International Buyers · Central Florida
Your Florida Home, From Anywhere
Buying in the Orlando area from another country is simpler than it looks with the right team. Evolve Estates guides international buyers through FIRPTA planning, financing, remote closing, and ownership, in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Home/International Buyers
Why Central Florida
A global market that works for owners
A destination the world already visits
The Orlando area is one of the most visited places on earth, and the vacation corridors near the parks host guests all year long. That steady demand is why so many international owners choose this market for second homes and rental properties.
No state income tax
Florida charges no state income tax on personal income. Property taxes, insurance, and community fees are the carrying costs to plan for, and we walk you through all three before you commit to anything.
Open to foreign buyers
There is no citizenship or residency requirement to own real estate in Florida. Buyers from Brazil, Canada, Colombia, the UK, Mexico, and beyond close here every day, in person or remotely.
The process
Six steps from abroad to owner
Search
We curate homes to your goals and budget, tour them for you on video, and tell you the truth about each one, including the ones to skip.
Offer
We negotiate on your behalf and explain every line of the Florida contract before you sign anything, in your language.
FIRPTA planning
We make sure you understand the US tax rules that touch foreign owners before you buy, and we connect you with a licensed CPA for specifics.
Financing or cash
Cash purchases are common and simple. If you prefer to finance, foreign national loan programs exist without a US credit history. We help you line up either path.
Close remotely
Power of attorney, remote online notarization, and licensed escrow let most international clients complete the entire closing without boarding a plane.
Own and manage
We connect you with vetted property management, help you set up the rental strategy if you want one, and stay your team on the ground after closing.
Taxes, explained simply
FIRPTA is a planning item, not a barrier
FIRPTA is the US federal law that applies when a foreign owner sells US real estate: a portion of the sale price is withheld at closing and sent to the IRS, and the final tax is settled through a tax filing. Standard withholding is fifteen percent of the sale price, with reduced or waived cases at lower price points when residence conditions are met. None of this should surprise you at the closing table, which is why we cover it before you buy.
At purchase
Buying is the easy side. You mainly plan ahead: how you hold title, what an ITIN is, and what your exit will look like years from now.
At sale
Withholding applies to the sale price, not the profit. Refunds are common once the actual tax is calculated on a US tax filing, and withholding certificates can reduce the amount held in some cases.
Your team
We introduce every international client to licensed CPAs and attorneys who work with foreign owners. You get specifics from professionals, not guesses from a website.
Educational only. Nothing on this page is tax, legal, or immigration advice. Rules change and every situation is different. Confirm specifics with a licensed CPA or attorney; we are glad to introduce you to professionals who work with international buyers every week.
For UK and Canadian buyers
Snowbird math, done right
Days in the US
Visitor stay limits and the IRS substantial presence test decide how long you can stay and how you are taxed. Canadians who winter here often file a simple form to document closer ties at home. We point you to the right professional so your plan is airtight.
Exchange timing
The pound and the Canadian dollar move against the US dollar every day, and that movement changes your real purchase price. Specialist currency brokers can lock rates ahead of closing; we help you think through the timing.
HOA and CDD, decoded
Florida communities often carry homeowner association fees and sometimes a community development district assessment on the tax bill. We show you both numbers on every home you consider, so the monthly picture is honest.
Start here
Tell us about your plans
A member of our international buyer team will reply within one business day, in your language.
Good to know
International buyer questions
Can foreigners buy property in Florida?
What is FIRPTA and should I worry about it?
Can I close on a Florida home without traveling to the US?
Does buying a home give me a US visa or residency?
Disclosure. This page is a real estate resource by Evolve Estates Group, brokered by eXp Realty, LLC. It is educational information for international buyers and is not tax, legal, financial, or immigration advice; confirm specifics with licensed professionals. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.