Viva Espana! Spain, International Real Estate, and Sarasota

In today’s video, I am standing in Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain, host city for SIMA – one of the largest international real estate trade shows in Europe. My team and I have been here for four days to help promote Sarasota, as part of the convention’s spotlight on Florida as an investment destination.

International Networking and Understanding our Foreign Buyers

Our time here has been illuminating. We’ve had the opportunity to meet many people from a wide range of countries, who are interested in what Sarasota has to offer, whether in investment, relocation, or vacation terms. For me it’s been a great chance to understand what drives other foreign buyers in their interest in Sarasota.

From our conversations here in Spain, what is interesting is that Europeans choose Florida not only for the great weather and solid investment potential, but for several other factors: including the ease of our purchase process, our University education system, our secure government, and our title guarantees and insurance – all of which they may not have in their own country. Read a related article here: “A French & Floridian Love Affair: Investments In Sarasota in Paris.

Sarasota Climbing the Ranks as Foreign Investors’ Choice

Sarasota is consistently ranked in the top four destinations in Florida for foreign buyers, and with international clients making up 22 percent of total transactions in the state, that number is significant and growing more so year-on-year. It seems many savvy European investors realize the enormous value the Sarasota lifestyle offers, in addition to the potential returns to be achieved in investment property here.

To my new friends made in Madrid, I look forward to welcoming you to Sarasota. Hasta Luego!