k-rico
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Favorite Real Estate Web Sites
I'm making the move to BCS for next winter after the summer heat is over. I'm thinking that readers of this website have a lot of real estate web
sites bookmarked.
Care to share?
For sale / for rent doesn't make any difference. I'm just trying to get the broadest picture of what's out there.
Web sites in spanish will get my attention.
Web sites built by Canadians with sales offices in Arizona doing business in Mexico via law offices in New York and financing from London will be at
the bottom of the list. 
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Paulclark
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www.eastcapehomes.com
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comitan
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http://cotakrealty.com/en/homes.html
http://www.cardoninmobiliaria.com.mx/english/products.htm
[Edited on 6-22-2009 by comitan]
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Woooosh
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There is no such thing as a real estate professional down here. There are no educational or regulatory requirements at all. There is no such thing as
a realtor license in Mexcio- people just put the magnetic realtor sign on their cars and drive around. There is no MLS or sysem for "comps" to guide
your offers.
That doesn't mean there aren't capable people who are honest and are very good at it- they just won't be the most visable on the web, have the pretty
office or drive the new car. He/she should be helpful- but not aggressive or overly eager. Forget the big names and fancy offices- they promise and
deliver nothing- most times they deliver much less.
What you are looking for is the one, knowledgable, honest person in your selected area who will protect your interests and can make the deal happen.
That person isn't likely to have a slick website or be a fast talker. Look for an older person who has lived inthe area you seek forever and knows
every quirk about the history of the properties. Be careful. You are shark bait down here and you will be the first drop of blood they have tasted
in a while. JMHO
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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backninedan
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Thats like asking the favorite way to put my huevos in a vise.
[Edited on 6-22-2009 by backninedan]
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CasaManzana
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For Baja this might be the most used-
http://www.bajaquest.com/realestate/index.html
Things are expensive, but at least we get a free trip around the sun once a year
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roamingthroughbaja
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What area are you looking in?
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Loreto recommendations:
If you are looking for a rental, Kathy manages quite a few properties for both short term and long term. She has lived a long time in Loreto. Here
is her website:
http://www.rentalsloreto.com/index.php
The realtor in Loreto that we are working with is Loreto's Properties/Ejido Solutions. Victor and his team have been great to work with over the 3
years it has taken to get the purchase of ejido land completed. (Buying ejido land is not for the faint of heart.) Right now with the real estate
slowdown in BCS, I sure want to send business the way of the locals who are responsive and easy to work with. Victor also owns Cormorant Dive Center
and teaches at the Univ.
http://www.ejidosolutions.com/listing.html
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comitan
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Correct website added.
http://cotakrealty.com/en/homes.html
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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k-rico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Woooosh
You are shark bait down here and you will be the first drop of blood they have tasted in a while. JMHO |
Thanks Woooosh
Caveat emptor
Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear
And it shows them pearly white
Just a jackknife has old MacHeath, babe
And he keeps it … ah … out of sight.
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Lee
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No professional RE people in Baja? Ouch.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Woooosh
There is no such thing as a real estate professional down here. There are no educational or regulatory requirements at all. There is no such thing as
a realtor license in Mexcio- people just put the magnetic realtor sign on their cars and drive around. There is no MLS or sysem for "comps" to guide
your offers. |
Too much broad stroking and generalizations in my opinion. Here's a link to the Todos MLS http://mlstodossantos.com/final/TSML-MainMap2020.htm.
There ARE professionals in Baja -- I just haven't met them. I know they exist, though.
I work with a guy from LA, former engineer, lives in BCS full time, became a National after 8 years, late 50s, fluent in Spanish. And he's liked
by most if not all in town.
Anyone want his name, U2U me.
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k-rico
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Thanks folks - keep 'em coming.
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Woooosh
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I guess the MLS depends where you live- in Rosarito the BajaMLS is just another real estate sales office. What would be KEY is access to actual sales
data like stateside- so you could do a comp analysis before you make an offer. People pay huge differences in price next door to each other, without
knowing it- until they move in and meet the neighbors that is...
[Edited on 6-23-2009 by Woooosh]
[Edited on 6-23-2009 by Woooosh]
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
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k-rico
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Vivastreet is an interesting website.
Comps are tough to get in Mex, but it is getting better.
I think a house in baja should be 1/4 to 1/3 the price of a comparable San Diego house. Rent or buy. A real rough rule. Waddya think?
[Edited on 6-23-2009 by k-rico]
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elizabeth
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If you are looking in Loreto, you could try www.loretorealty.com which is the website for Alexander Real Estate. Better if you are in Loreto and can visit the office. I have known
Alexander and the people who work in his office for several years. Alexander is a Mexican citizen, has worked in Loreto for many years, and his
ethics are impeccable, which, given the lack of regulation of the real estate business in Mexico is of primary importance.
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There is a strong difference of opinion. Be very careful. UTU me.
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roamingthroughbaja
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K rico, you still haven't indicated what area you are looking in. There are lots of options depending on where you want to be. Do you know
generally? North, south, Pacific, Cortez, beach, view, city, rural?
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k-rico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by roamingthroughbaja
K rico, you still haven't indicated what area you are looking in. There are lots of options depending on where you want to be. Do you know
generally? North, south, Pacific, Cortez, beach, view, city, rural? |
Mulege and anywhere south, either coast. Minimum requirements are 120VAC, hot water, broadband Internet, fenced outside area for two smallish dogs.
Besides that, I'm open.
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roamingthroughbaja
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Try this website for a nice area near La Paz. Listing #102 for a new house on a small lot or listing #139 for an RV site with 5th wheel on a large
lot. Both are fully fenced and have all the amenities you require. There is also a nice home for rent on the beach in Centenario for 12,000
pesos/month, but that will most likely be rented by the fall. Just some suggestions. There are more places on this link so you get a general idea.
www.vistabaja.com
http://www.vistabaja.com/index-1.htm
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BajaNuts
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I haven't used this agent for a transaction, but he has been and is very helpful to us as we muddle through our property situation. I don't mind
throwing his name out there as someone to check out. I've met him in person. He also gave us a lot of information when we were dealing with the
infamous  Dawn and Dixon Twin. If you ever hear that name or run into
them somewhere........CALL ME.........and then RUN! 
This agent is usually in the malecon office of Land's End-
Alonzo Stell REALTOR ®
Past President AMPI La Paz 2007 & 2008
NAR Transnational Referral Certified
Land's End Realty
www.landsendrealty.com
A. Obregon 460-E (Malecon)
La Paz, BCS Mexico
alonzo.stell@gmail.com
skype: alonzo.stell
Cell: 011-52-1-612-157-5369
U.S. 619-573-9680
Office 011-52-612-125-21-97
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