BUYING ON WILLIAMS ISLAND AS AN INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR
For discerning clients who seek to purchase an international vacation home, a luxury residence solely for personal use, or even a property with plans to leverage it as a long-term investment, there are a several factors to consider when purchasing real estate on Williams Island in North Miami Beach.
Foremost, when it comes to real estate, location is key - a critical component that determines both value and future return. For the tropical paradise that is southern Florida, Williams Island waterfront property is compelling. That is part of the reason why for twenty years now, Williams Island has been a premier development, one that's enjoyed booming sales and economic stability in both thriving and down markets. The fact is, while waterfront properties are traditionally among the most expensive, they also tend to retain a higher value ratio during volatile times as well as offer opportunities to realize at-times tremendous gains in a seller's market. There is no guarantee of course on market performance, but potential return on investment is always a crucial consideration when selecting a property.
But location is not the only factor to consider. Your first steps onto Williams Island's are met with a wide array of amenities and opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Highlights include the island's north and south marinas hosting a variety of luxury watercraft for deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, and sailing; a Tennis Center sporting sixteen lighted courts with lessons conducted by former touring professionals; huge outdoor swimming pools; the European-style Spa and Wellness Center, which offers countless opportunities for exercise, relaxation, and rejuvenation; island chefs who have honed their skills in fine resorts all over the world and their famous dining venues and catering services; as well as concerts, seminars, interesting speakers, and other exclusive cultural events overlooked by a discrete but vigilant security staff protects the privacy of residents at all times.
The upside in owning a vacation home is that it can serve dual purposes, utilized as a retreat for friends, family and business associates on holiday, as well as potentially serving as rental property to produce income. This stratagem has historically been implemented throughout the world for the most desirable and yet expensive locales, as a way to recoup money and realize returns on an investment on an ongoing basis, not just when it comes time to sell. Whether you seek a home to live in part-time or year round, or a property to lease out as a long-term investment, we at the DeLaurentis Group can help you achieve your goal of finding the perfect investment property.
While Williams Island residences vary in size, settings, and floor plans, what remains consistent throughout is the quality of materials and the superb craftsmanship that are built into every home. From the soaring tower residences to the Tuscan villas to the condos of the Mediterranean Village, every home is unique and features luxury appliances, fixtures, and appointments consistent with the island's legendary reputation for excellence.
With so many options, it is always wise to work with a seasoned realtor who is intimately familiar with the area in which you are searching for property. As the only on-site brokerage located on-site on Williams Island, we at the DeLaurentis Group at Williams Island Realty are ideally situated to serve you in this capacity. No one knows the inventory, amenities, and current market conditions better than we do. And because we are the leading brokerage for re-sales on the island, we have a long record of successfully working with notable clients who seek exceptional vacation homes, both for personal use and for investment opportunities.
By choosing to work with us, you will be assured that you are working with a superb team of real estate professionals who have over twenty years of experience in the south Florida real estate market. We are a stellar company that enjoys an excellent reputation for retaining quality associates - ones who give our clients peak performance and exceptional client service.
But reputation is not enough. When you are seeking to invest in real estate, you need the assurance that you are working with a top-tier professional enterprise - one that comes highly recommended. Williams Island enjoys a diverse population, with residents who hail from Europe, South America, and the Orient as well as a unique blend of people at the very top of their professions including world-class athletes, entertainers, artists, and captains of industry. These distinctive people saw Williams Island the ideal mix of an elite luxury enclave mixed with the vibrant, urban edge of nearby Miami and South Beach and chose to purchase a vacation home here because they understood that the island offers the best of both worlds, without compromising. We will happily produce references upon request, because we want new clients to not only gain confidence in the DeLaurentis Group as their realtor of choice, but also want to demonstrate our long history of client satisfaction, one that we continue to enjoy today.
As an international investor, your needs are different than those of clients who hail from other regional locales in America. At the DeLaurentis Group, we will take the time to work with you, both to acclimate you to the properties and amenities that Williams Island offers, as well as working with you to educate you about the nuances and legalities of buying property in the south Florida real estate market.
We also offer resources and referrals for financing, which may vary greatly from what you've dealt with before in your home country. Down payments, insurance and title issues may be vastly different than in your native land. These are all things that, through research and education, can easily be conquered so you can enjoy successfully completing the purchase of your luxury investment property.
We invite you to contact us today, and see all that Williams Island has to offer. Whether it's an exotic escape from a bustling world, a business retreat to wine, dine and wow clients, or a long-term investment strategy to garner a continued revenue stream and potential tax advantages, a luxury home on Williams Island could be the ideal way to make the most of your vacation home purchase.
At DeLaurentis Group, we look forward to meeting you and showing you the options that await you, here on the paradise we call Williams Island.
Very truly yours,
Jeanne DeLaurentis, resident since 1993
The DeLaurentis Group at Williams Island Realty
4100 Island Boulevard
North Miami Beach, Florida 33160
Office: (305) 937-7807
Cell: (305) 632-5816