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Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals By Marilyn Newman

At both national and local levels, A.M.P.I. represents the formalizing of a stringent code of ethics and procedures for the countries’ real estate professionals.  Local chapters are formed to serve the community in each region to insure that real estate clients will be aided by well qualified and experienced brokers and agents.

Vallarta is proud to have three such chapters in the region, comprised of A.M.P.I. Vallarta, A.M.P.I. Riviera-Nayarita and A.M.P.I. Compostella.  These three organizations have been working together to bring a higher level of professionalism to the industry by the coordination of continuing education courses, community service projects and oversight.

Each Association meets monthly to provide area realtors the opportunity to network and be informed of changes and topics relevant to their real estate markets which has recently included a change in the MLS Vallarta system.  While it isn’t mandatory that an individual be a member of A.M.P.I., those who are can be counted on to conduct themselves and their brokerages in a professional and ethical manner through the guidelines brought forward both nationally and regionally.

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

Many real estate agents ask why they should belong to an Association.  Their question implies, what can it do for me?  If we make just a little mind shift and see it as not outside of ourselves, but as an integral part of who we are, we can see that what we do for an Association, then we do for ourselves.

What do you want from your Association?  Professional Status, Code of Ethics and Conduct, Oversight and Professional Growth are just a few of the benefits one can receive. Those who choose to stay outside of the Association must “prove” they possess these qualities and attributes individually and with every client and contact; those who qualify to join the Association receive this “proof” as part of their Association benefits.

If you don’t need or want any of the previously mentioned benefits, then an Association might not be for you. But, if you want to work with other like-minded professionals and want to be seen as someone who belongs in this profession, maybe it is worth the time and money to join.

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

FLEXING A.M.P.I. MLS

By Marilyn Newman

Flex those triplexes! That’s right, triplex, not triceps.  We’re talking about the new real estate multiple listing service (MLS Vallarta) provided by FlexMLS and brought to you by A.M.P.I. (Asociacion Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios) Vallarta, Riviera-Nayarita and Compostela.  The first educational seminar for the new MLS Vallarta put area real estate professionals on the fast track to flexing success.

One of the A.M.P.I. Directors said, ““Flexing” is using our official MLS Vallarta  software to:  Communicate with each other and the public; create our own A.M.P.I. brand and become the real estate leaders in the market.”

To a packed room, several area brokers presented various facets of the new system, explaining “how-to” and features such as creating portals for clients, map (area) searches and mobile access.

Robin Miller of Carpe Diem said, “Very well organized.  I love the bells and whistles of the system and I look forward to the A.M.P.I. public web site bringing more clients to our A.M.P.I. members.

Marilyn Newman is a Sales Associate with Prudential California Realty-Vallarta Division.  She can be contacted at marilyn.newman@prurealtypv.com.

It was a very busy week for area real estate professionals taking advantage of what their Association had to offer.

The last Friday of every month brings a new focus of continuing education to the three regional chapters of the Mexico Real Estate Association (AMPI – Asociacion Mexicana de  Profesionales Inmobiliarios).   The May course entitled, AMPI:  Code of Ethics and Conduct, brought together more than 50 agents with an interest in furthering their professional careers.

Presenting this course were brokers, Saul Groman-Carpe Diem, Harriet Murray-Cochran Real Estate, Juan Jose Martinez-My Home Vallarta, Silvia Elías  and  David Pullen  from PV Realty, who encountered a stimulating rapid-fire question and answer session at the end.  A similar course had been offered in 2010 by AMPI National in which they spoke about the Code of Ethics and Conduct for all real estate professionals in Mexico.  This present course was meant to augment the previous one by adding information on a more local basis and applying specific criteria.

Continuing education is a prominent issue for AMPI to guarantee all area agents have the ability to serve their community with the utmost professionalism and training available.  Our Code of Ethics and Conduct is an integral part of this.

The day before the seminar the AMPI Riviera-Nayarita  Chapter held their monthly meeting hosted by a new development in Marina Vallarta, Nima Bay Condominiums.  The association members were given a presentation which had previously been shown at an investors’ conference held in Vallarta last month.  Following the presentation, a tour of beautiful Nima Bay was conducted to familiarize the agents with the property.

More information regarding the Mexico Real Estate Association can be obtained at www.vallartanayaritmls.com.

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

Ya sea que usted vaya a comprar o  a vender una propiedad, hay una serie de razones positivas por las cuales la contratación de un profesional inmobiliario puede marcar la diferencia durante todo el proceso.

Pero antes de comenzar quisiera preguntarle: ¿Si va a construir una casa, lo hace usted mismo o contrata a un ingeniero y a un arquitecto?, ¿Si se siente enfermo va con su vecino a pedirle que lo diagnostique o prefiere ir al médico?

A continuación encontrará alguna de las múltiples razones por las que es altamente recomendable acudir con un Profesional Inmobiliario.

Experiencia y Conocimiento

La contratación de un profesional inmobiliario, deberá ser una persona con conocimiento total del área y de preferencia que tenga experiencia en lo que hace.  Cuando se combinan los servicios que ofrece una persona capaz y una empresa reconocida en el mercado, le harán la vida mucho más fácil a la hora de comprar o vender una propiedad.

Mercadotecnia

Si piensa vender una propiedad, una de las mejores razones para acudir con un asesor, es que este le ofrecerá un plan de comercialización y promoción adecuado y personalizado que cubra todas las áreas necesarias para promover su propiedad, incluyendo múltiples servicios que van desde señalamiento estratégicamente ubicado, publicidad impresa en medios especializados locales, así como el internet (páginas web), base de datos, referidos, contactos con clientes interesados en propiedades con las mismas características que la suya, etc.

Valor

Si bien es posible que pueda tener una idea de lo que está pasando en el mercado inmobiliario de nuestra área, la contratación de un especialista es la mejor manera de asegurarse de que su propiedad se compra o se vende sobre la base de los comparativos reales del mercado local. Si desea vender, le proporcionará un análisis comparativo del mercado con propiedades similares a la suya, recuerde que conocer su competencia es la mejor forma de tomar la mejor decisión. Para los compradores, se dará a la tarea de buscar para usted las propiedades en el rango de precio que busca y las cuales ofrezcan las mejores características.

Negociación

Cuando llegue el momento de reflexionar, contestar una oferta si es usted el vendedor o de preparar una oferta si es usted el comprador, un profesional inmobiliario es la mejor manera de garantizar que las negociaciones se realicen exitosamente. El profesional inmobiliario actúa como intermediador y este se asegurara que usted obtenga el mejor resultado de la forma más eficiente.

Papeleo

Existen muchos documentos para llevar a cabo una transacción inmobiliaria con éxito. No importa de qué lado este usted, necesita a un experto que tenga el conocimiento, las relaciones y contactos con las Notarias y otros proveedores de servicios para llevar a cabo la operación con éxito.  Su profesional inmobiliario lo estará asesorando en cada paso a tomar para obtener el resultado final que es la venta o compra de una propiedad.  Su labor no termina hasta que se cierra la transacción con éxito en las oficinas del Notario Público designado para la operación.

Cierre formal

Cuando llegue el momento de acudir al cierre ante Notario Público, el profesional inmobiliario se asegurará de que no solo obtenga el mejor trato, sino que comprenda todas las implicaciones financieras y jurídicas de la operación. El proceso de cierre que es la culminación de la transacción  debe ser un momento para celebrar. El profesional inmobiliario le explicará detalladamente el proceso para que el resultado sea el esperado y no haya tropiezos en el camino.

Base de datos y Redes

El profesional inmobiliario tiene una red de otros profesionales inmobiliarios que puede aprovechar para ayudarle, si es comprador, a encontrar la propiedad que busca y si es vendedor, para encontrar posibles compradores para su propiedad. Si bien usted puede ser capaz de aprovechar a sus amigos, compañeros de trabajo y la familia para que le ayuden en este proceso ya sea de compra o de venta, la comunidad de la industria inmobiliaria del área cuenta con una asociación nacional y local AMNPI (Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios) la cual tiene 3 capítulos en nuestra región (Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarita y Compostela) trabajando para los intereses de las personas como usted.

Este articulo fue escrito por Araceli Rios / Agente de Ventas Prudential

araceli.rios@prurealtypv.com

By Marilyn Newman

The Vallarta-Nayarit-Compostela chapters of AMPI (Asociacion Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiiarios) announced the launch of their new regional MLS (multiple listing service).

The three regional chapters have been working to provide the system to their members and the general public for more than a year.  The public web site offers not only information about the association and the services they provide, but provides the ability to search the extensive property listing database, as well as search for an association professional to assist with the purchase or sale of area real estate.

Some of the exciting features offered to real estate professionals by the new AMPI MLS are the ability to establish “Portals” for buyers so that they automatically receive the most recent property listings, as well as comprehensive statistics and graphs.  The new system also provides activity reports to sellers so that they have the proper feedback and tools on which to base their selling decisions.  What does this mean to real estate clients?  It means they receive the quality service and information they deserve for all of their real estate alternatives.

Only AMPI associate offices are able to provide this new MLS service to their clients.  It is a way to ensure that the agent with which you are working has maintained the highest standards in ethics and education. The public web site for the service can be located at www.vallartanayaritmls.com.

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

By Marilyn Newman

The last Friday of every month brings a new focus of continuing education to the three regional chapters of the Mexico Real Estate Association (AMPI – Asociacion Mexicana de  Profesionales Inmobiliarios) with the most recent course entitled, AMPI:  Mission and Vision.

Some of the topics covered by Katy Ochoa, Administrator of Vallarta-Nayarit MLS, were organizational structure for the three chapters working together, communication tools and plan, and how all of this together allows real estate professionals to better serve their community and clients.  Following her presentation, hands-on training in the new MLS system and a question and answer session were provided.

Continuing education is a prominent issue for AMPI in order to guarantee that all area agents have the ability to serve their community with the utmost professionalism and training available.

More information regarding the Mexico Real Estate Association can be obtained at www.vallartanayaritmls.com.

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

By Marilyn Newman

Along with updates regarding the new AMPI MLS web site, www.vallartanayaritmls.com, up-coming continuing education courses were announced.  Continuing education is a very important issue for all regional chapters of the association.  A joint Education Committee was formed by the three associations in order to provide quality, in-depth real estate related information to all members in the area.

Another committee recently formed by the three regional chapters is the Communication Committee, headed by Marilyn Newman of Prudential Vallarta, which will serve to provide a comprehensive conduit between the members and the boards, as well as provide valuable information regarding real estate related topics to the general public.

Chapter President Tere Kimball, Prudential Vallarta, said, “We are on the path to making this region the leaders in Mexico real estate”.

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

The November 2010 meeting of the Riviera-Nayarita Chapter was held at the beautiful Arena Blanca/ La Cruz de Huanacaxtle North exclusive development with a lovely breakfast served poolside to the 40 attendees. Today AMPI had a special guest, Ms. Lucia Treviño of Fidelity Title of Mexico who gave the members and affiliates a comprehensive presentation on Escrow services.  Lucia took the time to explain what service we can expect from Fidelity and the presentation covered all of the necessary documentation that will be needed to open an Escrow account at Fidelity Title Mexico.

 A question and answer small forum was held and the presentation became very interactive and interesting.  It all comes back to offering the best possible Escrow service available to the clients that are looking to invest in the area of the Bay of Banderas.  

Tere kimball, A.M.P.I. Riviera-Nayarita´s President, stressed the need for further education and reminded agents of the  C.I.P.S. (Certified International Property Specialist) course available to all members starting this coming Monday November 29th for 5 days. Tere urged   all local real estate professionals to take advantage of this exceptional certification course.

It was also announced that Banco Bajio will be providing a seminar on the  Analysis and Structure of the Fideicomiso (Bank Trust) on the 9th of December from 10 to 2pm at the Holiday Inn.  This is the last in a series of monthly courses offered by the area A.M.P.I. Chapters which gives 5 hours credit of continued education.

Vice President, Saul Groman advised that a series of webinars on the new Flex MLS will be offered on the 3rd, 6th, 8th and 13th of December.  Dates and times will be reconfirmed at a later date via email to all the members and affiliates.  The planned launch date for the new Flex MLS system will be December 15th.

After a thorough search, AMPI MLS Committee and the local Boards decided to hire the company Click headed by Katie Ochoa who will act as the new MLS Administrator. 

For more information on courses and A.M.P.I. Riviera-Nayarita, contact Elena Andrade at: elena@ampirivieranayarita.com

The gentle waves lapping on the white sand beach at the new Los Veneros Development was a breathtaking view for October’s AMPI Riviera Nayarita meeting. Tere Kimball, President and Saul Groman, Vice President of this chapter of AMPI, conducted the meeting and made important announcements to members and affiliates while they enjoyed a delicious breakfast. 

A.M.P.I. is proud to be offering its members several up-coming courses and seminars in the months to come, including basic accredited Real Estate courses, a C.I.P.S. (Certified International Property Specialist) course and a seminar on Environmental Impact in the Costa Nayarit/Jalisco areas.

 Following the adjournment, an excellent presentation and tour of the development project was given.  Detailed information on this very unique project is available through local area real estate professionals.

 For more information regarding A.M.P.I.  Riviera Nayarita, contact Elena Andrade at elena@ampirivieranayarita.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.