How International Buyers Buy in Miami

A clear, step-by-step look at buying a Miami property from another country, from your first call to the day you get the keys. No surprises, in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

• 1

  First conversation

  We talk through your goals, budget, timeline, and whether you are paying cash or financing, in your language and with no pressure.

• 2

  Get funds and paperwork ready

  Cash buyers gather proof of funds. Financed buyers get pre-qualified with a lender who works with foreign nationals or ITIN borrowers.

• 3

  Search and tour

  I send curated listings across Miami-Dade, Broward, and the Orlando area, and you tour in person or by video. I am your eyes on the ground.

• 4

  Make an offer

  I write and negotiate the offer, explain every clause, and protect your position. In Florida the signed contract is what binds the deal, so this step matters.

• 5

  Go under contract and deposit

  Once your offer is accepted, you sign the contract and wire an earnest money deposit, usually held in escrow by the title company or closing attorney.

• 6

  Due diligence

  We complete inspections, review condo or HOA documents, and confirm the title is clear. You can cancel within the agreed periods if something is wrong.

• 7

  Closing

  You sign the final documents in person or remotely through a power of attorney, wire the balance, and the title transfers. The keys are yours.

• 8

  After closing

  I help you set up utilities, property management, or a rental listing if you plan to lease, so the property starts working for you right away.

Exact requirements vary by lender and deal, but international buyers usually prepare:

• A valid passport, and a US visa if you have one

• Proof of funds for the purchase or down payment and closing costs

• An ITIN if you are using one for a loan

• A US bank account or wire arrangement for the deposit and closing funds

I will give you a clear checklist for your specific situation early, so nothing slows you down later.

Distance is the only real obstacle to buying from abroad, and that is exactly what I remove. As a trilingual Miami agent with over twenty years of experience and more than one hundred closed transactions, I coordinate the lenders, title company, inspectors, and attorneys so you deal with one trusted point of contact, in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. My coverage is Miami-Dade, Broward, and Orange County in the Orlando area.