From Inverness to Indianapolis: Where Team Donovan's Sellers Call Home
When people ask what makes Team Donovan different, we often point to one number: the distance between us and our clients. A typical month at our Orlando office means closings with sellers in the Scottish Highlands, snowbirds in Ontario, condo owners in Brooklyn, and vacation home families in Cheshire — all in the same week.
We pulled together a snapshot of where our recent sellers have been based, and the picture is genuinely global. Here's who we've had the privilege of working with — and what they had to say afterward.
A Strong UK Foothold
The largest international group of sellers we represent comes from across the United Kingdom. Recent closings have included clients from:
- England — London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester area, Yorkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, Cheshire, Lancashire, Devon, Somerset, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire, Cornwall, and dozens more counties
- Scotland — Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Fife, Dundee, Stirling
- Wales — Porthcawl
- Northern Ireland — Belfast, Armagh
- Channel Islands — Jersey
Why do so many UK sellers choose us? Because selling from 4,000 miles away can feel intimidating, and our process is built to make distance disappear.
Sharon W. from Lyndhurst, England, recently sold her Champions Gate townhome and called the team's support a "very welcome (and unexpected) bonus" for a first-time U.S. property sale. Michael R., who'd owned his Orlando home for 32 years while living in North Yorkshire, said the entire process left him feeling relaxed and comfortable during what could have been a very stressful time.
Joan W., also from North Yorkshire, had never sold property in the USA before. With Team Donovan handling the title company, tax advisors, and currency exchange, she had three offers on day one.
From Cornwall, Anthony H. — who couldn't travel to Florida due to ill health — said the team handled everything, including keeping an eye on the home while it was listed. We sold two of his properties in 12 months without him stepping on a plane.
Canada From Coast to Coast
Canadian snowbirds make up our second-largest international group. We've sold properties for clients across:
- Ontario — Toronto, Oakville, Ottawa, Milton, Brampton, Guelph, Richmond Hill, Sault Ste. Marie, and more
- Quebec — Montreal
- Manitoba — Winnipeg, Steinbach
- Newfoundland & Labrador — St. John's, Logy Bay
- Nova Scotia
- Alberta — Edmonton
- Saskatchewan — Saskatoon
Ryan S. from Toronto came back to us so many times we sold nine condos for him in a single year. Tony C. in Logy Bay appreciated that we could meet virtually whenever he requested. Jeff G. in Winnipeg closed his entire deal from Manitoba — Zoom signings, remote notaries, no travel required.
David G. in Ontario, who sold his Kissimmee winter getaway, said the team connected him with every firm and person needed to make a Canadian-to-American sale simple. "Bye to Mickey and friends for now," he wrote.
Beyond the Anglosphere
Our reach extends further than many expect. In the past few years, we've represented sellers from:
- Iceland — Mosfellsbær
- Norway — Oslo
- Ireland — Dublin, County Cork, County Galway, County Meath
- Chile — Colina
- Bermuda
- Puerto Rico — San Juan
Óskar H. in Iceland told us that everything we communicated along the way proved to be "exactly as described." Maria T., writing from Chile after her closing, said the work was clear from day one and the process went exactly as planned. Scott G. in Bermuda admitted he kept waiting for the catch — there wasn't one.
Across the United States
Our domestic sellers span more than 30 states. A sample from recent closings:
- Northeast — New York City, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Jersey City, Philadelphia, Morristown, Boston-area Massachusetts, Connecticut
- Mid-Atlantic & South — Falls Church VA, Chevy Chase MD, Marietta GA, Blue Ridge GA, Huntersville NC, Murfreesboro TN
- Midwest — Chicago IL, Bloomington MN, Cedar Falls IA, Lincoln NE, Avon Lake OH
- Mountain West & Plains — Castle Rock CO, Highlands Ranch CO, Gillette WY
- West Coast — Santa Clara CA, San Francisco CA, Los Angeles CA
- South & Gulf — Austin TX, Round Rock TX, Boca Raton FL
And of course, sellers from across Florida itself — Orlando, Kissimmee, Davenport, Clermont, Oviedo, Winter Park, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Punta Gorda, Merritt Island, Melbourne, St. Augustine, and beyond.
Megan C. in Oviedo has now closed five transactions with us over the past decade. Greg T., who flew in from Castle Rock, Colorado, said we were the best agent he'd worked with across numerous home purchases. Paige M. in Falls Church, Virginia trusted us with three investment properties in a single year.
What Unites Them
Whether our sellers live in Edinburgh or Edmonton, San Francisco or Stirling, the feedback we hear afterward tends to rhyme. They wanted:
- Clear, fast communication across time zones
- Honest pricing advice without pressure
- A team that handles the title company, accountants, currency exchange, and IRS withholding for foreign sellers
- Updates that arrive when promised
- A closing process they can complete remotely
Mark C. in Fife, Scotland summed it up after his closing: from the first meeting with James through showings with Briana and closing with Adam, the team made him feel important at every step.
Thinking of Selling From Wherever You Are?
If you own an Orlando-area property — vacation rental, investment condo, second home, or primary residence — and you're considering selling, distance is no longer the obstacle it used to be. We've closed deals with sellers who never set foot in Florida during the transaction, and clients who watched the closing happen over Zoom from their kitchen table in Cheshire, Calgary, or Cape Cod.
We'd be glad to talk through your situation, market conditions in your specific community, and what a realistic sale timeline looks like.
Call Team Donovan at 407-705-2616 or contact us online.
You can read more client stories on our Testimonials page.
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