Process guide
How foreigners buy property in El Salvador
The hard parts are clean title, a good notary, and not wiring money to the wrong place. We walk the sequence in English.
Who this is for
Anyone buying from the US, including cash buyers and people still on a tourist stamp.
How to think about price
Budget attorney + notary + registry on top of the purchase price. We walk the sequence in English before you send a deposit.
- Offer → title search → contract → deposit
- Notary deed + CNR registry (often 4–8 weeks)
- We coordinate bilingual attorneys
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Santa Tecla for families and remote workers
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Santa Ana: colonial city, lower prices
How you pay
USD and Bitcoin closings
Daily life
Cost of living & healthcare for Americans