Honesty won this listing. When the seller of 4200 SW 112 Ave interviewed three agents to sell her childhood home in Miami’s Westwood Lake neighborhood, only one told her the truth: the lawn was burned out, the curb appeal was holding the property back, and that had to change before anything else. That agent was Anna Jimenez. The seller fixed the lawn, called Anna back, and said: that’s why I’m choosing you.
What followed was a 64-day campaign that overcame a single-bathroom limitation, disproved a false septic rumor, door-knocked over 80 homes, and closed at $590,000 — what Anna identified as the highest price per square foot for comparable three-bedrooms in the area at the time.
In This Article
- What made this 1955 Westwood Lake home a gem despite its one-bathroom limitation
- How Anna’s honest pre-listing advice won the listing — and what she did differently than the competition
- What creative strategies turned buyer hesitation into multiple offers
- What this sale says about the Westwood Lake and Miami suburban market today
THE PROPERTY: WHAT WAS SOLD
4200 SW 112 Ave sits in Westwood Lake — a sought-after Miami neighborhood known for its character and location. The home is original 1955 construction: three bedrooms, one bathroom, and approximately 7,500 square feet of lot with no HOA. That combination — large lot, no association, desirable neighborhood — is what Anna calls the gem of this listing.
The home had strong bones and significant recent investment. The roof was less than five years old. The appliances were 2024. A brand-new water heater had been installed before listing. The AC coil was cleaned. Impact windows were in place. Every high-ticket item a buyer worries about had been addressed.
The single bathroom was the one limitation that shaped the entire strategy. In a market where buyers expect at least one and a half bathrooms, this home required a different kind of positioning — one that led with the potential of the property, not just its current configuration.
- Property type: Single-family home
- Location: 4200 SW 112 Ave, Miami, FL — Westwood Lake neighborhood
- Year built: 1955 (original construction)
- Bedrooms / Bathrooms: 3 bedrooms / 1 bathroom
- Lot size: Approximately 7,500 sq ft
- Features: No HOA, impact windows, newer roof (under 5 years), 2024 appliances, new water heater, city sewer (not septic)
- List price: $595,000
- Sold price: $590,000
- Days on market: 64 days
- Result: Highest price per square foot for comparable three-bedrooms in the area at time of sale
FAQ — Property Snapshot
What type of property was sold?
A 1955-built three-bedroom, one-bathroom single-family home in the Westwood Lake neighborhood of Miami. The home sat on a ~7,500 sq ft lot with no HOA and featured a newer roof, 2024 appliances, impact windows, and a new water heater.
What made this property stand out despite having only one bathroom?
The location, the lot, the high-ticket upgrades already in place, and the potential for expansion. Anna brought in a general contractor to show buyers where a second bathroom or additional room could be added. She also pulled city records confirming the home was on city sewer — not septic — which opened up more options for future improvements.
What was the final sale price?
$590,000. The property was listed at $595,000. At the time of sale, Anna identified this as the highest price per square foot achieved for comparable three-bedroom homes in the area.
What were the strongest selling points of this home?
The Westwood Lake location, the large lot with no HOA restrictions, the move-in-ready upgrades (roof, appliances, water heater, impact windows), and the clear potential for the right buyer to expand or add a bathroom over time.
THE STRATEGY: HOW ANNA JIMENEZ POSITIONED THE LISTING
Before a single photo was taken, Anna made an honest call that most agents avoid: she told the seller the curb appeal had to change first.
The seller had been parking cars on the front lawn for years. The grass was burned and bare. A large tree had dropped leaves across the front of the property, obscuring the home’s character and street presence. Anna was one of three agents the seller interviewed. She was the only one who said it directly. The seller fixed the lawn, installed sod, added flowers, repaired the fence, and called Anna back. That conversation is why Anna got the listing.
Before going live, Anna used Compass’s coming soon and private exclusive programs to generate early agent feedback and gauge buyer sentiment. A broker open during this phase helped surface the bathroom objection early — before it caused unnecessary days on market — and sharpened the final pricing strategy.
Once live, Anna and a colleague door-knocked more than 80 homes in the Westwood Lake neighborhood — in Miami summer heat, more than once. Every door knock was an open house invitation and an opportunity to generate word-of-mouth in the immediate community. Open house weekend drew over 15 people on Saturday and approximately 10 on Sunday.
The most creative element: Anna brought in a general contractor during showings to give buyers a tangible picture of what the home could become. She pulled city records to definitively disprove a rumor that the home was on septic — it was on city sewer. She researched permit feasibility for a pool and for an additional room addition. She turned the one-bathroom limitation into a conversation about potential — and backed every claim with documentation.
- Won the listing by being the only agent to give honest curb appeal feedback — seller fixed the lawn and chose Anna
- Compass coming soon and private exclusive programs used pre-launch for agent feedback and pricing validation
- Broker open held to collect market response before public launch
- Door-knocked 80+ homes in Westwood Lake with a colleague — multiple rounds, in summer heat
- Open house drew 15+ visitors Saturday and ~10 Sunday
- General contractor brought in during showings to show buyers expansion and bathroom addition potential
- Pulled city records to disprove false septic rumor — confirmed city sewer
- Researched pool feasibility and permit plans for future room addition
- Professional photography, videography, and drone footage produced
- Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook content generated 1,000+ video views
- Price adjusted after pre-launch feedback to reflect one-bathroom reality; sold at $590,000
FAQ — Listing Strategy
Why did Anna’s honest feedback win her the listing over two other agents?
Because the other two agents either didn’t notice the curb appeal issue or chose not to mention it. Anna told the seller directly: the burned-out lawn and leaf-covered front were holding back the home’s street presence and had to be addressed before anything else. That honesty built immediate trust — and the seller acted on it.
What was the Compass pre-launch strategy?
Anna used both the coming soon and private exclusive programs available through Compass. These allowed her to generate agent and buyer feedback before the public MLS launch without accumulating days on market. The broker open during this phase helped surface the bathroom objection early, which shaped the final pricing decision.
Why was door-knocking 80+ homes part of the plan?
Westwood Lake is a sought-after neighborhood. Residents have connections — friends, family, and colleagues who may want to live nearby. Direct outreach generates word-of-mouth that digital marketing alone cannot replicate. Combined with open house invitations, the door-knocking effort contributed directly to the high open house turnout.
How did Anna address the one-bathroom challenge strategically?
By turning it into a conversation about potential rather than a flaw. She brought in a GC to show buyers exactly where a second bathroom or additional room could be added. She verified the home was on city sewer, researched pool permit feasibility, and documented future layout options. Instead of letting buyers walk away from the limitation, she gave them a vision for what the home could become.
THE RESULT: TIMELINE, OFFERS, AND OUTCOME
The property launched publicly and generated immediate open house traffic — more than 15 visitors on Saturday and approximately 10 on Sunday. Multiple offers came in. The situation was competitive on terms, with Anna working the offer structure to maximize the outcome for the seller.
The one-bathroom reality required a price adjustment from the initial positioning. Once the price was recalibrated to reflect what the market was telling Anna, the transaction moved forward. The property closed at $590,000 — 64 days from the first day live — at what Anna identified as the highest price per square foot for comparable three-bedrooms in the area at the time of sale.
The seller — a retired school teacher who had grown up in this home — relocated to North Carolina to be near family. The buyers were a young couple purchasing their first home together, bringing two children into the Westwood Lake neighborhood the seller had loved her entire life.
- List price: $595,000
- Sold price: $590,000
- Days on market: 64 days
- Open house traffic: 15+ Saturday, ~10 Sunday
- Offer situation: Multiple offers; terms-based competition
- Price per square foot: Highest for comparable 3-bedrooms in the area at time of sale
- Seller outcome: Retired teacher relocated to North Carolina to be with family
- Buyer outcome: Young couple’s first home purchase — two children
FAQ — Sale Result
Why did the property take 64 days to sell?
The single bathroom was the consistent objection from buyers who otherwise loved the home, the lot, and the location. Once the price was adjusted to accurately reflect that limitation, the deal came together. The 64-day timeline was a reflection of how long it took to align price with market reality — not a lack of buyer interest.
Was there a bidding war?
There were multiple offers. Anna describes it as a terms-based multiple-offer situation rather than a traditional price war. With multiple offers in hand, she was able to work the terms to get the best outcome for the seller.
Was the $590,000 sale price a strong result?
Yes. Anna identified it as the highest price per square foot for comparable three-bedrooms in the area at the time of sale. Given the one-bathroom limitation, achieving that result required strategic pricing, creative positioning, and a buyer who understood the potential of the property.
How did the seller feel about the outcome?
Elated. Her primary concern had been carrying costs while the home sat unsold — she had already found her North Carolina property and needed the Miami sale to close. The result gave her the clean exit she needed to start the next chapter of her life.
WHAT THIS SALE SAYS ABOUT THE WESTWOOD LAKE AND MIAMI MARKET
At the time of this sale, Miami’s suburban market was balanced. Homes that had been sitting for 180 days or more were either overpriced or missing key features buyers expected. This property had the right location and the right upgrades — but the single bathroom required honest pricing to compete.
What this sale demonstrates is something Anna consistently observes: buyers in this market are being approved for financing, but many lack the cushion to absorb major post-purchase expenses. A home with a new roof, impact windows, new appliances, and a new water heater removes that risk. Move-in-ready condition at this price point is a genuine competitive advantage — even when the floorplan has a limitation. Learn more about current conditions in Miami’s market on the Kendall FL Realtor page.
- Westwood Lake is a sought-after neighborhood — buyer demand is real and consistent
- Homes priced above market reality based on condition will sit; accurate pricing produces results
- Move-in-ready upgrades (roof, impact windows, appliances) reduce buyer risk and widen the qualified buyer pool
- Curb appeal is the first impression — a burned-out lawn can cost more than the investment to fix it
- Sellers holding significant equity should consult with an agent before assuming what their home is worth
- One-bathroom homes can sell at strong prices when positioned correctly and marketed to the right buyer
FAQ — Local Market Insight
What does this sale say about the Westwood Lake real estate market?
That it is active and location-driven. Westwood Lake is a recognizable name among Miami homebuyers — the open house traffic proves it. But pricing must reflect the actual condition and features of the home. Accurate pricing and honest positioning are what separate successful listings from ones that sit.
Are buyers in this market willing to purchase homes that need future investment?
Some are — when the price reflects it and the potential is clearly shown. Anna brought in a GC, pulled permits, and researched pool feasibility specifically to help buyers see past the one-bathroom limitation. That proactive due diligence made the conversation about potential, not just deficiency.
What role does curb appeal play in Miami home sales?
A significant one. The burned-out front lawn at this property was blocking the home’s character and street presence. Fixing it cost the seller money — but the investment directly improved buyer perception on every subsequent showing. First impressions are formed before buyers ever step inside.
What advice does Anna have for longtime Miami homeowners thinking of selling?
Get an honest market evaluation. Many homeowners who have lived in their homes for decades are sitting on equity they have not fully calculated. The conversation should start with the seller’s goals, timeline, and circumstances — then the strategy can be built around that reality.
WORK WITH ANNA JIMENEZ AND THE OPES GROUP
Anna Jimenez won this listing the same way she approaches every transaction: by telling the seller the truth. She walked the property, identified what was holding it back, gave an honest picture of what needed to change, and built a strategy that made the most of what the home had to offer.
The result was a $590,000 close at the highest price per square foot for comparable homes in the area — with multiple offers, a successful relocation for a retired seller, and a young family’s first home purchase on the other side. Explore what selling looks like with The Opes Group on the Kendall FL Realtor page, or read about what Miami-area sellers need to know before going to market.
- Honest pre-listing walk-through — including curb appeal, condition, and features that affect buyer perception
- Compass coming soon and private exclusive programs for pre-launch feedback
- Broker opens to collect real agent and buyer input before going live
- Door-knocking campaigns in the target neighborhood
- Creative buyer positioning — GC walkthroughs, permit research, expansion feasibility
- Proactive due diligence: verified city sewer, pool permits, expansion plans
- Professional photography, videography, and drone footage
- Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook content with 1,000+ video views
- Pricing strategy grounded in market data, not seller assumptions
- Full Compass tools and Opes Group operational support
If you are considering selling a home in Westwood Lake, Miami, or the surrounding area, contact Anna Jimenez and The Opes Group for a complimentary strategy consultation.
FAQ — Working With Anna Jimenez and The Opes Group
Why did the seller choose Anna over the other two agents she interviewed?
Because Anna was the only one who told her the truth about the curb appeal. The burned-out lawn and leaf-covered front were holding the home back — and no one else said it. That honesty built immediate trust and demonstrated the kind of advisor Anna would be throughout the transaction.
How does Anna handle properties with known limitations like a single bathroom?
She addresses them head-on — with data, documentation, and creative positioning. She brought in a GC to show buyers where a bathroom or room addition could go. She pulled permits and researched expansion feasibility. She turned the limitation into a conversation about potential, backed by real information.
What is the Compass coming soon and private exclusive program?
Pre-launch tools available through Compass that allow agents to market a property and generate feedback before going live on the MLS — without accumulating days on market. Anna used both programs for this listing to refine pricing and surface buyer objections before the public launch.
When should a Westwood Lake or Miami suburban seller reach out?
Before they are ready to list. Curb appeal, condition assessments, and pre-launch marketing all take preparation time. The earlier Anna can walk the property and assess the situation, the more options the seller has. Contact Anna Jimenez and The Opes Group to schedule a complimentary consultation.