Our founder, Arthur Simpson, is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) and a Florida real estate attorney — a rare combination built for exactly this. From financing and FIRPTA to ITINs, title, and remote closings, we help buyers around the world own Florida real estate with confidence.
Foreign nationals can buy homes, condos, land, and investment property in Florida with the same ownership rights as U.S. citizens — no citizenship, green card, or visa required. You can buy a vacation home, a rental investment, or a future retirement property. Owning real estate doesn't grant a visa, but it also isn't restricted by your immigration status.
The details — financing, taxes, identification, and closing from overseas — are very manageable with the right guidance. That's exactly what we do. Read the complete guide →
Five things matter most for a foreign-national purchase. We coordinate every one — and explain it in plain language.
Don't have all cash? Foreign-national loan programs require no U.S. credit score or SSN — typically 20–30% down with alternative documentation. We connect you with experienced lenders.
Foreign-national financing →The federal withholding rule for foreign owners — it matters most when you sell, and the buyer is the withholding party. We make sure it's handled correctly on both sides.
FIRPTA explained →You'll likely need a U.S. tax ID if you finance, rent, or file U.S. taxes. We help you line up the ITIN with the right CPA so nothing stalls your closing.
Do I need an ITIN? →You don't have to fly in. With digital documents, power of attorney, and remote notarization, we can close your purchase while you're anywhere in the world.
How remote buying works →An attorney-broker's eye on the purchase contract, title, and ownership structure (individual, LLC, or trust) protects your investment from costly surprises.
Why an attorney-broker →Currency timing, tax exposure in two countries, and estate considerations all connect. As a CIPS, our founder coordinates the full picture with your advisors.
Talk it through →Most agents have never handled a foreign-national purchase. Most who have aren't attorneys. Arthur Simpson is both — a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) trained specifically in cross-border transactions, and a Florida real estate attorney who understands contracts, title, and ownership structuring at a level a typical agent simply can't match. He is also a member of the Real Property and International Law Sections of The Florida Bar — the two disciplines an international purchase draws on most.
For an international buyer sending significant money across borders into an unfamiliar legal system, that combination is peace of mind. Meet Arthur & the Simpson family →
Simpson & Simpson Realty provides real estate brokerage services. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice — international purchases involve U.S. and foreign tax and legal questions that should be reviewed with a qualified attorney and a cross-border CPA. Legal services, where needed, are provided separately by Cornerstone Wealth & Legacy Law, PLLC, a distinct business.
Tailored guidance for buyers around the world — currency, financing, taxes, and the realities for your situation. Don't see your country? Ask us — we help buyers worldwide.
Regional guides: The Americas · Europe · Asia · Caribbean · Middle East · Oceania · Africa
Snowbird stays, CAD/USD, cross-border financing & tax.
Canada guide →Regional overview — investment, ITIN & FIRPTA.
Overview →Vacation & investment, real/USD, ITIN & FIRPTA.
Brazil guide →Stable U.S. investment, financing, taxes & structure.
Colombia guide →Proximity, lifestyle & investment; remote closings.
Mexico guide →Dollar-denominated wealth protection; transfer planning.
Argentina guide →Dollar wealth protection; transfer planning.
Venezuela guide →Buying remotely, GBP/USD, and the UK–U.S. tax treaty.
UK guide →Vacation homes, EUR/USD, remote buying & tax treaty.
Germany guide →Second homes & rentals; remote closing; taxes.
France guide →Se habla español — financing, currency & taxes.
Spain guide →Vacation & investment, EUR/USD, remote closing.
Italy guide →Sunshine homes & rentals; remote buying & tax.
Ireland guide →Investment & rentals, EUR/USD, remote closing.
Netherlands guide →Discreet, high-value buyers; CHF/USD; structure.
Switzerland guide →Fala-se português — financing, currency & taxes.
Portugal guide →Currency-transfer planning, financing, ITIN & FIRPTA.
China guide →LRS remittance planning, financing, taxes & treaty.
India guide →Fil-Am families & investors; financing & taxes.
Philippines guide →Funds-transfer planning, financing, ITIN & FIRPTA.
Korea guide →Diversification & lifestyle; JPY/USD; remote closing.
Japan guide →Cash-friendly luxury & investment; discretion.
Gulf guide →Cash-friendly & remote; financing; structure.
Israel guide →Vacation homes & investment; AUD/USD; remote.
Australia guide →Exchange-control planning; dollar diversification.
South Africa guide →Se habla español — financing, currency & taxes.
Peru guide →Investment & diversification; financing & taxes.
Chile guide →Uses the U.S. dollar — no currency conversion.
Ecuador guide →Se habla español — family ties & investment.
DR guide →Family ties, lifestyle & investment; financing.
Jamaica guide →Family ties & investment; transfer planning.
Trinidad guide →Diversification & lifestyle; SGD/USD; remote.
Singapore guide →Winter-sun homes & investment; remote closing.
Nordic guide →The complete guide — ownership rights, visas, cash vs. financing, and the process.
InternationalForeign-national loan programs, down payment, and buying without U.S. credit.
InternationalWhat the withholding rule is, the 10% and 15% rates, and how to reduce it.
InternationalWhen foreign buyers need a U.S. tax ID — and how to get one.
Tell us what you're looking for and where you're buying from. We'll walk you through the process — financing, taxes, identification, and closing — and answer every question, with no pressure.
We work with buyers around the world. Share the best way and time to reach you and we'll make it easy.
From anywhere in the world, with a CIPS attorney-broker guiding every step.