Buyer Guide
The Vista Cabarete buyer's guide.
Everything U.S. and foreign buyers need to know about purchasing real estate in the Dominican Republic. Closing costs, title verification, common pitfalls, and the negotiation playbook our brokers use every week.
What's inside
- 01
How to structure your purchase (personal name vs. LLC vs. trust)
- 02
The 8-step closing timeline from offer to title issuance
- 03
Title verification checklist (what your attorney must pull)
- 04
Closing cost calculator (transfer tax, legal, registration, optional title insurance)
- 05
Property tax (IPI) basics and what triggers it
- 06
Renovation, construction permits, and CONFOTUR incentives
- 07
Hiring a property manager + rental income expectations by area