Buy-It-Right Property Consulting
Luxury Property Search, Selection & Feasibility Advisory
Prequalify with Vision. Buy with Confidence
Your dream home starts by buying the right property.
But in South Florida’s high-stakes real estate market, finding that property—and knowing it’s truly the right one—is harder than it looks.
Buy-It-Right Property Consulting™ by STUDIO 818 gives you the strategic edge to shop smarter, avoid costly surprises, and move forward with clarity. From fixer-uppers to teardown lots to blank-slate build sites, we help you evaluate each opportunity through the lens of design potential, budget alignment, and long-term ROI—before you buy.
Led by STUDIO 818 co-founder John-Paul Micek, this concierge-level service blends 35 years of real estate investment, design-build, and development experience into one powerful advisory offering.
The result? You buy the right property for your goals—not someone else’s sales quota.
The Pain of Getting It Wrong
In South Florida, outdated homes and teardown opportunities are everywhere. But not every property is worth the investment. We’ve seen it too many times: buyers close on what seemed like a great opportunity—only to discover:
Zoning or flood restrictions that kill their vision
Structural limitations that blowout the budget
Surprises that cause a dramatic scale-back in the level of design
The vast majority of real estate agents aren’t trained—or incentivized—to spot these risks. And once you’ve closed, you’re on the hook.
That’s where Buy-It-Right Property Consulting™ changes everything.
We act as your independent, strategic advisor—bringing a seasoned developer’s eye and a designer’s vision to every potential property. You’ll know what’s truly possible—and what’s not—before you ever make an offer.
What You Get with STUDIO 818’s Buy-It-Right Property Consulting
✔ Zoning, Structural & Site Analysis
✔ Design Potential & Expansion Review
✔ Pre-Purchase Property Feasibility Study
✔ Preliminary Renovation/New Build Budgeting
✔ Post-Improvement Valuation Estimate
✔ Custom Investment Strategy & Risk Assessment
Whether you’re remodeling, expanding, or building from scratch, we give you the clarity to move forward confidently—or walk away wisely.
How It Works: A Concierge Process for High-Stakes Property Decisions
Step 1: Discovery & Benchmarks
We start by understanding you and your renovation or new build goals. We diagnose and document your design aesthetic, your desired level of finishes, your lifestyle, and your investment goals. Together, we define:
✔ Your ideal design style, layout, and finishes
✔ Your total investment budget (purchase + renovation + all associated costs)
✔ Must-have functional features and future flexibility
✔ Target neighborhoods and timeline
These benchmarks become our lens for evaluating every potential property.
Step 2: Property Screening & Feasibility Analysis
Once the search begins, we pre-screen listings and evaluate:
✔ Zoning Restrictions – Setbacks, FAR, lot coverage, easements
✔ Structural Viability – Can it support your design goals?
✔ Site Potential – Light, flow, curb appeal, layout, privacy, etc.
We eliminate dead-ends and highlight properties with real promise.
Step 3: Investment Strategy & Scope Planning
Once we identify a strong candidate, we build out a property-specific roadmap:
✔ Hidden Risk Assessment (structure, code, access, drainage, etc.)
✔ Preliminary Scope of Work & All-In Budget
✔ Post-Renovation or Build Valuation Estimate
This isn’t guesswork. It’s decision-making with data.
Step 4: Purchase With Confidence
With our strategic insights in hand, you’ll be able to:
✔ Submit an offer with clarity and confidence
✔ Make a smart, lifestyle-aligned investment
✔ Avoid surprises and second-guessing
We can either:
Represent you directly as your licensed Buyer’s Agent, or
If you’re already in contract with a Buyer’s Agent, we can work with that Realtor as your dedicated consulting advisor
Either way, we help you buy the right property, not just any property.
Today’s buyers deserve more than basic representation
Recent real estate policy changes mean buyers are now expected to pay their agent directly. So, ask yourself:
Are you paying someone to help you buy a home—or someone who ensures it’s the right one?
STUDIO 818’s Buy-It-Right Property Consulting goes far beyond buyer’s agency. We combine real estate intelligence, design foresight, and development rigor to protect your:
Time
Vision
Investment
Who Is Buy-It-Right Property Consulting For
This service is tailor-made for buyers with a total investment budget for purchase and development of $2M+ who:
✔ Are relocating to South Florida and plan to renovate
✔ Want to transform a dated property into a showpiece
✔ Intend to build a custom home on a tear down or vacant lot
If you want clarity, strategy, and design alignment before you buy, this was built for you.
Why STUDIO 818
🏆 35+ Years of Real Estate & Design-Build Expertise
📰 Nationally Published Luxury Renovation & Custom Home Team
🛎️ Concierge-Level Service for Discerning Buyers
📊 Data-Driven, Objective Guidance—No Sales Pitch
🔐 Designed to Protect Your Time, Budget & ROI
With STUDIO 818’s Buy-It-Right Property Consulting™ we don’t sell you homes—we help you buy the right one.
Investment & Availability
– $5,000 Initial Hourly Retainer to Get Started
– Serving South Florida’s Luxury Markets: Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Jupiter
– Full Buyer’s Representation (Also Available as Adjunct Consulting)