Overseas buyers and sellers face a different process than domestic clients: foreign-national financing, FIRPTA withholding at sale, entity ownership, currency timing, and remote closings by power of attorney. Alex Portes coordinates that process end to end, with referral reach through Douglas Elliman's Knight Frank partnership across more than 50 territories.
Foreign-national mortgage introductions and all-cash purchase structuring
LLC, trust, and entity ownership considerations discussed with your counsel
FIRPTA withholding expectations for non-resident sellers
Condo-friendly building selection — most co-ops restrict non-resident and entity ownership
Remote video tours, digital signature, and power-of-attorney closings
Global referral coordination through Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank
Alex Portes — Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, REALTOR®, at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Mobile 347.234.4258 · Office 516.432.3400 · Alex.Portes@elliman.com