Clients Reviews
"For two years I tried to buy a home in Rome, but every experience with local agents was frustrating. Most of them wanted 4% or even 5% commission, without offering me any real professional guidance or peace of mind. I felt lost, discouraged, and almost ready to give up. Then I found Piero Lorenzo — and everything changed. Piero listened to me, understood my needs, and gave me honest, professional advice. He helped me buy directly from a private seller, which not only saved me money but also made the process smooth and transparent. For the first time in this journey, I felt protected and supported. Thanks to Piero, I finally own my dream home in Rome. Everything was perfect. Piero, I will be forever grateful for what you did for me.”
Sarah Russo
08/19/2025 (New York State)
"Piero Lorenzo of Lorenzo International Real Estate recently helped us purchase a charming villa in Tuscany. From our initial inquiry to the closing, Piero provided exceptional service. He was incredibly patient with our questions (we had many, as first-time buyers in Italy!), and his deep knowledge of the local market proved invaluable. He expertly guided us through the complexities of the Italian legal system and always had our best interests at heart.  Piero went above and beyond, even connecting us with local contractors and architects. His proactive approach and excellent negotiation skills ensured we secured our dream home at a fair price. We highly recommend Piero to anyone looking to purchase property in Italy – he's truly the best!"
​M. Wilson 
08/05/2025 (Massachusetts)
"I recently had the incredible opportunity to work with Piero Lorenzo while purchasing my dream home in Italy, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From start to finish, Piero was exceptionally knowledgeable, supportive, and attentive to my needs.​As someone who had never navigated the Italian real estate market before, I was initially overwhelmed by the complexities and regulations. However, Piero's expertise truly shone through. He took the time to explain every step of the process, making it feel accessible and straightforward.​ Piero's deep understanding of the Italian markets helped me make informed decisions. I appreciated his honesty and transparency throughout the transaction. I wholeheartedly recommend Piero Lorenzo for anyone considering buying real estate in Italy! He is not only an expert in his field but also a warm and approachable person who will make your Italian property dreams a reality. ​Thank you Piero, for this wonderful journey!"
Roula Miller 
04/29/2025 (Canada)
​"I am beyond satisfied with my Italian home purchase through Lorenzo International Real Estate. I had been trying to buy something in Italy for years, starting back in 2016. I even tried working with real estate agents there. Once I flew for what I realized later was just a walk through. One time I came close to making an offer when it became clear the apartment was in a bad building. I had almost given up when I found Piero Lorenzo and his company. All the experiences and wasted investment in the process had made me skeptical. He just keep surprising me, in a good way! My new home is an area I never would have thought to look in. I love it and so does my family. When confusing things happened during the process, the way they always had when trying to buy before, he was able to explain everything and negotiate for me. The most surprising thing was that I bought the place without traveling to see it, which they call ‘unseen’. I saw walk through videos and photos. Piero sent an inspector to check the things that I never had been sure about, even being there in person. He saved me money and time. He runs things clearly, and he is honest and listens to details. He also has lots of experience and is realistic. I only ended up finally getting a home in Italy because of working with him. Grazie, Lorenzo International Real Estate!"
Sarah Williams
02/26/2025 (Colorado)
"I had such a wonderful experience with Piero. He was with me every step of the way during the sale, and I was amazed at how quickly everything happened. Now, I get to enjoy my beautiful new home in Italy, which is exactly the fresh start I needed. Grazie Mille Piero!"
Tony Berger
03/01/2025 (Massachusetts)
"Piero was an incredible help to my family in finding a beautiful property in Tuscany! His professionalism and expertise made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. At first, I was a bit hesitant about buying a house so far from California, but Piero and his brother provided us with the guidance we needed to feel secure at any moment. Even after the purchase, he continued to support us through various obstacles, which can be tricky when you're in a different country. I wholeheartedly recommend Piero to anyone looking to buy in Italy!"
Sam Clark
02/12/2025 (California)
​"Thanks to Piero, we now own a beautiful apartment in our favorite town in Italy. I can't stress enough that we absolutely could not have done this without his help. He takes special care through the entire process, and does not stop at closing. He has helped us communicate with the seller, arrange inspections, and even helped turn on utilities. We put our trust in him and he has been there every step of the way. Can't wait to do the next one!"
Ben Triola
07/25/2024 (Missouri)
"My wife and I are very fortunate to have found Piero and used his services in purchasing our property in Tuscany. He was patient and very helpful to guide us through the process of viewing properties in different regions and communes by arranging and introducing us to local Italian real estate agents, recommending local professionals, making appointments for us, keeping us informed throughout the purchasing process, and keeping everyone involved on schedule. Purchasing a home or in our case a reconstruction is challenging and stressful in your home country. It becomes even more challenging in a foreign country. We can’t image doing this without Piero’s services and we highly recommend him".
Dave McDonald
07/10/2024 (Colorado)
"Piero was excellent to work with to complete a purchase of an apartment in Florence. He walked us through the entire process, explaining the differences between real estate purchasing in the US vs in Italy. He did a great job finding listings, as well as working with sellers to find multiple properties that would work within our constraints. Once we found our property, Piero made sure that we understood the process and kept us apprised of what the next steps would be as we worked toward the rogito (closing). He also coordinated lawyer representation in Italy that we used for paperwork prep and closing, and the process went off without a hitch. We completed the purchase November 2023 and are looking forward to many years spent in Florence at the property. We would definitely recommend Piero for anyone looking to buy property in Italy."
Kevin Cranmer
12/02/2023 (California)
"I can’t imagine what it would be like to purchase a property in Italy without the help and guidance we received from Piero. He was with us every step of the way, navigating the intricacies of Italian real estate and law. He kept us fully informed and dealt with all the forms and processes flawlessly. We have completed the process and will be in our new apartment by next week. We unreservedly recommend Piero to anyone contemplating buying a property in Italy."
Michel Montaigne
10/14/2023 (Arkansas)
"Piero was wonderful to work with. He was attentive, responsive, and on top of all the paperwork and details from beginning to end during our property search for our vacation home purchase. He is very knowledgeable on the Italian real estate market. Thank you!"
Amishi Williamson
07/29/2023 (Maryland)
"We worked with Piero during our process to purchase a home in Italy. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. His communication was great and he helped us negotiate pricing and assist with all paperwork. I had read how difficult it could be to purchase property in Italy as a US citizen, but he made it VERY easy. I highly recommend! A+++"
Jeremy Haselwood
07/27/2023 (Georgia)
"From beginning to end, Piero was with us every step of the way. We were able to purchase our Italian property in less than two months from the time we found the property, to the time we closed. He continued to help us get our utilities and HOA setup, and truly made the entire process seamless. We highly recommend Piero and his team if you are serious about owning an Italian dream property. Amazing experience."
Cory Debaere
06/15/2023 (Colorado)
"Dream indeed! You are serious about buying property in Italy. You need a trustworthy, patient, knowledgeable person to guide you in your search, from looking at a listing online through the myriad steps to secure your purchase, obtain your keys and enjoy your Italian home. Well, you have found that person in Piero. From my first inquiry to the present day, we have found him to be a genuine person of integrity. Tireless and encouraging throughout our journey, and most importantly, a trusted resource for the future as we enjoy our home away from home. This would to be a once in a lifetime purchase for us; the stakes were very high; we could not make a mistake! Piero spent several hours getting to know us, seeking to understand what this purchase means to us. After sharing our hearts and how we want this to be a legacy from our parents down through future generations, we walked through our wish list and our budget. And so the search was ON! Over the next several months, we sent listings back and forth. Some we found and some Piero found for us to consider. We appreciated the honest feedback on what we thought looked great, but once he checked in to them, were either not in a good location, did not really meet our criteria or were simply not a good fit for us. Along the way, he educated us in the processes, differences and what to expect once we were ready to make an offer. He used his extensive network of contacts in his industry, to confer and offer good counsel. There were hopes and disappointments during our journey. Some homes sold very quickly, which Piero turned into encouragement that we were zeroing in on good choices. Looking back, we would not have been as excited about any of those when we compare it to the home we ultimately ended up with. We had a trip to Italy planned before we ever started our conversations with Piero. Looking at properties was not initially part of our plan, but we rearranged the trip to allow us to visit seven properties, with four different agencies. “Too far from the ferry;’ “too many hills and steps to climb;” “no view;” “ too small….” ‘Beautiful but too far from the larger village…. “ We started to get discouraged and doubtful about whether this “dream” really could become our reality. The final one looked great; it checked off most of our criteria. We had Piero prepare a preliminary offer. Excited. Hopeful. It didn’t go through as the seller decided not to sell after all. Disappointed. Piero encouraged us to enjoy the rest of our trip and suggested we’ll keep looking and not to “settle” on something else just for the sake of it. The great thing was that while we were there looking at apartments, we were able to see several small towns/villages. We came home with a defined area to focus our search. So it continued. Several weeks later, we found “the one.” We approached it cautiously; optimistic but guarded. Piero made the contact with the listing agent, GREEN light. Arranged a video walk-through, GREEN light. He prepared our offer; ACCEPTED! He arranged for a home inspection, set our closing date, and again though his network of professionals, guided us though obtaining a Power of Attorney for the closing. One year and two weeks after I first found Piero via an online search engine, I was back in Italy, doing a final walk through, witnessing our purchase and getting our keys. I spent two beautiful weeks setting up utilities, gazing at the beautiful views from our balcony, exploring cobbled streets and eating gelato. We now have a little piece of paradise to leave as a legacy to our children and grandchildren. With Piero’s guidance, you really can “Dream until your dreams come true.”
​Dan and Debbie Kreun,
12/12/2022 (Nevada)
"Thank you so much Piero for helping us with the purchase of our holiday home in the Italian Alps. As a Realtor myself, I understand the importance of having a knowledgeable advisor so I didn't hesitate to hire you after finding you. The fact that you are a member of the National Association of Realtors here in the US gave me an extra level of confidence. The whole process is very different in Italy and I can not imagine trying to navigate it on my own or even with a local agent who might speak limited English and not be aware of the differences between the two systems. One very clear difference I noticed with you from talking directly to agents in Italy is the speed of your response time and your willingness to answer questions and provide information.  You helped us every step of the way, not just with the complex logistics but also in guiding us with choices, options and negotiations. I would highly recommend you to anyone looking to purchase a home in Italy."
Julian Hardaker
06/03/2022 (Colorado)
"Piero is very knowledgeable of the entire real estate process in Italy. I was relieved to find someone here locally that had detailed knowledge of the process and could offer his valuable advise."
James Polizzi
06/01/2022 (California)
"Our experience with Piero in purchasing our first real estate outside of the United States was nothing short of exceptional! We purchased the property unseen but received high quality and honest feedback through Piero's interactions with agents and other parties in Italy! We will consider Piero's services in the future for any real estate transaction, inside and outside of the United States. Without Piero's expert services, this purchase would not be possible. Piero went above and beyond what he needed to do to assist us in every aspect of this transaction. His team in Italy even helped us with the legal contracts, interactions with the property management company, and transition of the property from the previous owners to us. Today, we can say that we own a beautiful unit in a historical city in Italy, a dream come true! Thank you so much Piero for your outstanding work on our behalf!!!"
Tamara Nakhjavani 
12/19/2021 (California)
"Piero was exceptional to work with from start to finish. Although neither my wife nor I had ever purchased real estate outside of the United States, Piero made the whole process seamless. He was able to help us navigate the complexities of a Tuscan real estate transaction and the language barrier with ease. He helped us find several beautiful properties, including the one we ultimately purchased. He walked us through the contract, obtaining a third-party appraisal and assessment of the property, helped us establish an Italian tax ID and close without any issues. He has earned our trust and, if given the opportunity, we would use him again."
Werner Ziegler 
10/16/2021 (Colorado)
"Dealing with Piero Lorenzo was so easy. He was quick with answers and the whole buying process was a joy. He is a very friendly and professional man. Always there to help with anything. Grazie Piero."
Victoria James
04/27/2021 (United Kingdom)
​"I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Piero - in fact I’ve already passed on his contact information to several people. He has a great network of professionals in Italy and can help you with all facets of buying a property there. Call Piero...you’ll be happy you did!'
Lisa Hanslip
02/16/2021 (California)
"Piero Lorenzo, il miglior agente immobiliare che io abbia mai conosciuto. Si muove agevolmente fra Stati Uniti ed Europa, trattando proprietà ovunque e con clienti da ogni parte del mondo.
Un professionista con i controfiocchi. Avevo una villa in vendita in Calabria da anni, una proprietà difficile da vendere, lontana dal mare, in piena campagna. Piero Lorenzo l'ha presa in gestione e in pochi mesi, nonostante il periodo covid e la scarsa mobilità delle persone, l'ha venduta. Ha gestito una prima trattativa poi sfumata e poi è riuscito a scovare dei clienti inglesi e a gestire una lunga e difficilissima trattativa con pieno successo. Clienti molto difficili, pignoli e precisissimi che hanno chiesto della proprietà vita, morte e miracoli, tremila informazioni, tremila cose, tremila analisi. Poi sono sorti tanti piccoli e grandi problemi. Edilizi, catastali, del terreno. Lui non si è arreso e con una consulenza costante che è durata almeno un mese e mezzo alla fine ce l'ha fatta. La trattativa si è complicata molte volte per vari problemi ma Piero Lorenzo è riuscito con molta pazienza a guidare e contenere i difficili clienti. Un successone. Io sinceramente ho comprato e venduto diverse case, a Milano, a Roma ma mai avevo avuto a che fare con un professionista così preparato e così altamente professionale. Ha compiuto una vera mission impossible. Si meriterebbe un busto in bronzo, credetemi. Mai stato così felice di pagare una provvigione."
Giuseppe Gatto (Italy)
11/03/2020
"I recently closed a holiday home purchase in Italy and highly recommend Piero and his services. He is honest, knowledgeable, super responsive, and trust inspiring. Always very clear and upfront, providing everything I needed to know and assisting me throughout the entire process from offer, closing and beyond. He is also patient and teaching, especially considering I speak little Italian. Purchasing the holiday home was a big decision for me and an incredible task, as I live in the US and during this year of covid restrictions, and Piero and team made the closing happen easily and successfully. I would not have had the confidence to proceed with my purchase without Piero’s excellent work and guidance."
Jennifer Shevock (California)
10/03/2020
"Perfect 10 Stars for Piero! When my fiance and I started looking for a home in Italy during a pandemic, we figured it was a long shot at best. However, we found Lorenzo's facebook page and reached out to him for information. Because he bridges the real estate gap between here and Italy with such ease, he assured us that he could help us navigate through the home purchase process. Guess what - he absolutely did! All the way from finding a suitable property in Tuscany which we never thought we could afford, to negotiating the purchase, working out the logistical details and closing the sale. We are now the proud owners of a home in Volterra, Italy. Piero is honest, patient, understanding and thorough. I strongly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase their dream home. It absolutely CAN be done."
Leah Clauser (Nevada)
09/07/2020
"Lorenzo International Real Estate is the best way to go when looking for a home. Piero is extremely professional, polite and responsive. No other choice when looking around for someone. Piero is simply the best. He made our experience amazing even with the many challenges we faced. Piero sei grande!"
Andrew Dorata (New York)
06/23/2020
"Piero made my dream come true! Today I have officially moved into my new home in Cassano della Murge, Puglia Italy thanks to Piero. I decided to purchase a home and move to Italy full time last fall. I saw a property online and Piero was the realtor. I saw the property but it wasn't ultimately the one for me. A few weeks later I saw the property in Cassano. I asked and Piero agreed to be my realtor and we were off! He made the process understandable and guided me though the offer, the closing with his partner acting as my proxy, and with the local realtor Gaetano. I was supposed to move in in March and then the Corona virus hit. All through it Piero helped me navigate the difficult journey- my furniture had arrived yet I hadn't. So, even though I am still not there, my furniture has now arrived safe and sound to my home. NONE of this would have been remotely possible without Piero. I feel truly blessed to have connected with him. I cannot thank him enough and will probably never be able to repay the kindness and concern he has had for me throughout this journey. One leg left for me...but all because of this wonderful man and his expertise. He is definitely the best realtor/advocate/friend you could ever have for purchasing your dream too. Piero!! Ti amo!! You are the best."
Sharon Hill (Massachusetts)
05/25/2020
"Lorenzo international is a highly knowledgeable, professional and efficient company. I just completed a purchase of real estate in Italy through Piero’s competent help, and recommend him and his team without reservations. Piero is always available, and helped us finding exactly what we were looking for within a few weeks. He carried out the transaction requirements flawlessly and honestly. In my opinion, Lorenzo International is the only company to go to for anyone interested in purchasing property in Italy."
Michela Caruso (Texas)
​02/19/2020
"We used Piero to sell our 8 bedroom Villa in Tuscany and I must say that the service we received from Piero was excellent and he was a real pleasure to deal with.
We had listed our property with a number of agencies both in Italy and England, with no success. From booking the viewings, negotiating and post offer he kept us up to date and despite being 9 hours behind us in Italy, he was always available to answer questions and provide any assistance we required. I would not hesitate in recommending his services to anyone wishing to buy or sell a house in Italy
Thank you once again Piero for the time and effort you put in to assisting us with the sale."
Ivano Rossi (Italy)
10/29/2019
"For 30 years, we have dreamed of having a home in Italy after getting married in Venice. Piero Lorenzo made our dream a reality by helping us consider different regions, finding properties that met our needs and expectations, communicating with Italian real estate agents, and walking us through every step of the process. We thought buying our Italian dream home would be difficult, but Piero made it much easier than expected. We are thankful for his expertise and guidance. We would recommend his services to those who want to buy property in Italy."
Ed and Karen Rainbolt (California)
04/29/2019
"Working with Piero has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I was lucky enough to find his blog online, which explained a lot of the legal and financial aspects of what buying a house in California entails. As a young, foreign, first-time buyer trying to navigate the crazy market of the San Francisco Bay Area, I could not have found better guidance: Piero immediately called me on the phone, and offered help and guidance each step of the way. He is super resourceful and informed about all aspects of real estate in the US and in Italy, and he often went the extra mile to make everything as smooth and convenient as possible. Perhaps the best part about working with Piero is how approachable and affable he is: having to go through this process for the first time by myself could have been daunting, but Piero was never intrusive, but always supportive and available to talk (at any time of the day…really!). At times I truly felt like he was family, because I could trust him to have by best interest at heart. I feel confident recommending Piero to anyone who is looking to buy real estate either in Italy or in California – he is a hard-to-find gem in an often tough system. P.S. If you need advice on good Italian wines, he can do that too ;)"
​Valeria Martini (California)
04/05/2019
"Chiunque sia interessato a comprare casa in California (o in Italia) deve assolutamente quantomeno fare una chiacchierata con Piero. Essendo una giovane studentessa italiana all’estero, trovare il suo blog online per me è stata un’inaspettata ottima soluzione per riuscire ad investire nel mercato immobiliare californiano. Piero si è dimostrato subito disponibile e ben informato, e nel giro di un paio di mesi dalla nostra prima conversazione siamo riusciti a chiudere un ottimo affare nella San Francisco Bay Area (che come zona ha un mercato rapidissimo e difficile da navigare). Piero è sempre raggiungibile e pronto ad aiutare per qualsiasi cosa, anche se non strettamente riguardante la compravendita dell’immobile stesso. Lavora molto duramente e non si arrende finché non ha trovato la perfetta soluzione. Lavorare con Piero è stato un vero piacere: la sua determinazione, simpatia, e buon cuore sono qualità rare che sicuramente facilitano un processo che altrimenti può essere molto stressante. Vi consiglio vivamente di affidarvi a Piero per qualsiasi esigenza; io stessa mi rivolgerò sicuramente a lui per i miei futuri capitoli nel mercato immobiliare".
​Valeria Martini (California)
​04/05/2019
"Dear Piero,
Thank you so much for everything you did to help us buy our dream home in our favorite vacation spot.....Italy!
We were first attracted by your informative website, with so many wonderful homes throughout Italy, and lots of advise regarding the steps we needed to take before we could purchase a home in Italy. But when we realized you lived less than an hour away in Santa Cruz, we were very happy to be able to meet you and converse in person. You explained how to apply for the important Codice Fiscale, how to open an Italian bank account, and tips on prices, square footage and what to expect in the Italian regions we were interested in. When we finally decided to take our 3 week house hunting adventure, you asked for our itinerary so you could set us up with the homes you knew we'd love. And you also selected the best local realtors to show us those homes. And you continued to communicate with each realtor throughout our trip. When we got back to the US and finally decided which house would be our dream home, you did a great job of negotiating the best price for us. And since we didn't speak Italian, you were very helpful as our translator whenever we needed you. Looking back on the entire home buying process, it all seemed to happen so quickly. We decided on the unfinished new-build house in July, came back to Italy to purchase the house in September, the seller/contractor completed our home to our specifications by December, and we were back for the closing and key exchange in January!
Piero, without you, we would not have gained the confidence necessary to move forward and buy a home in another country. But thanks to you, we now own our beautiful dream home, and we already have friends and family planning to visit us there, as soon as April. Wow! What a thrill. Would I recommend it to others? Only if they get the expert knowledge and experience of Piero Lorenzo! Now that we have become friends, we look forward to you and your family visiting us in our new Italian vacation home in Passignano sul Trasimeno.
Sincerely, Scott & Doris".
​Scott and Doris Yeaman (California)
02/11/2019
​"Piero is serious and reliable, always available to help his client. My transaction wasn't the easiest but he has been on my side even when the difficulties where almost overwhelming.
i highly recommend his Company, you will be in excellent hands. Bravo Piero."
​Silvana Bregolato (Texas)
11/17/2018
"I want to thank Piero for all of his help. My partner and I have been trying to retire to Italy. We had been going back and forth over the internet trying to procure an apartment with a year lease as required by the Italian Consulate. After months of utter frustration, a mutual friend of our recommended Piero to us. He jumped right in to our rescue. He understood the situation completely, was very familiar both with what we were trying to do and how everything worked in the rental market over there. He was able to successfully bridge all the barriers of distance, language, and culture. He was prompt in all of his correspondence with us and wasted no time in making contact, working with the agent in Sicily in an attempt to negotiate the lease and staying in touch with us through the whole process. He had excellent ideas and suggestions to overcome the obstacles presented to us and was a pleasure to work with. Both of us cannot recommend Piero more highly. We will be back. Thank you so much, Piero you were wonderful."
​Michael Rosenberg (Washington)
09/09/2018
​"I was looking for someone to help my grandpa sell his home in Italy and was referred to Piero Lorenzo. My grandpa lives in Ohio, so you can imagine the difficulties that go along with selling a home that's overseas. Piero has been wonderful with us through the whole process. He even made a special trip to my grandfather's home in Italy to take pictures to post on the website. Piero knew exatly what photos to take to advertise the beauty of the home online. Piero was able to communicate with the buyers and my grandpa and get all of the necessary documents in place in time for the closing.  He was also able to walk my grandpa through the process, as it is different than selling a home in the U.S. I am so very grateful for Piero. We would never been able to do any of this without him. He is not just a great real estate agent, but an amazing person, as well."
​Andrea Gindlesperger (Florida)
06/01/2017
"Piero è un eccellente professionista sempre disponibile e per tutta la durata della transazione ti segue a 360 gradi. Capisce perfettamente le esigenze del cliente e trova soluzioni a tutto ciò di cui io hai bisogno!!!!
​Noi siamo stati fortunati ad averlo incontrato e conoscerlo e non si può avere e consigliare di meglio !!!! Piero forever !!!!! Noi ti ringraziamo pubblicamente. GRAZIE di averci fatto comprare casa a SANTA CRUZ!!!!"
​Samuele Polverosi and Letizia Biagioni (California)
03/30/2017
"I have known Mr. Piero Lorenzo since at last ten years having used his services to rent several apartments of my property in Florence, Italy.
Piero Lorenzo is very professional and efficient in his work and trustworthy in his information about the reliability of his clients. His engagement and performance allowed my wife and me to obtain always good results.
We deeply regret his decision to move to the United States and I recommend him without hesitation".
​Giuseppe Boncompagni
(Former head of division of the Commission of the European Community)
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