Maximize your property’s potential by listing your property with Lake Chapala Realty!
We are experts in Selling your Home!
Explore the full range of sales services provided by Lake Chapala Realty, a leading real estate agency in the Lake Chapala area. From expert home evaluations to strategic marketing, our team is dedicated to ensuring a successful sale for every client.
At Lake Chapala Realty, we understand that selling a property can be a complex process. That’s why we offer a full suite of sales services designed to streamline the selling experience and maximize the potential of your property. Our experienced team of real estate professionals is committed to delivering exceptional results and will guide you through every step of the selling journey.
Let’s start with the following and move on to how we will market your home and SELL IT!
Free Home Evaluation… One of our main services is to provide a free and accurate evaluation of your home. Our expert agents will assess the market value of your property based on factors such as location, size, condition and recent market trends. This evaluation serves as a starting point to determine the optimal selling price and attract potential buyers.
Pricing strategy… Rely on our expertise to establish an effective pricing strategy. We leverage our in-depth knowledge of the local market to determine the right balance between attracting buyers and maximizing the value of your property. Our goal is to help you achieve a competitive but realistic price that guarantees a timely sale.
Property staging and enhancement… To enhance the appeal of your property, we offer expert staging advice and recommendations. Our team will guide you in optimizing the visual aesthetics of your property, de-cluttering spaces and creating a welcoming environment that appeals to buyers. These small but impactful adjustments can significantly improve the perceived value and marketability of your property.
Skilled negotiation… Count on our negotiating expertise to secure the best possible terms for your sale. Our agents are experts in the negotiation process, protecting your interests and maximizing your financial benefits. We strive to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome, while ensuring your satisfaction.
Selecting qualified buyers… Our experienced agents conduct a thorough screening of buyers to ensure that only qualified and serious buyers are presented to you. We verify their financial capacity, their pre-approval status and their willingness to proceed with the purchase. This saves you time and gives you peace of mind throughout the negotiation process.
Capital gains tax calculation… Our team offers specialized assistance in calculating capital gains tax for sellers. We understand the importance of accurately assessing the tax implications of your real estate transaction. Our experts will work closely with you, taking into account factors such as the acquisition cost of the property, improvements and applicable tax regulations. Through comprehensive capital gains tax calculations, we aim to help you manage the financial aspects of your sale more effectively.
Transaction Management… Lake Chapala Realty handles all tasks related to the transaction, including handling paperwork, coordinating with attorneys, escrow services, and other professionals involved in the closing process. We ensure that all necessary documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner, guiding you through a smooth and hassle-free transaction.
MARKET YOUR HOME
Our specialized marketing team will showcase your property’s unique features to a wide audience of potential buyers. Through a multi-channel approach, we employ digital marketing techniques, professional photography, virtual tours and compelling property descriptions. This ensures that your listing stands out on online platforms, social media, email campaigns and traditional print media. We leverage our extensive network and online presence to give your property maximum exposure. Your listing will be displayed on our website, popular real estate portals, and other high traffic platforms frequented by potential buyers in the Lake Chapala area. This multi-platform approach ensures that your property reaches a wide group of interested people.
Your ad will never go unnoticed
We aim to sell your home for the maximum price in the minimum amount of time. To some extent, achieving that goal is a numbers game. We have to create a richly detailed,
spectacular home, and then we have to get it in front of as many potential buyers as possible.
Did you know that, as of 2013, nine out of ten homebuyers used the web to find their new home?
The number of buyers using the Internet to find their next home is increasing every day. Traffic to online real estate marketplaces is skyrocketing. The power of the web is growing. And we have been able to successfully establish ourselves on the Internet to take advantage of this constant flow of real estate buyers.
“87% of recent buyers consider their real estate agent to be a very useful source of information. Websites were perceived as the most useful source of information at 93%. Buyers who use the web see a median of 10 homes, while those who do not use the Internet see a median of 4 – 60% less!”
Your ad will be advertised everywhere
The web is now by far the most important advertising medium for real estate, and that is becoming more and more true every day. Fortunately, we have managed to stay ahead of this trend, and have been working continuously to increase my web presence, so that I can post listings on more sites very quickly, putting properties in front of online buyers very effectively.
We subscribe to Point2 Agent, a web service that connects real estate professionals with each other and with the top real estate advertisers on the web. This service allows us to advertise your listing on our website and on many other national and international real estate websites, along with over 25 of the most active online real estate marketplaces, including Point2Homes.com, Kijiji, and Trovit. Thanks to this listing service, and our many contacts, you will find that we belong to a powerful online network that can make a substantial difference in the exposure your property receives.
Your ad is on the Internet
Multiple search platforms… Not only will we help your listing attract attention through “natural search” sites such as Google, Yahoo! and MSN, but we will also place your listing on real estate specific search sites such as Point2Homes.com, Kijiji and Trovit. In total, we have access to over 25 different ad marketplaces where your ad can be displayed.
Converting browsers into homebuyers… Today’s buyers expect lightning-fast responses to their emails and inquiries, they expect regular updates, and they expect an impressive, feature-packed website. Our web pages are not only designed to attract and engage today’s buyers, but also include numerous behind-the-scenes software elements that will help us sell your home.
Better information… We add as many high quality photos and detailed information as possible to your ad, so you have a better chance of attracting more buyers. In fact, 92% of online shoppers find photos very useful in ads, and 89% favor detailed information.
More information to attract buyers
Better listings… What’s the big deal? Well, it’s simple – many independent studies show that better listings with more photos attract more visitors, keep buyers looking at your home longer, and generate more quality leads.
More photos… We understand the power of quality photos, and will include as many photos as possible to help draw attention to your listing.
More information…Buyers want information. It’s natural: they’re trying to make an informed decision about an important purchase. So instead of withholding information about your property, I provide them with as much information as possible. Not only does this make your listing easier to find on the Internet and help ensure that inquiries about your property are serious… but it can also attract more attention from buyers who find it.
More personality… Nobody knows your home better than you. That’s why, if you are interested, we can create a special area of your ad where you can add your own comments. You can even log in with your own password and access statistics about the visitors your ad attracts.
More power… Our listings always include Google maps with satellite images, virtual tours and many other features to show your property at the highest level of professionalism and technological elegance.
Our network… is set up so that buyers can register their preferences and receive listings by email. This means that you may already have dozens of buyers on standby who are looking for the type of property you are offering. As soon as you have finished working on your listing, it will be instantly emailed to these buyers.
Our websites… (yes, we have two websites .com and .mx on two separate platforms) for maximum exposure. We have the ability to send a notification directly to a cell phone as a text message if a prospect is interested in your property and inquiring about it. This means we are able to respond with incredible speed to important potential buyers.
Our software… automatically places potential buyers in a communication program so that we make sure to maintain friendly contact with them, encouraging more repeat visits to our website and more repeat visits to your listing.
Our advantage… is in the technological tools we use to present your property in the most effective way possible and get it discovered by as many potential buyers as possible. In modern markets, having a technological edge can have a dramatic impact. We have that advantage, and we look forward to using it to your advantage.
Ongoing communication and support… we prioritize clear and regular communication with our customers. Throughout the sales process, we provide updates on market activity, buyer feedback and any changes in the competitive landscape. Our team is available to answer your questions and concerns, and provide guidance whenever necessary.
YOUR PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD AND ALL PARTIES INVOLVED ARE CONGRATULATED.
Let’s prepare for closing… We will help you by providing you with the necessary documentation to ensure a smooth closing process. To begin with, we need proof of 10% of the earnest money deposit along with a signed offer from all parties involved, which we will keep for your records.
For the closing process in Mexico, where buyers are free to choose their Notary (attorneys who are federally appointed), we will inform you of the appointed Notary. We have established working relationships with several Notaries and will promptly initiate the necessary procedures by providing them with all the required documentation related to your property. We will also work with the Notary to determine if you are exempt from capital gains tax (ISR) or if any taxes are required to be paid. In the latter case, we will work diligently with the Notary to secure the most favorable tax rate in accordance with Mexican law.
We take care of calculating the severance pay for your maid or gardener, making sure that the amount is accurately determined based on Mexican labor laws. We will guide you through the process and make sure that the severance payment is duly signed by your maid or gardener. Additionally, we will ask the new buyers if they wish to retain the services of their staff once they become the new owners of the property.
Sample checklist of seller’s and buyer’s documents…
To provide you with a clear understanding of the financial aspects, we generate closing statements that describe the exact amount you will receive for your property on the day of closing.
To transfer the responsibility of the utility bills from your name to the new buyer, we prepare the necessary documents for you to sign for the CFE electricity bills, TELMEX telephone bills and SIMAPA water bills. This ensures that utility bills will no longer be associated with your name once you are no longer the owner of the home.
If your property is part of a homeowners association (HOA), we will contact the board on your behalf to obtain a letter confirming the absence of outstanding debts. This letter is a crucial requirement for the closing process.
Sample Closing Checklist…
During the closing, we meticulously review and verify the accuracy of the deed, making sure that all information is correct. Only after both parties have carefully reviewed and signed the deed, do we proceed with the payment for your property, which will be deposited into the account specified by you, the seller.
As you may have heard, we offer a wide range of sales services tailored to your specific needs. From accurate home evaluations and strategic pricing to professional marketing, expert negotiation and transaction management, we are committed to delivering exceptional results.