Sell Colombian property while living in the United States

You can start evaluating a Colombian property while living in the United States. Separate the commercial decision from the legal steps and the banking arrangements: each needs its own confirmation before you agree to a closing date.

Build a clear property file

Start with the municipality, property type and registry number. Gather the deed, a recent title certificate, property-tax information and any co-owner, mortgage, tenant or succession documents. Tell us which facts you know and which remain uncertain. The municipality and registered property details should match the actual asset being offered.

Choose who will sign

If you will not attend the Colombian notary, have the receiving notary and your professional adviser review the required representation before signing abroad. Confirm the appropriate consular or foreign-notarial route, any apostille or legalization, translation and original-document delivery. The requirements depend on where the document is issued and how it will be used.

Power-of-attorney preparation checklist · Official consular guidance.

Compare offers on net proceeds

A portal asking price, a direct offer and the amount left after closing are different numbers. Compare the price, intermediary or assisted-sale fee, seller expenses, outstanding debt and timing. Ask a Colombian tax adviser about local obligations and a qualified adviser about obligations in your country of tax residence; living in the United States alone does not resolve every tax question.

Plan the payment with the bank

Agree the recipient, bank account, currency, timing and evidence required to confirm payment. Ask your banks what source-of-funds and cross-border documents they need before the closing. Do not assume the sale automatically guarantees an international transfer or a particular exchange rate. Verify changed payment instructions using an established contact channel.

How Raíz Directa can help

We evaluate a possible direct purchase of Colombian houses, apartments, farms and lots. The target is a written offer in 48 hours with sufficient information and a suitable property. Requesting an evaluation is free and does not require you to sell. Direct purchase has no intermediary commission; seller legal costs and taxes depend on the case.

If a direct purchase does not fit, you may choose free assisted publication. The fee is 2% of the final price plus applicable service taxes only if we introduce the buyer and complete the sale. A listing does not guarantee a buyer or a closing date.

Timing by situation · Colombian tax guide · Request an evaluation.