International home sales in Florida jumped 51% in 2025, showing signs that global buyers are still sold on Florida.

Florida real estate pros don’t give immigration advice, but they should know the basics. Understanding common visa options and building a trusted referral team can help you serve foreign buyers while staying on the right side of the law.

As Miami prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, global attention is translating into real demand for office, retail, industrial and mixed-use space. For Florida’s commercial agents, the games are more than a spectacle—they’re a catalyst for leasing, investment and long-term development opportunities statewide.

AI-powered tools are allowing agents to serve international buyers in real time, eliminating distance, language barriers and delays. Here’s how one broker-associate is using tech to communicate.

Build trust with international buyers long before they’re ready to move.

Real estate may be an independent contractor business, but no one succeeds in it alone.