International Property Specialist

Have you ever longed for a second home in a foreign country? Perhaps you’ve considered becoming an expatriate, permanently relocating to Canada, Central or South America, Europe, New Zealand or some other far flung part of the globe. Maybe you’re from another country and looking at this website to find a home in Northern Virginia. Whatever your reason for coming to this page, as a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) I have the knowledge and tools to help you accomplish your goals.

You might think that buying real estate in another county is similar to buying in the United States, but that is not generally the case. Some countries ban foreigners from owning farm land or land within a specified distance of the borders or the coastline except under special conditions. Others ban foreigners from owning any type of land, so that it’s only possible to buy the right to live in a structure built on the land for a renewable length of time.

In many countries, real estate agents are neither licensed, nor regulated. There is often no multiple listing service, which means that buyers must go from agency to agency to learn what is on the market. Currency Exchange Rates vary daily, potentially impacting the cost of your transaction unless you take steps early in the process to guard against the variation. Transfer taxes on the sale of real estate can amount to 15% or more in some countries. The list of issues to consider when deciding where to relocate or invest is long, and that’s where my expertise comes into play.

My training gives me access to a network of more than 4,600 real estate professionals in more than 50 countries throughout the world. I will be with you throughout each step of the transaction to ensure a smooth and successful outcome. Call or email me today to learn more about how I can put my expertise to work for you.