Thomas L. Lloyd, mazatlan Broker By Thomas L. Lloyd
2011-11-22

When you decide to buy Mexico real estate, you probably imagine yourself to be hunting for a bargain; yet few buyers know what they need to do to really find a good real estate deal in Mexico.  If you use the following steps, you will increase your probability of enjoying excellent savings on Mexico condos for sale.

Know the Market – Take time to get to know the market where you are buying.  While there are similarities in all real estate searches, Mexico has different factors affecting prices; for example, in Mexico bubbles and bursts don’t create as drastic fluctuation in pricing, mostly because buying on credit is less common and more strictly regulated.  Even within Mexico, there is variation in how markets behave.  Some lesser known beachfront markets and some that have already passed their boom tend to be fairly static in pricing; others are changing even while you carry out your search.  Do you know what prices were like five years ago? Last year? Now? Having this information on hand will help you decide if what you’re finding is good deal.

Use Online Tools – Once you have an idea of what your market looks like – current pricing and trends in the change – you can use online tools to help you find price reductions, fire sales and preconstruction discounts.  Browsing through entire listings for a deal can be time consuming, and, unless you are experienced in knowing what to look for, you might miss some deals or think a condo is a good deal that really is just normal.  Professionals have gone to the work of identifying these deals; take advantage of the hard work they’ve already done with their knowledge and experience!

Work with an Experienced Agent – The next step is to work with one of these very professionals.  They know the market and are most capable of identifying a good that will suit your needs. So why go to all the work in step 1, then?  That way you know what’s going on, and you can be confident that your agent is working to find you the best deal.

Consider All Options Equally – While we might fall in love with the beachfront, it’s often worth considering options that are a little back from the beach.  There are usually really nice communities that are walking distance from the beach, but prices are lower just because they are little further away.  This same concept could apply to distance to the lakefront.  If you are interested in projects of the sort, you may also consider a fixer-upper.  Up-and-coming communities often still offer lower prices than their established counterpart.  In general, the point is, leave doors open, and consider options that were not the first thought that came to your mind.  You and your agent might find that perfect deal in a community that wasn’t your first pick.

 

Buy with Confidence, but Don’t be Rushed – Finding a great deal can give us a rush of excitement, and, yes, it often is necessary to “move quickly” to catch a deal before someone else nabs it.  Being well-informed (step 1) and working with an experienced agent (step 3) can give you the support you need to move with confidence when the right deal appears, or discard options that are really not right for you.  On the other hand, you should never feel rushed or pressured to move quickly on a certain property against your gut feeling; even when you are excited, your agent should work with you to move with a “clear head” and carry out the transaction according to due process and in order.   This kind of care and preparation will ensure that your real estate deal will be your dream come-true!

Enjoy your real estate search and good luck in finding your property deal in Mexico!

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Region:  Mazatlan real estate 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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