Buying a home in Italy is not simply a matter of finding an attractive property online. The market, the role of real estate agents, the offer process, due diligence, taxes, notaries and closing procedures can be very different from what an American buyer expects. My role is to help bridge that gap.
I understand Both Sides of the Transaction
I was born and raised in Italy, spent 21 years in Florence and worked professionally in the Italian real estate market before moving to the United States.
Living and working in both countries has given me a practical understanding of the differences between the American and Italian systems—not only legally and procedurally, but also culturally.
That matters because many problems arise when an American buyer approaches an Italian transaction expecting the process to work the way it does in the United States.
My job is to explain those differences before they become problems.
My work often begins before a client has chosen a property.
Sometimes the most important question is not which home should I buy? but where should I buy, what should I expect to pay, and does this property make sense for the way I intend to use it?
I help clients evaluate locations, compare properties, understand market conditions and consider the practical and economic implications of a purchase before moving forward.
Once the right property is identified, I can guide the buyer through the offer, negotiation, due diligence coordination and closing process.
When you hire me, you work directly with me.
I do not pass clients to junior agents or rotating staff. I remain the primary point of contact throughout the transaction while coordinating with the listing agency and, when necessary, the notary, geometra, attorney, accountant, mortgage professional or other qualified professionals in Italy.
This provides continuity and accountability from the beginning of the search through closing.
I am not limited to properties listed by Lorenzo International Real Estate. Many of my clients find properties themselves on Italian real estate portals, while others ask me to help identify suitable opportunities. I can contact listing agencies, evaluate their willingness to cooperate, obtain additional information and help determine whether a property deserves further investigation.
This allows the search to begin with your objectives, rather than with a limited inventory of properties I happen to represent.
Not every American buyer can travel to Italy every time an interesting property appears. Depending on the circumstances, I can help coordinate video walkthroughs, property inspections, document review and the professionals necessary to evaluate a purchase remotely. A Power of Attorney can also be used when appropriate so that a trusted representative in Italy can complete certain formalities or attend closing on the buyer's behalf.
Buying without personally visiting a property should never mean buying blindly. The objective is to create a process that provides the information and safeguards necessary to make an informed decision.
Cross-border real estate involves more than the property itself. Buyers may need assistance coordinating a Codice Fiscale, Power of Attorney, currency transfers, financing, insurance, property management or other practical matters surrounding the purchase.
I help clients understand what is required, identify the appropriate professionals and keep the different pieces of the transaction moving together.
This website provides a simple introduction to buying property in Italy as an American.
For my complete guides, case studies, market research, real estate economics analysis and detailed information about my advisory services, visit PieroLorenzoRealtor.com.
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