Thomas L. Lloyd,  Broker By Thomas L. Lloyd
2012-03-06

When you make the decision that you want to buy Mexico real estate, before you actually get down to the actual location of your future dream home, you’re probably going to spend a good deal of time using the internet for your preliminary search.  For this reason, it’s important to know what Mexico real estate tools are available and make the most of them.  The following are a few suggestions for online tools and how to use them.

 

Mexico real estate blog – Before you get too far into your search, it’s a good idea to find a well prepared blog, written by leading professionals.  A real estate blog will not only offer updates on new properties, but it will also provide information about various locations throughout Mexico, information on the purchasing process, how to find an agent, search tips, what to look for in a property, videos and much more.  Blogs of this sort will often address the most common concerns that buyers have about buying and living in Mexico, such as safety, the cost of living, etc.  There will also be posts about lifestyle.

 

Listings – While you are getting a feel for what buying and living in Mexico is all about, you can begin to search listings.  Make sure the listings you are using are thorough and well-organized.  When you open the listings for any given area, you should be able to see a clear organization, usually least expensive to most expensive.  You should also be able to change the sort option, and search according to your specific criteria, like price and property type.

 

Bookmarks & Notifications – There are some useful tools that make good listings very easy to use.  These include bookmarks and e-mail notifications.  Bookmarks allow you to save properties you like so you can easily go back to them and compare once you’ve browsed some more.  E-mail notifications allow you to save your criteria and receive an e-mail every time a new listing is added that matches that criteria.  This saves you the trouble of having to go back every time and look through the same list again.

 

E-books, Kits & FAQs – More detailed information can be found on specific topics, like the closing process and the legalities of buying in Mexico in free e-books, FAQ pages and article kits.

While you’ll want to spend the bulk of your time viewing actual properties, these tools will help you get ready for that important step even before you set foot in Mexico.

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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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