A Persian-speaking Realtor in Coral Springs and South Florida.
I'm John Lalezari — Iranian-American, Coral Springs Realtor with United Realty Group, with 30+ years on the buy and sell side of residential and multifamily real estate and an investment portfolio of my own. I help Farsi-speaking families buy, sell and invest across Broward and Palm Beach counties, explaining every step in Farsi or English.
Why language and culture matter in a real estate transaction
A Florida purchase contract is 12+ pages of deadlines, contingencies and financial commitments. Inspection reports, HOA documents, insurance quotes and closing statements add hundreds more. Understanding every line — and being able to ask a question in the language you think in — is the difference between a confident decision and an anxious one.
Beyond language, there's cultural familiarity: how Persian families approach negotiation, the role of parents and siblings in a decision, the preference many of us have for tangible assets and for paying down debt quickly, and the practical questions that come with moving funds internationally or establishing credit after arriving in the U.S. I've lived all of this personally and professionally.
How I help Farsi-speaking clients
- Home purchases in Coral Springs, Parkland, Weston, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and across Broward County — including video tours for buyers still abroad or in another state.
- Home sales with pricing, prep and negotiation explained in Farsi, and marketing that reaches both the general market and the Persian community.
- Investment property: duplexes, fourplexes and 5–12 unit buildings, underwritten with real South Florida operating costs, plus renovation and leasing afterward.
- Relocation help: lenders experienced with foreign-national and newly arrived borrowers, title companies comfortable with international wire documentation, insurance agents, contractors and the everyday referrals a new arrival needs.
- Family coordination: I'll speak directly with parents or relatives who are part of the decision, in Farsi, so everyone hears the same thing.
Where Persian families are settling in South Florida
South Florida's Iranian-American community is spread across Boca Raton and West Boca, Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Sunny Isles, and increasingly Coral Springs and Parkland for the schools, newer housing stock and value compared with Palm Beach and Miami-Dade. Nowruz celebrations, Persian restaurants and grocers, and community organizations are active across Broward and Palm Beach counties. I'm glad to make introductions once you're here — buying a home is also about finding your people.
A note on international funds
Lenders and title companies in the U.S. must document the source of funds for every purchase. Transfers connected to Iran are additionally governed by U.S. sanctions regulations. I am not a lawyer or accountant, but I know which questions will be asked and can connect you with professionals who handle these matters routinely, so your closing isn't delayed by paperwork that could have been prepared months earlier.
برای مشاوره رایگان به زبان فارسی، همین امروز تماس بگیرید یا پیام دهید: (954) 729-4133 — صفحه کامل فارسی
Questions from Persian-speaking clients
Is there a Persian community in South Florida?
Yes — smaller than Los Angeles or Toronto, but established and growing, with Iranian-American families concentrated in Boca Raton, Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, Coral Springs and Parkland. Nowruz gatherings, Persian restaurants and grocers, and cultural events are easy to find across Broward and Palm Beach counties. I'm happy to make introductions.
Can you help if I'm buying from outside the United States?
Yes. I regularly work with buyers relocating from Iran, Canada, Europe and other U.S. states. I'll connect you with lenders who work with foreign-national or newly arrived borrowers, title companies familiar with international wire documentation, and tax professionals for cross-border questions. Note that transfers of funds involving Iran are subject to U.S. sanctions rules; lenders and title companies will require clear documentation of the source of funds, and I'll help you prepare for those questions early.
Do you charge more for service in Farsi?
No. Same service, same terms, in whichever language your family is most comfortable with. Documents are in English (Florida contracts are standardized), and I explain every clause in Farsi where helpful.
Can you help my parents or relatives who don't speak English?
Absolutely. Many of my Persian clients are multi-generational purchases — parents buying near children, or adult children buying for parents. I'll speak with everyone directly, in Farsi, so nothing is lost in translation.
Do you also help Persian investors with rental properties?
Yes. Small multifamily and single-family rentals are popular with Persian families who want a tangible, income-producing asset in Florida. I own and manage a portfolio of investment real estate myself and can help you buy, renovate and lease — or manage the property if you're overseas.
Let's talk — in Farsi or English.
Call, text or WhatsApp. A first conversation costs nothing and I'm happy to speak with your whole family.
(954) 729-4133
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