Buying Real Estate on the Yucatan Peninsula
Today in most of the large communities across the peninsula there are Yucatan real estate agents that provide tailored services to foreigners wishing to purchase property in a safe and secure manner. These services include: bilingual agents and administrative staff, standardized contracts, secure earnest money and Mexico escrow accounts, legal assistance, title insurance, funds wiring, monetary exchange banking, closing statements and continual brokerage services. A good real estate firm will build solid relationships with their clients, helping them with a range of issues that will confront the foreign buyer wishing to do business and/or live in Yucat n.
Additionally, a good real estate firm will have good connections for the best, multi-lingual attorneys, accountants, contractors, architects, etc You can meet many of these qualified brokers right here in our web site at TOP mexico real estate blog.
After selecting a Yucatan real estate agent, the buyer needs to check the various real estate websites (see the web site Mexico Real Estate) and choose the properties that he/she would like to tour. The agent will then need to contact the various owners and agents to schedule appointments.
It is a good idea to try and keep your selections to fewer than 6-8 properties a day. Trying to tackle more will prove to be frustrating and confusing. If you are looking for property on the beach, or in the countryside (ranches, haciendas or quintas), the driving times can be considerable. If you are searching for homes in M rida, keep in mind that traffic in M rida can be daunting and parking is often at a premium.
Invest a few days to do a thorough search of the properties that fall within your parameters. It will not take long for a prudent buyer to establish a sense of value and identify the best buys available. Your agent should be able to help you to know if a property is over-priced or a good buy.
Some agents may charge a small daily fee taking you around to see property. Their time has value. Many foreign buyers are here on exploratory trips, gathering information and getting a feel for the area prior to investing. Many do not buy.
It is only fair to compensate the agent for his/her time and gasoline. Most agents will refund the fee at closing. A knowledgeable agent is worth the fee. They can provide a ton of invaluable information.
After you have identified the property you wish to make an offer upon, your agent will draw up a standardized Mexico Offer to Buy Contract. The offer will be presented to the Seller and they will accept, decline or counter the offer. Negotiating on purchase price, closing date, inclusions and other details is common.
If your offer is accepted and everything is signed, it is time to provide the earnest money deposit and meet with your Notario/Attorney
Mitch Keenan has been a Licensed Broker in the United States since the 1980s. He holds a GRI and a CRS from NAR (National Association of Realtors). With over ten years of living and working in the Yucatan real estate industry, Mitch brings American business ethics and Mexico business experience together to give buyers unparalleled service. www.TOPmexicorealestate.com 512-879-6546
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