Thomas L. Lloyd,  Broker By Thomas L. Lloyd
2012-05-18

Preparing for Mexico retirement is an exciting time for many Americans and Canadians, since it means that they can enjoy a comfortable, warm-weather retirement that they can actually afford.  Yet, moving to a new country is a big step, and it’s important to prepare ahead of time!  The following are some tips on how to get ready for this big move.

Find the Ideal Property

This is one of the first important steps; the property a retiree chooses and its location, whether it’s a beachfront Mexico condo for sale or a cottage on a lakefront, will define a retiree’s lifestyle in many ways.  There are good online listings that can be consulted, and, most importantly, an experienced and qualified agent will be able to help any given retiree find that property that is just right for their needs and fits comfortably into their budget!  As already suggested, there is a large variety of property types, styles and locations to choose from.

Read a Mexico real estate blog

Mexico real estate blogs not only have excellent information about new developments and nice properties, but also about the different locations to choose from throughout the country.  If a retiree can’t choose between the beachfront or an old colonial city, blog posts will help give some insight into the differences.

Blogs of this sort will also have many other bits of useful information, like activities, events and sights to see, or how to ship belongings down to Mexico, or adjusting to a new culture where many people speak a different language.  Information on healthcare options will also be available, which are high-quality and low priced.

Talk to Others who Have Done It

If a retiree already has a real estate agent, they can ask them for the contact info for other retirees they’ve sold real estate to.  While talking to someone directly in person is always the best way to go, there are also excellent testimonials on the internet.

Make a Huge Snow Man!

Retirees moving to Mexico will be saying good-bye to snow, so why not enjoy it one last time?

In the end, the adjustment of moving to Mexico is easier than most future retirees think it will be; yet, using these resources makes an important and exciting step in life that much smoother and well planned out.

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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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