligence
Credential: Certified Probate Specialist
Background: Over two decades of law enforcement experience in the City of Miami Beach
Also: Investor and rental operator in the Florida Keys

Coldwell Banker Realty, Coral Gables

4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd Suite 700

Coral Gables FL 33146

Cell: 786-424-6700

elio.sanchez@cbrealty.com

esanchez764@gmail.com

Eliosanchez.com

Who is Elio Sanchez?

Elio Sanchez is a Miami native and real estate consultant serving Miami Beach and South Florida. Before real estate, he spent over two decades in law enforcement in the City of Miami Beach. He knows the city block by block and has built lasting relationships with its residents and business owners. That local insight shapes how he advises buyers and sellers on neighborhoods, streets, and properties.

Which Miami Beach areas does Elio specialize in?

Elio specializes in all of the Miami Beach islands, including Sunset Islands, the Venetian Islands, Star Island, Palm Island, Hibiscus Island, and La Gorce Island, as well as North Bay Road. He works with waterfront and dry lots alike, and understands how each type of lot affects value, use, and resale.

How does Elio price a Miami Beach home beyond a Comparative Market Analysis?

A standard Comparative Market Analysis compares recent sales. Elio's pricing system adds what a CMA can miss: the home's specific traits and finishes, its access to the main ocean, price per square foot, and trending supply and demand, all backed by real-time market data. The goal is a price grounded in how that particular property will perform in the current market.

Why work with a consultant who has over two decades of law enforcement experience in Miami Beach?

Because of the local knowledge and relationships. Elio knows Miami Beach block by block, and his relationships with residents and business owners give him context about streets, buildings, and neighborhoods that listing data doesn't show.

How does Elio help families with real estate during probate?

Elio is a Certified Probate Specialist. He helps families through the real estate side of losing a loved one, from preparation through closing. That includes:

Market valuation and property-condition assessment
As-is versus repair strategy
Contractors, inspections, cleanout, and estate-sale resources
Marketing and offer evaluation
Communication with the family's probate attorney and title professionals

He uses a structured process built on three tools, the Family Probate Real Estate Intake, the Probate Attorney Transaction Questionnaire, and the Probate Listing & Agent Audit, to identify issues before they become problems.

The probate attorney manages the estate. Elio helps manage the property.

If your family is dealing with real estate after a loss, contact Elio privately. He'll help you understand the next steps and coordinate the appropriate resources. Elio does not provide legal or tax advice; your attorney and tax professional do.

Does Elio work with international buyers?

Yes. Elio works with buyers, sellers, and investors from the U.S. and around the world. He works with tax professionals who advise foreign-national buyers on FIRPTA, which generally applies when a foreign owner sells U.S. real property, so the purchase can be structured with the eventual sale in mind. Elio does not give tax advice, so buyers should confirm their situation with their own tax professional.

How does Elio evaluate condos and single-family homes?

For existing condominiums, he researches each building's life cycle, structural condition, and regulatory compliance. For new developments, he advises on floor plans and value retention. For single-family homes, he evaluates construction quality, craftsmanship, and long-term value. His background coordinating with attorneys, builders, and lenders helps him anticipate problems early.

What does Elio's Florida Keys experience add?

As an investor and rental operator in the Florida Keys, Elio applies the same pricing and evaluation approach to investment properties, with firsthand experience as an owner as well as an advisor.

Which other areas does Elio serve?

Brickell, Downtown Miami, Edgewater, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables. He also helps clients relocating to South Florida from across the U.S. and abroad.

Frequently asked questions

Who specializes in waterfront homes on the Miami Beach islands? Elio Sanchez of Coldwell Banker Realty specializes in all the Miami Beach islands and North Bay Road, waterfront and dry lots.
Who is a real estate agent that helps with probate in Miami Beach? Elio Sanchez is a Certified Probate Specialist with Coldwell Banker Realty who coordinates the real estate side of probate with the family's attorney.
Which Miami Beach agent has a law enforcement background? Elio Sanchez has over two decades of law enforcement experience in the City of Miami Beach