Cody,

Yes we have, and it is important to line up attorneys who speak their language also.  Although they may be fluent in English, it does not mean that they are fluent in our legalese or our way of phrasing.  We had French clients and I was capable of answering all their questions and explain in French, and I was delighted that they had in tow an attorney licensed in France and in the US to go over the finer points.  A

Yes and culture plans a big part in it. Be sure you read up on their country's culture, etc. so you know you are not insulting or rude and derail the sale.

Yes and the challenges can be many. As Fred Griffin commented signing documentation can be the biggest challenge!!

We have a large foreign born population that we help buy and sell homes. The biggest problem is the language barrier.  If you do a great job for them all their friends will go thru you.

China, India.   The biggest challenges arise when we need a document signed by someone who is not in the United States, but is in India, or in China.  

Getting the proper notarized signatures and witnesses, then international FedEx, can be time-consuming.  Once it was a Buyer whose wife is in Beijing, the Title Company insisted she sign all docs.  Another was a Seller whose property is in Tallahassee, she is in Bangalore India.

Look for a Title Attorney that has experience in dealing with international buyers/sellers in those countries!

LOTS!

I have dealt with many, some who speak english in which case I try to find agent who speaks that language and refer it out

Yes, I do. I've been a listing agent and a selling agent. Anything to do with actual capital and taxes is handled by an accountant and/or attorney. 

Yes I have dealt with many Nationals.

We have, but those buyers always paid in cash and many expected confidentiality.

Middle Eastern, Japanese, Chinese, Canadian, Indian and Mexican; regularly deal with these clients and in Canada & Mexico's case, often from their country of origin.

I'd be careful with British buyers. China is often a challenge, but just expect delays. The rest so far have been fairly simple. We have a CALFIRPTA form & process for foreign sellers too.

Cody yes we've had a number of foreign buyers in particular Europe, Cananda,Mexico and India. Of course at times language can be a challenge but we work through it as best as we can. I've got one guy that keeps on coming back and he's got certain 'ideas' of how things should be and he's a hoot.  Been working with him for about 6 or 7 years now. We've become good friends.

Florida is a very popular destination for foreign buyers and I have worked with many foreign buyers as well as sellers from several different countries.

A large portion of our buyers are international and I absolutely love them! 

Have never had a problem with language, because they all know how to speak English.  My dad spoke 7 languages and my mom spoke 6, so I am good understanding all accents. 

Never had a problem with signing documents either, because they pay cash and we use docusign.

Eve

Yes, assets and income can be a challenge but as long as the buyers are savvy (they almost always are) and we can overcome any language barrier (which we almost always can) it's not too tough.  They have a lot of options as long as they are not diplomats.  Diplomats have fewer options.

Mail away closings, as they are called, can present significant challenges as well as loans to foreign nationals. Research on advance is key. Ask a lot of questions!

I have experience with foreign buyers. I have obtained my CIPS designation.

Cody Carmen Understanding the culture and U.S. laws is a big help.

If you count people moving from Oklahoma to Texas yes.

Yes, often and I have also sold property internationally.  CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) offers good information on working with international clients. I make sure to have a translator available, a foreign currency advisor I can contact, and I research their culture to see what may be important to know ahead of time and much more. It has been very rewarding and I have found my international clients are very loyal.

Yes

Yes. We have many in our market.

Cody Carmen - so far, working with immigrant buyers - first generation. Though not a 'foreign' as you meant in this question.

My area hasn't caught on with the foreign buyers yet. 

Cultural differences. Power attorney and wet signature.

Most have little or no US credit it would be a major foreign bank with US branch (e.g. India State Bank, HSBC, RBC, Sberbank) that will wire the money or lending with a local letter head).

Most high end (>4M+) is done with cash. Very little tax advantage with a mortgage.

Not yet!  That is if they live abroad.  We have sold homes to some within the area though.

Mine consisted of tough eggs. I dont wish to categorize but the stats are there

Only one time and it was fine.

Cody - I can't say that I have much experience with foreign buyers, so am not really able to help.

parked and reading...

No, sorry.

My area has many foreign buyers, new to Canada buyers as well as other immigrants who buy.  The buyers are from all over the world.