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A Coral Springs home under $500K, with $13,000 back for the repairs.

Beth and Griff found this 3-bedroom single-family home for their buyers, negotiated it to $54,100 under the original asking price, and lined up every contractor. Start to finish.

The concierge difference: the scary part of buying a home that needs work is not the work. It is not knowing who to call, what it costs, or whether you are being taken. Griff has been in South Florida real estate since 2000 with a construction background before that, so every repair on this house was priced with real contractor numbers before we negotiated a dime. Mold and water remediation, roof certification, remodel trades: one call sheet, ready at closing.

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Closed June 2026·$494,900 final price·Nearly 10% under original ask

Beth McKeone & James “Griff” Griffis · Brokered by VantaSure Realty, FL Lic. #CQ1065669

Front exterior of a two-story single-family home with barrel tile roof and palm trees at 134 NW 117th Avenue in Coral Springs, Florida

The deal, in four numbers

$54,100

Under List Price

Off the original $549,000 ask

$13,000

In Seller Credits

Cash for repairs at closing

$494,900

Final Price

Closed June 2026, FHA financing

2023

New Roof

Plus 2022 impact windows and doors

Figures from the closed transaction, MLS #A11945436. Listed by Compass Florida, LLC. Beth and Griff represented the buyers.

How this deal went down

Every buyer hears “you cannot touch a single-family home under $500K anymore.” Here is the play, step by step, that proved otherwise.

1

We hunted below the noise

Our buyers wanted a single-family home in Coral Springs without going over $500,000. We watched the market daily and flagged this one: solid bones, a new roof, impact windows, and a price that had already dropped from $549,000.

2

We inspected everything

The home needed a light remodel, and the inspection surfaced real issues, including water damage that needed professional remediation. Instead of walking away, we priced out every fix before negotiating.

3

We negotiated credits, not promises

Armed with real repair quotes, we secured $13,000 in seller credits for the damage. Cash at closing our buyers could point at the actual work, instead of trusting someone else to fix it first.

4

We lined up every contractor

Mold and water remediators, roofers to certify the new roof, and trades for the remodel punch list. One call sheet, scheduled and ready, so the work started right after the keys changed hands.

5

We closed under $500K

Final price: $494,900, nearly 10 percent under the original ask, with an FHA loan. Proof you do not need cash to win in Broward County when the deal is negotiated right.

The house, by the numbers

134 NW 117th Avenue, in the West Glen Manor area of Coral Springs. Built in 1994, CBS construction, and a quarterly HOA of $585 that covers front lawn care, the community pool, and exterior paint. Riverside Elementary sits right across the street.

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2.5

Living area

1,525 sq ft

Total area

1,762 sq ft

Year built

1994

Garage

1-car attached

Construction

CBS block

ZIP

33071

The updates that sealed it

  • Roof (2023): Barrel tile, nearly new. A big insurance saver in Florida.
  • Impact windows and doors (2022): With a 10-year transferable warranty that came with the sale.
  • Water heater (2018): Well inside its service life.
  • HVAC (2016): Central air, inspected and serviceable.
Rear patio of the Coral Springs home showing white impact-rated french doors and windows below a barrel tile roof

The 2022 impact windows and doors carry a 10-year transferable warranty, and paired with the 2023 roof they take a real bite out of Florida insurance premiums.

Questions buyers ask about deals like this

Can you still find a home under $500K in Coral Springs?+
Yes, and this purchase is proof: a 3-bedroom single-family home in the West Glen Manor area closed at $494,900 in June 2026. Homes in this range move fast and often need some work, so the win comes from watching the market daily and knowing what repairs actually cost before you offer.
Is a seller credit better than a price reduction?+
For most buyers, yes. A price cut only lowers your loan a little each month, but a credit is cash at closing you can point directly at repairs. On this home, $13,000 in credits meant our buyers could start remediation and the remodel immediately, without draining savings.
What is the difference between seller concessions and seller credits?+
They overlap. A seller credit is money the seller gives you at closing, usually toward repairs or closing costs. Concessions is the broader term for anything the seller gives up in negotiation, including credits, rate buydowns, or paying part of your costs. On this deal the concession was a $13,000 repair credit.
How do you get seller credits for repairs?+
Inspect thoroughly, then negotiate with real numbers. We brought in inspectors, priced the water remediation and repairs with actual contractor quotes, and presented the seller a documented figure instead of a scary guess. Sellers say yes to specifics. That is how this deal got $13,000.
How much under asking price should you offer?+
There is no universal number. It depends on days on market, condition, and the seller’s position. This home had sat long enough that the price had already dropped from $549,000, which opened the door. The final result landed nearly 10 percent under the original ask.
Should you buy a house that has water damage or mold?+
It can be one of the best values on the market, if you go in with your eyes open. The key is professional remediation quotes before you negotiate, credits that cover the real cost, and licensed remediators lined up to do the work. We coordinated all three on this purchase.
What does a buyers agent actually do?+
On this deal: found the home, ran the price history, coordinated inspections, priced every repair, negotiated $13,000 in credits and a final price $54,100 under the original ask, then lined up mold remediators and contractors so the work started day one. That is the job, start to finish.
What is the Buy Sell Diva Concierge Service for buyers?+
The same vendor network we use to prep listings, pointed at your purchase. Beth and Griff bring the inspectors, remediators, roofers, and trades they already trust, schedule the work, and manage it. You pay the vendors directly. You get one team and zero runaround.

Plan your purchase

Written by James “Griff” Griffis·Reviewed by Beth McKeone·Last verified July 2026

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