Anne has had the opportunity to live and work in several countries, including long stays in Madrid and          London.  Due to her international background, Anne finds serving international clients here in New York        City to be particularly rewarding and has put that effort into greater focus. Anne has developed a network of        global clients. Her client list has included: English, Mexican, Russian, Chinese, Austrian, French, South        Korean, Japanese, Italian and Argentine clients.

        Overview of The Buying Process

• When a property has been chosen, the seller’s attorney draws up a contract setting out the conditions of the sale, which also includes title checks and property inspections.  Both parties are represented by different agents, who act through a broker.
• When both parties sign the contract, the purchaser customarily makes a 10% down payment or deposit, which is held in escrow.  If the prospective purchaser fails to complete the purchase, the seller ordinarily retains the deposit.
• Upon closing or completion, the balance of the purchase price plus all fees and taxes must be paid and the ownership of the property is transferred to the new owner/corporate entity.
• After signing the deeds, the transfer of the title is then registered with local authorities.
• If making frequent trips to handle the paperwork, etc., are difficult to arrange, you may want to consider giving a U.S. representative power of attorney to act on your behalf.