Sell your property in Venezuela from abroad
Yes, you can sell your house or apartment in Maracaibo, Venezuela without travelling. You need three things: a power of attorney in favour of someone you trust, a complete document file, and an advisor who runs the sale on the ground and reports every step to you in writing.
That last part matters most when you are far away. Listing the property is not enough. You need to know who viewed it, what was offered and what is being signed, without chasing anyone for updates.
I am Claudia Velazco, a real estate advisor with RE/MAX Eleva in Maracaibo, Zulia. I work in English and Spanish, on your time zone.
The process
How a property is sold while you are out of the country
The steps are the same as any sale. The difference is that each one is documented, so you can follow it from abroad and decide on facts rather than guesses.
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A video call to understand your case
You tell me what you own, where it is, what condition it is in and who else has rights over it. From there I can tell whether the sale can start or whether something needs to be solved first.
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A written valuation
I visit the property, compare it with what buyers are paying in the area and send you a dated price range with the reasoning behind it. It is free: you can request a valuation before deciding anything.
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Document review
Title deed, cadastral certificate, municipal and utility clearances, and the registry record. If something is missing, we find out now, not on signing day. The full list is in the guide to documents to sell a property in Venezuela.
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A power of attorney that fits the sale
If you sign it in Venezuela, it is granted before a notary or registry. If you sign it where you live, it is generally apostilled and translated into Spanish when needed. It should give exactly the authority this sale requires. Have a Venezuelan lawyer draft or review it; the options are explained in the guide to power of attorney to buy or sell in Venezuela.
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Presentation and exposure
Good photography, a clear fact sheet and publication through RE/MAX Eleva and the network's shared listing system, where other agents show it to their own buyers. One price and one message, so buyers are never confused.
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Viewings and offers, reported in writing
I screen buyers before opening the door, and after every viewing and every offer I write to you with what happened. You make the decisions, with the numbers in front of you.
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Signing and handover through your representative
I coordinate with the person who represents you, review the draft deed and attend the signing and key handover. How and when payment is made is agreed in writing from the accepted offer.
While you are away
What you receive during the sale
Selling from abroad comes with a constant question: what is happening with my house? The answer should reach you without having to ask.
That is why I work with written reports and clear dates. If a week passes without viewings, I tell you that too, along with what I suggest doing about it.
- Written reports after every viewing and every offer.
- Video calls to walk through the property or discuss an offer, on your schedule.
- Photos of the property's condition if it has been closed, so you know what buyers will see.
- Coordination with your family or representative in Maracaibo.
- English or Spanish, depending on who handles the conversation on your side.
What costs the most
Common mistakes when selling from abroad
A generic power of attorney, or one with errors in the details. It is the most common reason a signing falls through at the last minute. A specific power that describes the property and the authority correctly avoids that.
The same house listed by several agencies at different prices. Buyers cannot tell which listing is right and start to distrust it. One price and one strategy protect your negotiation.
An inheritance without a prior agreement. To sell the whole property, everyone with rights over it must agree and the estate must be in order. Talk it through before listing, not once a buyer appears.
A closed house that nobody checks. Damp, a leak or a dry drain trap show up at the viewing and lower the offer. An early check costs less than the discount.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask me most
Can I sell my house in Venezuela if I live abroad?
Yes. With a power of attorney in favour of someone you trust, registered in Venezuela or apostilled in the country where you live, the sale can be completed without you travelling. I run the process in Maracaibo and report every step to you in writing.
What kind of power of attorney do I need to sell?
A specific power for that sale, describing the property and the exact authority: to sell, sign the deed and receive payment if you choose. Have a Venezuelan lawyer draft or review it before you sign.
Do I have to travel to Venezuela to sign?
Not if you grant a power of attorney. Your representative signs at the notary or registry, and I coordinate every requirement with that person before signing day.
How long does it take to sell a house in Maracaibo from abroad?
It depends on price, location and documents, just as if you were here. What usually slows a remote sale is the power of attorney, so it is best to arrange it while the property is being marketed, not after an offer is accepted.
How will I know what is happening with the sale?
Through written reports after every viewing and every offer, plus video calls when needed. If a week goes by without activity, I tell you that too, with what I suggest changing.
What if the property is an inheritance and the heirs live in different countries?
It can be sold, but everyone with rights over the property must agree and the estate must be in order. Each heir abroad can grant their own power of attorney. Ideally, review it with a lawyer before listing.
Next step
Let us talk about your property
Tell me what you own, where it is and where you are writing from. I will tell you honestly what to expect from the market today and what you need to sell without travelling, with no obligation.
You can also email me at [email protected] or read how I work.