Real estate brokers participate in a central service to list their properties online called the
Multiple Listing Service (MLS). All available homes and condos for sale in my service area of
Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties can be viewed on my MLS Search page.
In the U.S., our real estate laws allow for unbiased home buyer representation through a real
estate agent. When you select me as your real estate representative, I work for your best
interests, not the home seller.
I have experience representing home buyers in all areas of Sarasota, from the luxury of the
barrier islands to multi-acre properties east of I-75.. When you hire me to represent you in your
purchase, there are no up-front costs to you. I am paid at the closing by the property seller.
Multiple Listing Service (MLS). All available homes and condos for sale in my service area of
Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties can be viewed on my MLS Search page.
In the U.S., our real estate laws allow for unbiased home buyer representation through a real
estate agent. When you select me as your real estate representative, I work for your best
interests, not the home seller.
I have experience representing home buyers in all areas of Sarasota, from the luxury of the
barrier islands to multi-acre properties east of I-75.. When you hire me to represent you in your
purchase, there are no up-front costs to you. I am paid at the closing by the property seller.
For all buyers, a vacation home is considered investment property by all of the largest US
lenders. You should be prepared to have a sizeable down payment on a single-family home if
you absolutely have to have a mortgage, and talk to a lender prior to viewing property. The
easiest route to property ownership in the US is a cash purchase.
Condo financing for international buyers is next to impossible. US lenders are improving
options for domestic buyers for condos as a primary residence. I expect that market forces
working in the favor of international buyers will result in U.S. lenders offering condo financing in
the upcoming months. For now, you should be ready to make a cash purchase, but waiting for
financing could result in missing some of the best prices in our area in over a decade.
If you are an investor, you may find my real estate return on investment calculator handy.
The home inspection is very important. How will you be using your Sarasota property? What
are the benefits to buying a single-family home versus a condo? If you would like a private
pool, who will maintain it? Who will maintain your yard?
These are just a few of the many questions you will have as you consider owning property in
our area. I can help you weigh the benefits of different kinds of property ownership.
lenders. You should be prepared to have a sizeable down payment on a single-family home if
you absolutely have to have a mortgage, and talk to a lender prior to viewing property. The
easiest route to property ownership in the US is a cash purchase.
Condo financing for international buyers is next to impossible. US lenders are improving
options for domestic buyers for condos as a primary residence. I expect that market forces
working in the favor of international buyers will result in U.S. lenders offering condo financing in
the upcoming months. For now, you should be ready to make a cash purchase, but waiting for
financing could result in missing some of the best prices in our area in over a decade.
If you are an investor, you may find my real estate return on investment calculator handy.
The home inspection is very important. How will you be using your Sarasota property? What
are the benefits to buying a single-family home versus a condo? If you would like a private
pool, who will maintain it? Who will maintain your yard?
These are just a few of the many questions you will have as you consider owning property in
our area. I can help you weigh the benefits of different kinds of property ownership.
According to the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR), approximately 1/4 of all international
home buyers in our state choose the area from Sarasota to Naples. Our beaches and
cultural attractions make our area a natural choice. See more international real estate
statistics from the Sarasota Association of Realtors and FAR in this PDF document. Many
statistics are out showing that single-family homes in the US cost about half the price as a
comparable property in the EU.
A weak dollar and the lowest home prices in years make Sarasota area real estate
affordable. For Canadians in particular, who may have found our real estate market
overpriced in the past decade, now is the time to seize your chance to buy.
Learn more about Sarasota County in this PDF document from the Economic Development
Corporation.
You can also learn about the Florida Homestead Exemption.
home buyers in our state choose the area from Sarasota to Naples. Our beaches and
cultural attractions make our area a natural choice. See more international real estate
statistics from the Sarasota Association of Realtors and FAR in this PDF document. Many
statistics are out showing that single-family homes in the US cost about half the price as a
comparable property in the EU.
A weak dollar and the lowest home prices in years make Sarasota area real estate
affordable. For Canadians in particular, who may have found our real estate market
overpriced in the past decade, now is the time to seize your chance to buy.
Learn more about Sarasota County in this PDF document from the Economic Development
Corporation.
You can also learn about the Florida Homestead Exemption.
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International buyers, the real estate and financial climate has converged to make this the
perfect time to purchase your Florida dream home or condo!
International buyers, the real estate and financial climate has converged to make this the
perfect time to purchase your Florida dream home or condo!
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