Closing timelines by situation in Colombia
Quick answer: ≤48 hours measures the offer; ~15 days is a clean-file closing target. Probate, mortgages, liens, multiple heirs and foreign powers extend the calendar — we flag that up front.
Editorial review: 10 August 2026 · Raíz Directa operations team · Informational only; confirm your case with a qualified professional. Clarity, sourcing and freshness review: 29 August 2026.
| Situation | Offer | Closing (indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| Single owner, clean title | ≤48h | ~15 days* |
| Tenant in place | ≤48h | + handover/lease path |
| Mortgage | ≤48h | + bank cancellation |
| Probate / inheritance | Possible | Weeks–months |
| Owner abroad | ≤48h | + POA / apostille / FX |
*Not a guarantee.
How a Colombian property closing works
- Title review: confirm the registered owner, current matrícula, liens, mortgages and ownership restrictions.
- Written offer and promesa: document the price, deposit, conditions, payment route and notary date.
- Clearances: obtain current property-tax and, where applicable, HOA or municipal certificates.
- Notary signing: the parties or their properly appointed attorneys sign the public deed.
- Verified payment and registration: follow the agreed funds flow and register the deed with the relevant ORIP.
Remote closing for an owner abroad
A seller abroad can often complete the process through a Colombia-specific power of attorney. Authentication, apostille or consular formalities depend on where the document is signed. The payment and tax plan should be agreed before the promesa, not improvised on notary day.