When you make the big decision to buy Puerto Vallarta real estate, you will want to take the right steps from the beginning to ensure that the process is safe and as smooth as possible, starting off your dream lifestyle on the right foot. The following are the essential steps to take from the get go.
Find Good Mexico MLS Listings
A good place to start off is finding good MLS listings for the Puerto Vallarta area. Mexico doesn’t have any universal MLS listing system like in the U.S. or Canada. However, Puerto Vallarta has a shared MLS system which combines the listings of the leading agencies in the area. It is important to find an online listing service from an organization that has access to this system.
Puerto Vallarta has a wide variety of properties including homes, condos and lots in many location styles, such as golf course, marina, downtown, beachfront and hillside. Good listings will reflect this variety. They will also include a good description and a thorough photo gallery.
Read Up on the Area
There are many great resources on the internet to find out more about Puerto Vallarta – attractions, day to day life, pictures, events, restaurants, etc. These will help you learn a little more about Puerto Vallarta, plan your life there and perhaps even choose a location or property type. A real estate blog will be a good source of information specifically about properties but also about communities, activities and events of interest to expats.
Find Information about Real Estate in Mexico
A good real estate blog will also offer information about the buying process, prices in Puerto Vallarta, specific items to watch for in this area, spotlight deals, new developments and much more. You can also consider downloading e-books (there are some prepared by Mexico’s leading professionals, available for free!), brochures and information pamphlets.
Contact a Professional Agent
This will be the one most important step you will take; an agent will know what information to ask you so they can work on your behalf in Puerto Vallarta looking for any property available that meets your criteria. They will also guide you through the purchase and closing processes safely. This step is worth taking some time and making sure you find the right agent with professional qualifications and good experience.
Following these steps will prepare you to make the searching and buying process safe and smooth, starting your new life in Paradise off on the right foot!
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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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