Thomas Lloyd,  Broker By Thomas Lloyd
2010-10-18

If you are planning on investing in a Playa del Carmen home as a fixer-upper, it is of key importance that you work with a qualified and knowledgeable team that will help ensure that you are getting the best property for your project. The key player in this team will be your Playa del Carmen realtor.

  

Playa del Carmen real estate market offers a few excellent opportunities in well-built, but somewhat neglected homes; such a home are often sold for considerably lower price than what they would sell for renovated and in good repair, making for excellent investment opportunities, or the key to owning your dream home near the beach, for a much lower price.

  

However, if you are not careful in choosing your property, unexpected costs from hidden problems could not only set you back considerably financially, but also make the renovation process long and frustrating.

  

Choosing the right realtor to represent you and help you find the right property is key in several ways.

  

  • One is that they will be familiar with the market, and will be able to find suitable project homes for you to choose from. Experience will tell them where to look, and which homes are more likely to fit the bill.

  

  • They will also know other people who have gone through such renovation projects, and perhaps they have even done so themselves. They can give you contacts, who can share ideas with you, and discuss problems they encountered so you can avoid repeating these mistakes, some of which will be particular to this area, and even experience in this kind of project back home won't help you with.

  

  • An experienced realtor will be able to point you to other professionals, such as property inspectors (really important!), contractors and architects all of whom will play key roles in the success of your project. You can find these on your own, but it will be a more time consuming task (if done right) in comparison to the references for reliable, experienced experts your realtor can point you to.

  

  • Finally, they will be able to shed light on the feasibility of your project. If your purpose is to see return from resale, they will be able to advise on approximate market values in the area, and how this compares to your financial needs. If you are planning your dream home for retirement or vacations, they will be able to give approximate comparisons of the complete cost of your project to that of buying a ready-to-use home; it is very important for you to be aware if your project will end up costing you more than other home options!

  

If you are considering a renovation in Playa del Carmen, make sure you take the most important step first - find the most qualified realtor!

  

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Thomas Lloyd graduated from Purdue University Krannert School of Management with a degree in Management/Financial Option Investments. He has been living, investing, and working professionally in Mexico for over 15 years. A Mexican Certified Realtor he is the current president of TOPmexicorealestate, you can contact him at (512) 879-6546.

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