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Vista Alegre gated community

CASA ROSALIE - $  232,000USD

Vista Alegre # 8, San Antonio Tlay.

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Multiple Listing Service

We are proud of our local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Online directory that has the most complete and accurate information on all listings in the Lake Chapala area. Listings and sales are recorded daily.

Many buyers want price comparables, or records of sales and price averages from year to year. You may want to see all the homes available in a chosen area to compare them and their prices. The MLS can do all this and more. It is truly the REALTORS' BIBLE and we are making it available to you.

For the complete MLS, and how to use it, Click here. This is a Free Service but you will need to register and provide your e-mail address.

Some buyers are not interested in doing all this work and research. We am more than happy to do it for you. Once we know what you want, we will compile the best choices for you and we can see them together. Click here to contact us and let us know your needs. We can show you that 'all possibilities' are considered. Our two-step process is to find a house you like and then try to find one you like even better. As expert "buyers'-agents", our services will be very valuable to you.

Click here to learn more about a buyers'-agent.

Home Buyer Services

If you are interested in the Lake Chapala
area of Mexico, then we can be a very
valuable resource for you

"Choose the Right Realtor"

Choose us as your buyer-agent, and we give you our full commitment to provide you with unsurpassed service toward achieving your real estate goals. We make your goals, our goals.

The most important step you can take in finding the very best home for you is to "Choose the right Realtor". How do you do this? Choose an experienced agent who is prepared to give you first class service and attention. Choose an agent who knows the local market and is prepared to work with you through the education process and not just be interested in making a quick sale. Choose an agent that works full time as a real estate professional, and not just someone who is retired and selling real estate part time for something to do. Choose an agent who works in a Real Estate Agency firm you can trust. ''Choose Lake Chapala Real Estate, Marvin Golden, Barbara Mercik and their Gold Team of Experts'' for the very best buyer services available in Lake Chapala, Mexico.

My wife, Barbara works with me. She is also a fully licensed real estate agent and looks after all the advertising, paperwork, e-mails, appointments, etc to keep things running smoothly. So as a buyer, you get two agents for the price of none! What could be better.

You can start the process before you come. We want you to see it all!

We understand that it is in your best interest to be aware of everything that is available in Lake Chapala. We realize you might like to get an idea of prices and values even before you come to Mexico. If you would like to do this, it is our pleasure to help you.

Lake Chapala Real Estate.

The top team realtors

Barbara and I have worked hard to become the best realtors team and enjoy being successful agents in Lake Chapala, Mexico. We hope that by providing honest, accurate information and assisting you in making an informed decision, you will choose us as your real estate team at Lake Chapala.

Courtesy 4 Hour Orientation Tour


Real Estate in Chapala.

For those new to the area, through our personalized "Courtesy Orientation Tour", you will get a full overview of what is available in Lake Chapala.

This tour of approximately four hours will introduce you to the various villages, communities, developments, the shops, services, medical facilities and restaurants.

We provide maps (Maps of Mexico, Jalisco and Lake Chapala) and information. We personally recommend our favorite restaurants, shops, tours etc. Click here for full details on this "4 Hour Orientation".



Finding the Unique Selling Proposition of Your Home


Real Estate in Mexico.

We want to make your transition to a new country and lifestyle as easy as possible. As a foreigner, we will tell you what is required to own property in Mexico. We will answer your questions truthfully, share our experiences, facilitate and expedite whenever possible. We have available an up-to-date and robust list of resources for you, web sites and on-line magazines and will introduce you to our 'Gold Team' of Experts here in Lake Chapala, who can help you with every aspect of your Mexican adventure.Click here to access my Team of Experts and additional services provided long after the sale is done.

We are setting new standards of excellence in the Lake Chapala real estate community.

Count on us when you want to buy a home in Lake Chapala. It's nice to know you have a friend in the area that you can trust.