“This is a once in a lifetime deal! You’d better move quickly …”
How many times have you heard a phrase like this, and then scratch your head wondering if it really was a super deal, or if there’s some problem that you’re not aware of? It leave you unsure if you should move quickly before you really loose the chance of a lifetime, or avoid the whole situation to avoid complications.
In the case of Mexico real estate, there are certain steps you can take to educate yourself and have a clear idea of how to react to situations like this. The following are a few tips.
Get clear, professional information about buying safely in Mexico
Make sure you know what’s required to make a property legally safe. Be familiar with the basics, such as the process involved in transferring a property, the “Restricted Zone,” contracts and legal processes. There is nothing unsafe about buying in Mexico of you are knowledgeable about the processes and differences. An excellent resource is an e-book Mexico real estate guide, some of which are available online for free.
Get to know your market
As you’re learning the basics, consider the area where you are going to buy. Make sure you know which part of Mexico you want; some simple online searches can give you a glimpse of which area will suit you the best. Some online listings for the main areas in Mexico which appeal to Americans and Canadians include descriptions and pictures of each of these. Reviewing listings is also a good idea to get to know what normal prices are, and what you get for those prices. Blogs, news and other online resources can let you know what life is like and what’s going on in the area.
Review real estate deals – Some real estate networks include special listings that include only price reductions and other significant discounts. Reviewing these will help you know what constitutes a good deal, how many are out there, and how urgent it is to move quickly.
Work with an experienced agent
In all cases, an experienced agent committed to your best interest will advise moving with due care, even when moving quickly for a hot deal that is likely to disappear quickly. Having the knowledge mentioned above, and the backing of an experienced agent, it should be much more clear if the deal is really a good one. Furthermore, if the deals you are looking at have been pre-selected by an experienced, qualified agent, they will probably have done basic screening to be sure everything is in order with the property.
Basically, if you ever feel like you’re being pushed or are uncomfortable with a deal, it’s better to look elsewhere. On the other hand, if you are backed by the support mentioned above, you can move on a great deal with confidence.
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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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