A Weekly Update on What's Happening in our Market Area

- Investors Seminar Set for March 2007
- Realtors Support Childrens Medical Charity
- Appraisal Analysis Supported in Cozumel

INVESTORS SEMINAR MARCH 26-27 AT GRAN PORTO REAL
Riviera Maya Real Estate News and MLS 4 Riviera Maya are hosting a INVESTORS seminar to be held at the Gran Porto Real Hotel on March 26-27. The Inside Secrets of Buying Real Estate in the Riviera Maya will feature the top area professionals presenting winning strategies for investing successfully in the hottest market in Mexico.  The 2 day event will be exclusive and include round table discussions for serious investors with the very best in our indsustry. "The formal press release and announcements will go out this week" says J.P. Money, seminar sponsor.  There will be a limited available space of just 50. For immediate information go to our information and sign up page or just send an email to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

REALTORS SUPPORT ANGEL NOTION
- Wael Gamaly, owner of Premier Properties and his staff including Holly Guyton,  Marina Lopez and Abby Stewart are supporting a Curry Buffet.  It will be held at the house of Abby's friend Julia on Sunday from 3pm.  The proceeds of the buffet will go to Angel Notion, a local charity that supports the medical needs for young children in the community.  The cost is just 85 pesos per person.  To attend, please contact Abby on her cell at 984 133 7800.  "Don't miss it as it will be a great introduction to the food and supporting Angel Notion is just super" says Abby.
- Brad Ryan of MM Real Estate just finished producing a Christmas Music CD of area artists with the proceeds to benefit the Bomberos (fireman) and Angel Notion. "My day job is real estate and my art passion is music" says Brad who also runs the Mojo Zone Studio.  I provided my studio and time to the project because they aim to get 30,000 presents for the kids and come up with enough money to perform 10 serious needed surgeries for local children" says Brad.  The CD is called "Un Regalo de Corazon" and is available on 5th avenure wherever you see a Christmas Tree where they are asking for donations.  Or you can contact Brad and get your CD.

REALTOR IN COZUMEL PUSHED APPRAISAL ANALYSIS
Greg Czora of Remax Cozumel is giving every listing prospect an APPRAISAL SPREADSHEET. "An appraisal is a very valueable tool to help determine the listing price at which to sell, especially for properties with a house or other construction on them.  Without an appraisal, the only way to come up with a listing price is to guess. If you guess too low, you won't get as much as your property is worth under current market conditions. If you guess too high, it will take longer than necessary to sell your property than it would if the price is in the proper range. In fact, with too high a listing price you will actually help sell other similar listings in your area that are priced lower. All things being close to equal, buyers will go with the lower price. The bottom line is that I given and think all realtors need to provide an appraisal spreadsheet analysis to listing prospects because this will improve our collective marketing area wide. As an agent for the RE/MAX office Cozumel For Sale, Greg Czora is working hard to insure that his clients that list with his office get the very best value.

POTPOURRI
- One Stop Real Estate of Playa del Carmen is holding their annual Christmas party tonight, Saturday, at the De Vino Restaurant by the Glass Bar.  All their sales agents, families, and business associates will be in attendance.  "It's been a super year" reports Shawn Bandick.  "In fact, Irene Soto, sales agent at One Stop Real Estate broke all the sales records for the office this year" say Jorge Penkoff.  "We will be celebrating her achievement.  Furthermore, to end it on a great note, we took a batch of presents to Eli at Elimar Properties to support the Puerto Morelos Toy Drive.  Eli is doing a super job and we just want to do our part".  Oh and the Playa Caballeros American Youth Football Team that One Stop Real Estate Sponsors just finished their season.  They won every game during the regular season and lost in the semi-finals to a team from Merida after their Quarterback, Ricardo Penkoff, was forced to miss the game due to a broken collarbone. "Losing in the semi-finals was hard" says Jorge Penkoff, Ricardo's dad and One Stop Real Estate Partner.  "But we had a great season.  Best ever and it was just super fun to watch the kids grow into a team and have so much success.
- Amber Pierce Shultz from Mayan Properties reports that Puerto Morelos is filling up with Holiday vacationers.  "We have a super busy week here at the office.  Lots of new listings and new contracts!!  It's high season in the Riviera Maya" says Amber
- Jorge Basurto of Riviera Realtors reports "This week we are closing many good deals!!.. it's a great seaons so far and we expect it to get even better."
- The Gamir Group, a large developer of many projects here in the Riviera Maya, just awarded Frank Ruiz and Ricardo Barton, partners in Riviera Realtors with a merit for outstanding sales! Congratulation Guys! I am glad to be a part of your team!!! says Shanna Giannakis, Sales Manager at Riviera Realtors.
- Clark Kent of Remax-Playa reports that he is showing a tremendous amount of property this week. "In fact, I am unsure that I will be able to get to Dallas for the Christmas Holiday with my brothers.  It looks like a Playa del Carmen Caribe Christmas for Superman aka Clark Kent.  "Turkey and Tacos, not bad" say Clark.
- Judi Shaw of Resorts Real Estate and Remax Playa attended the end of year Christmas Posada hosted by Gamir Group, makers of the Aldea Thai and Pueblito.  It was held at HEMINGWAYS RESTARAUNT in Playa del Carmen. "It was a first class event" says Judi.  "They honored their employees and select brokers and agents in the area that contributed to the success of their projects.
- Pamela DiOrio of Luna Maya Real Estate in Akumal reports that they just put a sale under contract for a home in Akumal that was only listed for less than 30 days.  "We took the listing, marketed it through the channels, and sold it."  says Pamela.

THE PEOPLE ARE SPEAKING OUT
Well, people in the industry are talking about MLS 4 Riviera Maya says Betty Ontiveros, manager.  "We have received many compliments this week from industry professionals and users.  We thought it would be good to share"
- "Thanks for everything JP, you and Betty are true professionals, and trust me it is extremely refreshing! "I find Riviera Maya Real Estate News and MLS 4 Riviera Maya an incredible tool that I provide for all my clients. Its great to provide something for your clients that in informative and objective! Great job! Thanks for the help!” Saludos! Shanna Giannakis, Sales Manager at Riviera Realtors
- "Thanks you guys! I appreciate it! Saludos", Margaretha E. Paauw de Quiroz, Sales Manager at Century 21 Reef
- "Heeeeeyy J.P. we have our first confirmed appointment with a client from MLS!!.. Great chance to make a brilliant deal!!! And Xotic Villas had a lot of hits this week!! MLS is the One!! Thanks" Jorge Basurto, Sales Agent, Riviera Realtors
- "I think this website is a great step forward in the evolution of the Maya Riviera real estate business - the more information you give potential buyers and existing buyers, the better is is for everyone". Scuba Dad, an MLS user
- "Hey J.P., you have a great site!!! I look forward to contributing". This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , Mortgages in Mexico
- "Thanks JP, love the MLS". Chris Rauton, American Development

"We invite you to give us your comments, questions, and suggestions" say Betty.  "It's always a big help when we get feedback. That helps us service the market"  To post comments, simply click here to the MLS Forum and post away.