Hello Leon,
As a foreign buyer you may also want to speak with some professionals which offer services to buyers outside the U.S. Donna Scarlatelli is an attorney specializing in Immigration Laws (including visas, work permits, etc.). Her contact info is: (941) 917-0066 and email: donna@greencards4u.com. Website is
http://www.greencards4u.com.
Stella Giudicelli is from Moneycorp. They are a foreign exchange organization which can assist with "locking in" the exchange rate which can otherwise fluxuate daily costing you additional dollars. Her phone # is (321) 559-1050 and email is stella.giudicelli@moneycorp.com.
I have not personally had anyone yet to use the services of these two but they were brought to our attention through our Board of Realtors so feel confident in passing their information along.
Joan Marie Bazo from Coldwell Banker's affiliate Sunbelt Mortgage has assisted with many foreign buyers. If she can't assist you with the best service and pricing for you, she will direct you to the right people for your circumstances. Her phone number is (941) 730-2972 - Mobile and Email: jbazo@sunbeltlending.com.
Let us know if we can assist further.
Jan Petters - Team Vitale
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
423 St. Armands Circle
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 685-7573
jpetters@coldwellbanker.com
- Fri Jun 20 2008, 04:00