Prudential Vallarta Blog

By Marilyn Newman

I and several other area real estate agents recently sat for the exam of the A.M.P.I. approved Real Estate II course in English, given by Lic. Rafael Valdez, a certified instructor recognized by SEP (Secreteria de Educación Pública) and IDEFT (Instituto de Formación para el Trabajo del Estado de Jalisco).  The course covered a range of topics to re-enforce daily professional life and to instruct the experienced real estate professional in certain aspects of real estate law and documentation.

There were not nearly enough agents taking the course though.  It might seem like we are beating a dead horse by perpetually bringing up the benefits of continuing education for all area real estate agents and brokers, but I hold that the horse isn’t dead, he just needs a good beating.

For those agents who have not taken advantage of the courses being offered, there will be another opportunity to become the professional, well educated and informed agent we all hope to be.  A new course is being considered for early October and others will be formed based on requests.

For more information on course schedules and topics please contact Lic. Rafael Valdez by e-mail:  raval@rex-mexico.com; or cellular:  (322) 294-1679.  To learn more about A.M.P.I. please contact Elena Andrade at El Grupo Bienes Raíces, (329) 298-1212, or Vanessa Lopez with AMPI Vallarta, Cel: 322 135 7421, ampivallarta@gmail.com

Marilyn Newman is a real estate consultant with Prudential California Realty-Vallarta Division. She can be reached by email at marilyn.newman@prurealtypv.com.

By Marilyn Newman

Marilyn Newman Ed Rogalski and Michelle Lenz

I love my life.  Where else could you go to work, in this case to the monthly meeting of A.M.P.I. Riviera-Nayarita, and relax in a gorgeous villa facing the majestic Pacific enjoying fresh orange juice and a delicious croissant while being informed on important issues relating to real estate around the bay.  That gorgeous villa was one of the luxurious Punta de Mita Four Seasons properties and the important issues were, well, important.

The Association meetings are held monthly to provide area realtors the opportunity to network and be informed of changes and topics relevant to their real estate markets.

This month’s agenda, presented by President Tere Kimball of Prudential Vallarta, included an update on a new system proposed to assist area realtors in promoting their properties and it was announced that the up-coming 50-hour Real Estate II course was at capacity, but a one-day seminar was being scheduled as well as the A.M.P.I. National Conference to be held in Morelia on October 11^th-14^th.

Concluding the business of the day, agents enjoyed a tour of the property and were invited to view additional villas in the development.  What a life.

For more information on A.M.P.I  Riviera Nayarita, contact Elena at El Grupo de Bienes Raices (329) 298-1212 or Vanessa Lopez with A.M.P.I. Vallarta, Cel: 322 135 7421, ampivallarta@gmail.com.

Marilyn Newman is a real estate consultant with Prudential California Realty-Vallarta Division. She can be reached by email at marilyn.newman@prurealtypv.com.