Real estate has become increasingly global.
Our clients in Toronto and across Canada aren’t only buying and selling homes here. They may be considering a vacation property in Mexico, retiring to Europe, purchasing a pied-à-terre in New York, relocating for work, investing abroad, or selling a property they already own in another country.
At Silver Burtnick Milan & Associates, we want you to know one important thing:
Before you start searching internationally—or decide to sell a property abroad—talk to us.
A World of Real Estate Connections
As part of Sotheby’s International Realty, our reach extends far beyond Toronto and Canada. The Sotheby’s International Realty network operates across approximately 90 countries and territories, connecting clients with experienced real estate professionals in many of the world’s most important property markets.
That means when you tell us, “We’re thinking about buying in Mexico,” “We may retire in Portugal,” or “We need to sell the family property overseas,” our role doesn’t have to end at the Canadian border.
We can help make the right introductions and, just as importantly, help you determine the questions you should be asking before making a major decision.
International Real Estate Is About More Than the Property
Buying a home in another country can be exciting, but the property itself is only part of the equation.
What are the tax implications for a Canadian purchasing property abroad? How is ownership structured? Are there residency requirements or opportunities? What happens when the property is eventually sold? Are there inheritance or estate-planning considerations? How will you finance the purchase and transfer funds? What professionals should be involved?
We are not tax, immigration, or legal advisors, but we can help connect you with appropriate professionals so you can obtain qualified advice on taxation, residency, immigration, legal ownership, estate planning and other cross-border considerations.
Our goal is simple: help you assemble the right team before you make the big decisions.
Relationships Matter—Especially Internationally
Silver Burtnick Milan & Associates has invested years in building relationships with outstanding real estate professionals around the world.
We participate in the Exceptional Agent Network, a Sotheby’s-specific networking community that allows us to develop relationships and exchange referrals with accomplished Sotheby’s International Realty professionals in other markets.
We are also members of REALM Global, a collaborative international network bringing together leading luxury real estate professionals from different companies and markets.
These relationships matter.
Rather than simply searching online for an unfamiliar real estate agent thousands of kilometres away, our clients can come to us first. We can reach into our professional networks, identify appropriate local expertise and make a personal introduction.
Your Next Chapter May Be Somewhere Else
International real estate is often connected to a much bigger life decision.
Perhaps you are approaching retirement and wondering where you want to spend the next 20 years. Maybe your children or grandchildren live abroad. Perhaps you want a winter home somewhere warm, are relocating for business, or simply want to experience a different lifestyle.
And sometimes the decision works in reverse: you may own property outside Canada and decide it is time to sell and bring the proceeds home.
Whatever the circumstances, these decisions deserve more than a property search. They deserve a conversation about what you want the next stage of your life to look like.
That is where we can help.
Start With Someone You Already Know
You don’t need to know a REALTOR® in Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, Paris or Sydney.
You already know us.
Start with Silver Burtnick Milan & Associates at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. Tell us where you are considering buying or selling and what you hope to accomplish.
We will use our Sotheby’s International Realty relationships, the Exceptional Agent Network, REALM Global, and our broader professional connections to point you to the people and information you need.
Whether your next move is across Toronto, across Canada or across the world, we want to remain your trusted real estate resource.
Thinking internationally? Talk to us before you start searching. Your next chapter may be thousands of kilometres away—but the conversation can begin right here in Toronto.
Silver Burtnick Milan & Associates | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
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