Every month Lourdes closes purchases for clients who never set foot in Florida until the day they pick up their keys, and some not even then. Buying remotely is not a workaround; done properly, it is the same safe process as buying in person, run through video, electronic signatures and a regulated escrow system. This is the exact playbook.
1. Define the search on a video call
One call in English or Spanish to set the frame: type of property, area, budget, cash or financing, and timeline. From there Lourdes builds a shortlist that fits real inventory, not wishful thinking.
2. Prepare your proof of funds
In the US, serious offers travel with proof of funds: a bank letter or statement showing you can complete the purchase. International buyers should prepare this early; it is the difference between being a tourist and being a buyer in the seller's eyes.
3. Tour properties live on video
Lourdes walks every candidate property on a live video call: inside, outside, the street, the clubhouse, even the drive to the supermarket. You see the flaws too; that is the point.
4. Offer and contract
When you choose, she drafts the offer and negotiates terms. If accepted, the purchase contract sets price, deposits, timelines and contingencies, and everything is signed electronically from wherever you are.
5. Independent inspections
Licensed inspectors examine structure, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and termites, with written reports and video sent to you. If serious issues appear, the contingency lets you renegotiate or walk away with your deposit.
6. Escrow and closing
A title company verifies legal ownership, clears the title of liens, holds all funds in a regulated escrow account and executes the closing. You never wire money to a private party. Power of attorney or remote notarization means no travel is required.
What it costs
Ballpark figures for an international cash buyer: a real estate attorney (optional but recommended) around $2,000, title company fees and taxes that are moderate relative to the price, and the inspections. The biggest line item you will NOT pay: Lourdes charges buyers no commission and no fees at any point. The seller pays the Realtor in Florida.
The honest caveat
Remote buying rewards preparation and punishes improvisation. Currency transfers, tax structuring for foreign owners and financing for non-residents all need planning ahead. Ask early; that is what the free consultation is for.
Questions about your case?
Lourdes answers in English or Spanish, usually the same day.