Michael Green, puertovallarta Broker By Michael Green
2011-11-07

For many Americans and Canadians, Puerto Vallarta real estate is their key to living out their dream lifestyle with year-round warm-weather on the beach.   Many buyers are also aware that there are differences involved in buying property in another country.   To address this issue, buyers can - and should - prepare themselves to make educated decisions while choosing and buying Mexico beachfront for sale.   The following are tips to help them do this.

  

Mexico real estate guides - There are e-books available online for free that cover all the basics you need to know as a first-time buyer in Mexico.   They include issues such as the different contracts involved, the “Restricted Zone” and choosing your agent.     The best ones have been prepared by a group of experienced professionals, usually with the purpose of promoting professionalism and protecting buyers from common errors.

  

Blogs, online articles, Q & A - There are many other online resources available that cover any topic from ones similar to those mentioned for the real estate guide above to new restaurants and favorite beaches.   These can help you get a good grasp on the market, the areas available within Puerto Vallarta and what life is like, while also offering you solid, professional information.

  

Past real estate buyers - If you know someone who has already bought in Mexico, talk to them about their experience.   If you don't, you can ask your agent.   This will help you prepare yourself for the good things to look forward to, as well as any common difficulties.   Make sure you remember, though, that each buyer's experience is unique, and you may encounter different difficulties, or find some pleasant surprises of your own!

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Basic common sense - This point may sound almost insulting to some people, but many Americans and Canadians for some reason think that it's a good idea to put their money at risk in a way they would never do back home, simply because they're in Mexico.   “I guess this is the normal way here,” many people might think when a questionable situation occurs.   However, if you wouldn't feel save doing it while buying real estate or investing large sums of money back home, all that much more reason not to do it in a country you don't know.   Don't leave your brains at the border!

  

A qualified, professional broker - This will be the one most important step to take to ensure your real estate transaction is carried out safely.   Take your time, check credentials and check references.

  

Following these tips, you will find that buying in Puerto Vallarta is as safe and secure as back home.   It may take some time investment, but it is worth it since this is your future dream home, and you want to start off your experience on the right foot.

  

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Region:  Puerto Vallarta real estate by Michael Green, an expert on Mexican real estate contract law, Green is active in national and state realty boards.  Green's excellent service record both in Puerto Vallarta and the U.S, combined with an old-fashioned work ethic and an intimate knowledge of Puerto Vallarta's luxury market, make him the ideal person to consult for real estate transactions. You can contact him at (512) 879-6546.

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