It takes more than a trained real estate agent to understand the needs and concerns of buyer who want to invest in the Dominican Republic real estate scene. It takes a team who has been there, someone who has the same concerns when they’re home shopping. Here's what we'll do for you.

 1. Choosing a Property 

Navigating both available and off-market properties to get you the best deals.


We make arrangements and assist the buyer when touring the residential areas, examining properties in our Dominican Republic home inventory and talking with the homeowner/seller/vendor/developer; allowing the buyer to get a comprehensive understanding of not only the country but, more importantly, the neighborhood and property. This allows for an informed decision of what better fits their plans and needs - whether it's a villa or a condominium; new construction or a renovated home.

Making an Official Offer of Purchase for the chosen property.


Real Homes DR will prepare for the buyer a comprehensive Offer to Purchase document. After the buyer's signature, the offer documentation will then be submitted to the homeowner/seller/vendor/developer.

 2. Offer of Purchase 

 3. Offer Acceptance 

Seller Accepts the Offer.


The seller accepts and signs the Offer to Purchase, including the agreed upon price and terms. The buyer then meets with a Real Homes DR property lawyer for a detailed overview and guidance on the process.

Putting down a deposit via Escrow.


The buyer transfers the deposit to the trust or escrow account of their lawyer. The funds are held until the next contract is signed and the lawyer completes a thorough review of the property, including ensuring that the title is clear, all condo fees are current, and there are no liens on the property.

 4. Deposit 

 5. Sale Contract 

Official Contract of Sale


The property lawyer then prepares a document similar to the Offer to Purchase, known as the Purchase and Sale Agreement (Compraventa), which is written in Spanish and lays out the conditions of the sale. An English translation is also provided for the buyer's reference.

Balance of funds for completing the purchase.


The buyer then sends the remaining balance of the purchase price to the lawyer's trust/escrow account, unless it is a progress draw construction, in that case, the remaining funds are sent at scheduled intervals during the construction process.

 6. Purchase Balance 

 7. Official Deed of Sale.  

Finalizing the Sale Contract


The final contract that is used to transfer ownership of the property from the seller to the buyer is called the "Contrato de Venta" in Spanish. In cases of a resale or quick sale, the law firm may skip the step of signing a "Promise of Sale" and proceed directly to signing the "Contrato de Venta".

Welcome! You can now move in.


Once the contract is signed, the buyer officially takes ownership of the property. The land registry is notified and the title is transferred to the new owner. If the buyer is a company, a new company is established with the buyer as the owner of the shares, or in the case of a resale, the share ownership is transferred to the buyers upon completion of the transaction.

 8.Buyer now owns the property. 

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