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Then we may buy it from you ourselves. We buy properties that need work, in cash, exactly as they stand. You repair nothing, you clean nothing, and there is no agent commission. You get two numbers from us: what we would pay you today, and what it would likely sell for on the open market after repairs. Then you choose. Ugly, damaged, inherited, or full of a lifetime of belongings, we have bought all of it. Tell us about your property.

The most accurate way is a Comparative Market Analysis, or CMA. We look at homes near you that sold recently, compare them to yours, and adjust for size, condition, and upgrades. Ours is free for Orlando area homes, and a person builds it, not a computer. Get your home value.

CMA stands for Comparative Market Analysis. It is a price report an agent builds by comparing your home to similar homes nearby that sold recently. Think of it as the professional version of an online estimate.

Use it as a starting point. A website cannot see your remodeled kitchen, the age of your roof, or the busy road behind your fence, so its number can miss by tens of thousands of dollars. We look at the same sales data plus the things only a person can see.

Sellers usually pay agent compensation plus closing costs like title fees and taxes. Every fee is agreed in writing before your home goes on the market. You also get a net sheet, which shows the money you actually keep at the end.

A home priced right often goes under contract in a few weeks, then closes in about 30 to 45 days. A quiet sale to a cash buyer can close in two to three weeks, because there is no bank loan to wait on.

Not always. Some small fixes pay you back several times over and some are a waste of money. We walk your home and tell you which is which before you spend anything. Off-market buyers usually purchase as-is, so no repairs at all.

Yes. Your home is never posted publicly, so no sign, no photos online, no open houses. We show it privately to buyers and investors we already know. It usually brings a bit less than a public listing, and we will tell you both numbers. Tell us about your property.

Often the seller or builder pays your agent, so many buyers pay nothing extra. Either way it is written down and agreed before you tour a single home, so there are no surprises.

It depends on your loan. Some first-time buyer loans start at 3 to 5 percent down. Buyers from other countries usually need 30 to 35 percent. On top of that, plan for closing costs of about 2 to 5 percent of the price. See your monthly payment.

It is a letter from a lender saying how much they will lend you. It takes a day or two, it is free, and without it most sellers will not take your offer seriously.

Yes, people do it every week. We walk the home on video while you watch, you sign online, and a notary can witness it remotely. Many of our buyers see their home in person after they own it.

New homes mean fewer repairs, a warranty, and builder deals. Older homes often mean bigger lots, mature trees, and closer-in locations. We walk you through both for your budget. See Orlando builders and areas.

Yes, but most builders require your agent to be registered on your first visit, even a virtual one. Talk to us before you tour or fill out any builder form, or you may lose the right to representation in that community.

Homes already built and sitting ready can close in 30 to 60 days. Homes built to order usually take 7 to 12 months, depending on the builder and community.

The property is for sale but is not posted publicly. No sign, no public listing. Fewer buyers see it, so there is less bidding, which often means a better price for you.

The money left over each month after the rent pays everything: the loan, taxes, insurance, and management. If rent is $2,600 and costs are $2,400, your cash flow is $200 a month. Positive means the property pays you. Negative means you pay it. Check a deal.

A quick way to compare two properties. Take the yearly income after expenses but before the loan, and divide it by the price. Higher usually means more income for what you paid.

Only in communities that allow it. Near the parks, places like ChampionsGate and Davenport are zoned for short stays. Many other neighborhoods require leases of six months or more. Buying the wrong one is an expensive mistake, so we check first.

Short-term near the parks brings more money in but costs more to manage and furnish, and income moves with the seasons. Long-term is steadier and simpler, and does well in Horizon West, Lake Nona, and St. Cloud where jobs and schools drive year-round demand.

Very real: rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, and upgrade packages, especially on homes the builder already built. They change monthly and vary by community, which is why comparing across builders matters.

Yes. There is no citizenship rule and no residency rule. Buyers from Canada, Brazil, and elsewhere buy Florida property every day, and the whole process can be done remotely.

Usually 30 to 35 percent with a foreign national mortgage. Paying cash is also common. Rates tend to run a little higher than loans for U.S. residents, which is why we model real numbers before you commit.

No. Foreign national lenders do not require it. They qualify you using bank references and income documents from your home country, plus your down payment.

Yes. You sign online, a notary witnesses it by video, and funds are wired internationally. We handle everything on the ground here. See how buying from abroad works.

A U.S. rule that holds back part of your sale price, usually 15 percent, when the seller lives in another country. A lot of it comes back to you when you file your U.S. tax return. It is manageable, but only if you plan for it before closing, which is why we bring in a cross-border accountant early.

It depends on liability, estate planning, and how your home country taxes the structure. Some setups that work well for Americans are punitive for foreign owners. We bring in a cross-border accountant before you write an offer, not after.

Global Collective Realty is a Central Florida real estate team founded by Gabriela Santiago, who has more than eight years in Florida real estate and over 300 closed transactions. Meet the team.

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None. Home value reports, consultations, and deal reviews are free. Plenty of people ask a question and buy or sell years later. We are happy either way.