The Gringo”s Survival Guide: How to Pick the Right Agent and Avoid.
Purchasing property with the goal of making wine is totally different than buying a house or condo. There are considerations that you would never begin to think about in the United States or Canada. Be sure to work with an agent who has experience with this type of purchase in Mexico. If they don?t have personal experience, let them know you don?t have a problem working with an associate of theirs that does have the proper experience. If your agent isn?t willing to share some of their commission to make sure you are protected, maybe they are not the right agent for you.
Rule #6: Ask for documentation on listings. So many times the agent will tell you they have a great listing, but can?t provide you with documentation showing proof of title. There is nothing worse than getting your heart set on a property and then after weeks or months of running around in circles, you find out that the seller doesn?t have clear title.more
