When you finally make the big decision to buy to buy Yucatan real estate and move to Mexico, you will want to begin your search process as soon as possible; even if you have no hurry (which is better) the earlier you start, the more time you’ll have to search for that perfect property for the right price. The following are steps you can take from back home to begin your search off to the right start.
Find Good Mexico MLS Listings – This is an easy first step; you’ll want to find online Yucatan MLS listings that are thorough and well organized, reflecting the broad variety of colonial homes, beachfront properties and countryside estates available in Yucatan. This will give you a good basis to get a feel for what’s out there, how much it costs and what your preference is.
Educate Yourself – Look up a Mexico real estate blog, an e-book on the basics of buying safely in Mexico, and articles about different property options, the purchasing process, the market and other relevant factors. The more you know about Yucatan real estate, the better prepared you will be to make your dream become reality when you actually find the right property.
Learn about Life in Yucatan – Life in Yucatan can be a romantic lifestyle in the charming colonial city of Merida, it can be beachfront luxury in the nearby towns or it can be a relaxing lifestyle in a large countryside estate. It’s worth your while to read about Americans and Canadians who have chosen any of these lifestyles, find out about the ups and downs, and see which one appeals to you best.
Contact an Agent – This will probably the most important step you take; it is also the one you should be most careful about. Make sure your agent is professional (member of AMPI, the Mexican professional association for realtors) and experienced; also be sure that you get a good “gut feeling.”
Investigate Financing – If you are buying by be means of a mortgage or other financing, make sure you are aware of your options directly in Mexico, the requirements and the steps involved in gaining financing in Mexico. There are both benefits and disadvantages. Make sure you know both.
These are all steps that you can complete online, by phone and over e-mail so you can get your property search in Yucatan off to a really good start, even before arranging a trip to Yucatan.
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Region: Campeche 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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