Want to live or retire closer to the US or Canada?  Have grandkids?  Living in Puerto Vallarta as I do is close enough to the US for easy travel but far enough away from the border and concerns for safety.  I moved here three years ago and never regreted a moment.  Life there has numerous possibilities depending on who you are or who you want to become!  It's easy, simple, healthy, safe, and much less expensive than what you are spending now.  Come for a visit, immerse yourself, check out possible locations and properties for rent or purchase.   Before you come for a visit to PV, check out the folks at www.learnvallarta.com for living and moving information, free consultations re: healthcare, insurances, immigration, housing, shopping, pets and vets, or whatever you need to know to consider moving or retiring here.  They take the mystery out of your relocation concerns.

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Wright Team News Letter- July 2010

AMPI is the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals.  Dedicated to raising professional standards and protecting private property rights, this organization was formed over 50 years ago and currently has a membership of over 1,000 companies and 10,000 professionals.  In the Vallarta area, there are three AMPI chapters, AMPI Vallarta, AMPI Riviera Nayarit and AMPI Compostela.  Currently there are no licensing requirements in place on a national level in order to regulate real estate brokerage and sales.  AMPI however, does have significant requirements in order to be a member broker.  Among them are:  one year experience working in real estate in the area, have a diploma from a certified AMPI course (100 hour minimum), show two commercial and one bank reference, proof of legal registration with the city and tax authority, two letters of recommendation by current members, take an AMPI test and orientation and be voted in by peers.  Additionally, foreigners are required to submit a diploma from a Spanish language course and immigration authorization in order to legally work in the country.  Associates are required to have valid work permit, a letter of reference from their broker, take a written AMPI exam and attend 40 hours of continuing education per year.  AMPI also requires members to follow a strict code of ethics that include articles such as:  “Knowledge of tax, legislation, improved use of land, planning and other real estate-related matters.”  “Keep abreast of conditions in the real estate market, because it is he or she who guides customers regarding the correct value of real estate, among other things.”  “Protect customers against fraud, abuse or immoral practices in the field of real estate.”  “Help prevent any acts that could harm the public, as well as any that could undermine the dignity of the real estate profession.”

By: Jim Scherrer

By: Jim Scherrer

By: Jim Scherrer

By: Jim Scherrer