Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:17 AM
Andy Welbourne
Choosing the Right Mexico Real Estate Agent
An important aspect of purchasing real estate in Mexico is finding the right brokerIt is nota requirement to have a Mexico real estate license,
so anyone can sell real estate. However, there is a professional
association which adheres to ethical standards. This association is
called A.M.P.I. (The Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals)
and is recognized by NAR (National Association of Realtors in the USA).
Since real estate is a major investment, it is important to choose a
broker that forms a part of this association to assure you are dealing
with a reputable company in the Cancun Real estate market or any region throughout Mexico.
A
good broker should respond to your inquiries and as you build a
relationship, you will determine if this person will do the best job
for you. It is very important that you find a broker that has extensive
experience working with non-Mexican buyers, as the process is much more
complicated.
Once
you find a broker that you feel will do the best job for you, stick
with that broker. Provide them with as many details about your ideal
property and price range so he/she can offer you appropriate options.
Working with one good broker will streamline your search, saving you
lots of time and effort.
Consider
using a buyer s broker. This is a broker who concentrates on working
with buyers to find what they are looking for. Most brokers are listing
brokers, who essentially work for the seller. They spend much of their
time hunting for properties to list and their first goal is to sell you
their listings.
A
buyer s broker is accustomed to showing properties from many sources
with the goal of finding the right property for their client. Your
buyer s broker will guide you through the entire Mexico purchase process, beginning with the property search as well as closing and post closing assistance.
*Services
of a buyer s broker do not cost you more as commissions are built in to
the sales price and are shared by listing brokers.

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with a degree in Management/Financial Option Investments. He has been
living, investing, and working professionally in Mexico for over 15
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