Alexito10 Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Thinking of selling your home? We would like to BUY a HOME, 3 bedrooms or 2 bedrooms with casita. Chula Vista Norte area, Libramiento, San Antonio, East or Central Ajijic. Our son attends Loyola and we want to be fairly close to the school. LAKE VIEW, modern, open concept preferred. Development ok. Would consider VIEW LOT if ready to build. Prefer Sale by Owner. Please send PM. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Brave soul you are...very best of luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Loco Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 What’s your price range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexwanabe Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 I messaged you privately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 You may find a lot of "by owner" sales have inflated ideas about what the house is worth. Also you need to give a price range as what you described can easily go over a half million depending on square footage, location and amenities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 So the owners of this site now allow home sales? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 So far, nobody is acting like a seller, so I guess no harm, no foul. Probably won't be long though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 29 minutes ago, ComputerGuy said: So the owners of this site now allow home sales? They always allowed ISO posts for rentals and sales with responses by private message — I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Rentals, yes, sales I don't believe so. For obvious reasons. Guess we will find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernguy Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Even if it does happen things begin to get tricky starting from money transfers, contracts, taxes, deeds etc. Eventually they end up getting an agent. Amazing what lengths people will go through to save themselves paying someone a commission. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtimer Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 You might want to avoid San Juan Cosala with all the organized crime there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtimer Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 I mean it says right on the map: " Raquet Club " 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 3 hours ago, southernguy said: Even if it does happen things begin to get tricky starting from money transfers, contracts, taxes, deeds etc. Eventually they end up getting an agent. Amazing what lengths people will go through to save themselves paying someone a commission. A lawyer and notario can handle it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunFan Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 4 hours ago, southernguy said: Even if it does happen things begin to get tricky starting from money transfers, contracts, taxes, deeds etc. Eventually they end up getting an agent. Amazing what lengths people will go through to save themselves paying someone a commission. Yeah, an 8%, price-fixed commission. SunFan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 6 hours ago, ComputerGuy said: So the owners of this site now allow home sales? No, he's looking to purchase not sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 I don't see the difference, to Coldwell. They started this site to attract customers. What does it matter if they are buying or selling? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Mainecoons said: No, he's looking to purchase not sell. So Coldwell Banker Realty does not sell houses? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Relax...Buyers are liars...He'll want an agent soon enough...Take a deep breath 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 13 hours ago, pappysmarket said: Relax...Buyers are liars...He'll want an agent soon enough...Take a deep breath Exactly. You can't avoid real estate companies here, virtually everything that is for sale is through them. If the OP wants to have a crack at the great majority of home sales here he'll likely end up dealing with an agent. Generally FSBO is no bargain, it is all about the seller wanting to avoid paying a brokerage fee. FSBO bargains can be found, it just takes a lot of patience. If one has a definite preference to area, a good strategy is to walk that area and maybe put out flyers indicating you are looking to buy. This approach is a lot of work and really requires a fair amount of local knowledge and knowledge about real estate. The property he described is going to be over $250K in most cases. The best tactic is working with a good agent and making aggressive offers until you find someone who really wants to sell and maybe got a good deal themselves. There are so many pitfalls here in real estate I'd never touch it without the help of a good agent. And I used to be one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 If buying on price alone is a high priority, then there is a high probability you will find out just why you got such a good deal....IMO So many potential "gotchas" here....and with no disclosures, it's a minefield and realtors gladly supply you with rose tinted glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 minute ago, ea93105 said: If buying on price alone is a high priority, then there is a high probability you will find out just why you got such a good deal....IMO So many potential "gotchas" here....and with no disclosures, it's a minefield and realtors gladly supply you with rose tinted glasses. I'm shocked to hear that! At Lakeside? Less than scrupulous realtors? Lots of Buyer Remorse? Not the place I remember, shame. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utilitus Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 22 hours ago, Youngtimer said: I mean it says right on the map: " Raquet Club " Bingo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 IMHO, the deepest pitfall is the total lack of any legal obligation regarding "disclosure". Give that one some serious thought. Yes, you can have an inspection, but that doesn't include what's buried under the walls...like the water connection between your house and five neighbors. Oh, and the gas connections, too.😎 If the owner hasn't told the realtor.....you're on your own, in any case. Good luck, and be careful. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Maybe the real problem in Mexico in real estate and other enterprises is the lack of enforcement on the LAW?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapalence Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 40 minutes ago, bigd said: Maybe the real problem in Mexico in real estate and other enterprises is the lack of enforcement on the LAW?? Just my opinion, but if this is an issue for someone, Mexico may not be their dream home 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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