Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Under Georgian law, foreign citizens have the full legal right to purchase and hold freehold title to any residential (apartments, villas, townhouses) or commercial real estate with zero foreign ownership restrictions. The only statutory restriction applies to agricultural land, which foreign buyers can acquire once rezoned to non-agricultural status.

Georgia features one of the most cost-efficient property transfer systems globally with 0% stamp duty and 0% property purchase tax. Buyers only pay the official National Public Registry registration fee: standard 4-business-day registration costs ~150 GEL (~$55), while same-day expedited registration costs ~350 GEL (~$130).

For individual buyers, the only mandatory document is a valid international passport or national ID card. RE/MAX Realty Park's legal department drafts the comprehensive bilingual purchase and sale agreement (Georgian and English) and coordinates the entire registration workflow.

Yes, real estate purchases and Registry title recordings can be executed 100% remotely. You can issue a notarized and apostilled Power of Attorney (PoA) to a RE/MAX Realty Park legal representative or your trusted proxy, enabling end-to-end execution without traveling to Georgia.

RE/MAX Realty Park operates on the proven international standard 3% brokerage commission fee paid exclusively by the property seller upon successful transaction closing. Buyer consultation, property search, and viewing services are 100% free of charge.

Accurately priced properties marketed through RE/MAX's multi-channel digital strategy, professional listing presentation, and global MLS syndication across 110+ countries close on average within 15 to 45 days.

An exclusive listing agreement pairs you with a dedicated senior broker who executes prioritized marketing spend, leads buyer negotiations to protect your asset value, screens unqualified buyers, and provides weekly analytics reports.

Our certified brokers perform a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) evaluating confirmed National Public Registry sale records over the past 90 days, competing active inventory, and hyper-local neighborhood price dynamics.

Standard residential leases are executed for 6 to 12 months minimum. Upon lease signing, tenants typically pay first month rent plus last month or security deposit. Commercial leases are commonly structured on 3 to 10 year terms with indexation clauses.

No. When renting a residential or commercial property through RE/MAX Realty Park, tenant advisory and selection services are 100% free of charge. Brokerage fees are settled by the property landlord.

We conduct thorough tenant background checks: verifying employment status, income verification, financial solvency, and reference checks to protect landlords from non-payment and property damage risks.

Yes. RE/MAX Realty Park delivers complete turnkey asset management: tenant placement, monthly rent collection, utility payment reconciliation, regular maintenance inspections, and cross-border bank disbursements to overseas owners.

Our in-house legal team performs comprehensive title due diligence: auditing National Public Registry title extracts, cadastral boundaries, existing mortgages, court encumbrances, tax liens, and spousal/co-owner consents.

For complete safety, funds are transferred through verified bank accounts or bank guarantees. Funds are released to the seller only once the title deed is officially recorded in the buyer's name at the National Public Registry.

Foreign legal instruments (PoA, corporate resolutions, certificates) must be certified with an Apostille (for Hague Convention signatories) or consular legalization. Upon receipt in Georgia, RE/MAX coordinates certified Georgian translations.

Yes. Foreign nationals purchasing real estate with an appraised market value of $100,000 USD or more qualify for a 1-year renewable Short-Term Residency Permit for themselves and immediate family. Purchases of $300,000 USD or more qualify for a 5-year Investment Residency Permit.

Yes. Tier-1 Georgian commercial banks (TBC Bank, Bank of Georgia) provide mortgage financing to foreign non-residents for purchasing completed apartments and primary developer projects based on verifiable international income.

For Georgian residents, minimum down payment starts at 15-20%, while foreign non-residents typically contribute 30-40% equity. Foreign currency mortgage rates (USD/EUR) range from 7.5% to 10% per annum, while GEL-denominated rates range from 11% to 13.5%.

Mortgages can be denominated in Georgian Lari (GEL), US Dollars (USD), or Euros (EUR). Banks align the loan currency with the borrower's primary income stream to hedge against foreign exchange volatility.

Yes. RE/MAX Realty Park maintains established partnerships with major Georgian banking groups. Our mortgage specialists assist clients free of charge with loan application documentation, bank appraisal coordination, and fast-track approval.