One hesitation that people quite naturally feel when considering their upcoming Tulum real estate purchase is the prospect of doing everything from a distance – searching, building and owning. Fortunately, the situation has become so common that there are tools and services in place to make this this easier and more secure. The following are some tools that are out there for each stage.
Searching for Tulum Real Estate
When you begin your search for a lot, home or condo in Tulum, you probably won’t be in Tulum or be able to travel to Tulum every weekend to view properties. A good place to start off is online Mexico MLS listings. Good listings will give you a feel for what’s available and what prices are like. Once you get an idea for what you like, it’s worth finding an experienced and professional agent who can search on your behalf in Tulum, keeping their eyes open for any property that meets your criteria as they are out and about in the market. Eventually, this same agent will guide you through the purchasing process safely.
Building a Home
Many Americans and Canadians who buy in Tulum purchase land, since it is still a growing community and land options are plentiful and well-priced. However, those building in Tulum will have a similar complication; they won’t be present to oversee the project. While it is not recommendable to leave building unsupervised, there are professional building teams that will actually coordinate all the various steps in construction, from design to minute finishing details, and ensure that each section is carried out correctly. They provide photos, updates and complete cost reports by internet so owners can have a firm grasp on what’s going on.
Ownership
For those who don’t have the luxury of living in Tulum all year round, again the question arises – what will I do with my property while I’m gone? Some people pack everything up, lock up and leave it like that. Yet, it is advantageous to have someone keeping an eye on things and maintaining anything necessary. There are very good property management groups that provide this service, and can also put the property on the rental market if the owner desires. They likewise offer updates and information by e-mail.
Searching, building and owning real estate at a distance in Tulum is not only possible, but there are now approaches that make it easier. This point should not be a hesitation for perspective buyers, but it should be one that they investigate.
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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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