When decide to buy Playa del Carmen real estate, reviewing Playa del Carmen MLS listings is an excellent first step. However, there are some very important items that the right agent can do for you that even the best Mexico MLS listings cannot, including the following.
Evaluate properties in person
Since you will be starting your property search from back home, and probably doing most of it from back home until you are satisfied that you have several good options to view and there is a good likelihood that one of them really be the property, it helps make this process more efficient to have a reliable agent working on your behalf in Mexico who has seen (or will see) the properties and neighborhoods in person. They will see and notice things that you cannot see over a listing, and they will communicate this info with you.
Review the legal status of properties
Besides the fact that you're not in Playa del Carmen, if you are like 99% of North Americans, checking the legal status of a property in Mexico is probably not something you would know how to do; yet, it is completely to your benefit to have this checked before investing the time and money to come down and view properties in person.
Find properties that are on other listings or unlisted
There are no definitive MLS listings in Playa del Carmen (or the rest of Mexico for that matter) as there are in the U.S. or Canada. This means that to find all the best options, the person searching needs to know where to look and where it is most likely to find suitable properties. An agent can also find unlisted properties as they work in the town on a day to day basis. Both of these take experience.
Make special suggestions
An agent can make suggestions on properties that might not fit your criteria 100%, but hold special appeal; in your own search, you may overlook such options.
Help you arrange a visit
When the time comes that you feel you have found a good number of suitable properties, the right agent will help you arrange anything from the property viewing schedule to finding a suitable hotel or even being picked up at the airport. This can save a lot of hassle and even missing out on important viewings when this big event comes.
By all means, start your search with a good Playa del Carmen MLS listing service online; but be sure to take time and also find the right agent.
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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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