Tips For Choosing A real estate agent
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Buying a property requires making many important financial decisions, understanding complex issues and completing a lot of paperwork. It helps to have an expert in your corner when undertaking such a large purchase. We can guide you through this process, and also provide you with access to property listings before they hit the general market. Here are some factors to consider when choosing your real estate professional:
- Look for a full-time agent – one who has experience completing transactions similar to yours. Many local agents only work part-time, a full time agent will have the experience necessary to make your experience stress free.
- Interview a few agents: Are they familiar with the area in which you are interested?
- Ask how much time the agent will have for you, and if they are available at night and on weekends? Again, a fulltime agent will probably work most weekends.
- Ask about their credentials and education: A good agent will continually strive to improve and gain knowledge of the latest real estate trends and hold the highest designations in their respective fields of expertise. Are they members of AMPI? If yes, they have to complete a good number of hours of education every year to maintian membership.
- Does the agent return your calls promptly? Time is money when attempting to buy a property.
- Ask for a list of properties they have sold or a list of references.
- Choose an agent who listens attentively to your needs and concerns. Pick an agent, with whom you feel comfortable.
Feel free to contact us to see of one of our agents is a perfect fit.
What our customers say
"We purchased our condo with Donna Lynn Davies at Timothy Real Estate Group. Donna took an entire day to drive us to many areas in and around Puerto Vallarta and showed us all of the condos we were interested in as well as new developments. Having lived for years in PV, she is very familiar with the various locations and has a great deal of knowledge. As foreigners, we were initially nervous about buying a place in another country; however, Donna walked us through the entire process of buying a place in Mexico and we quickly felt at ease. She was quick to respond to our many questions regarding the purchase as well as general questions about living in Mexico. Donna is knowledgeable and very professional. We feel lucky that we found her to use as our agent and highly recommend her to anyone thinking about buying. We now are proud owners of a beautiful condo on the beach and couldn’t be happier!
Brenda & RichBuyers
We cannot thank Nicole enough for the sound advice she gave us as we went through the buying process and the closing process. Nicole is a fierce negotiator and simply charms everyone with her glowing personality. Not only did she find us a property we absolutely loved, but she made it possible at a reasonable price. This lovely young lady is a highly capable professional, and will go all out to serve your needs. Furthermore, her support did not end there as we have sought out their advice in adjusting to the Mexican culture many times since the closing.
Buying property in Mexico can be a tedious and challenging acquisition. Nicole made it no different than purchasing property in the USA, and she actually went further than most US realtors in maintaining a close relationship after the purchase so that we always had a resource to use in handling matters in Mexico that you might not encounter in the states. Words cannot express our admiration and respect for the service she provided for us in purchasing our beautiful beachfront villa in Bucerias. We now have a dear friend.
David & KarenBuyers
Our purpose in writing this letter is to commend the quality, professionalism, and customer responsiveness of your realty firm in Puerto Vallarta, (PVR) Mexico, especially your agent Hugo Padilla. In no small measure, Hugo has completely changed our perspective on realtors, as he has professionally serviced our interests, needs, and hopes in buying a current vacation and a future retirement home in PVR. As a most qualified agent of Timothy Realty he has, time and again, been there for us as clients, throughout the processes involved before, during, and after the decision to buy.
Drs. Kevin & Nancy MurryBuyers
"Donna, I see you don’t sleep at night , either—lol. Thanks so much for everything!! A big weight off of my shoulders!! Now I wish I could sleep tonight, but I am in a whirlwind of packing and my mind is a-whirrin’. See you soon and we can't wait to see our new condo and you have made this so easy, thank you so much you're the best!
Carol and SpikeBuyers
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