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Selling With a Certified Agent: What Truly Changes

November 01, 20253 min read

A practical guide for La Paz homeowners who want to sell well—without surprises.


1) Legal risks under control (which actually speeds up the sale)

Selling isn’t just “list and wait.” A certified agent coordinates pre-listing due diligence so your home hits the market ready to sign:

  • Title & lien check

  • Property tax and utilities up to date

  • Trust (fideicomiso) or deed review

  • Catastro and Public Registry requirements

Result: fewer buyer objections, fewer cancellations, faster closing.

2) Pricing that speaks to the market (and protects your net)

This isn’t about “listing high and seeing what happens.” With real comparables (MLS Los Cabos) and demand by area, we set an actionable price range that:

  • Attracts qualified showings in weeks, not months

  • Avoids deep price cuts from an inflated start

  • Protects your net proceeds (what you actually take home)

3) Exposure that filters browsers and brings serious buyers

A strategy tailored to your segment:

  • Professional photography and copy that sells the lifestyle

  • Listing on MLS and vetted portals (better reach + quality control)

  • Pre-qualification of inquiries and efficient, safe showings

  • Traction reports so we can adjust early (if needed)

Less noise, more results.

4) Negotiation based on facts (not hunches)

When offers arrive, we:

  • Break down terms (dates, conditions, penalties)

  • Compare against data (comps, days on market)

  • Defend your value with technical arguments, not emotion

Goal: the best balance of price + conditions.

5) Funds protected, timelines clear

Coordinating escrow (neutral funds) and notary/closing attorney:

  • Funds release only when all conditions are met

  • Clear timeline of steps and responsibilities

  • Support through final registration with Catastro and Public Registry

6) A brief (real) case, no sensitive details

A seller wanted to “try high” and go direct. We found an unresolved lien and fixed it before going live.
We priced with comps, launched with pro photos, and in 21 days had two offers. The chosen one closed smoothly thanks to escrow and complete documentation.
Bottom line: shorter time on market, stronger net, zero legal stress.

7) What you get when we list your home

  • Legal readiness checklist

  • CMA (comparative market analysis) & phased strategy

  • Presentation plan (home readiness + pro photography)

  • Weekly report with activity and recommendations

  • Full management through funds disbursement and final registration

8) When is the right time to sell?

When these three align:

  1. Documentation ready

  2. Pricing that speaks to current demand

  3. Clear exposure and negotiation strategy

Meet those three, and even “quiet” months can perform well.


💬 My commitment to you

Transparency, data, and human guidance. No empty promises, measurable results.

If you’d like, I’ll review your case at no cost and tell you what I’d do if your home were mine.

Let’s talk

I’ll prepare a quick market snapshot (comps, time on market, and high-impact improvements).
Message me to schedule a short call.


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I'm a real estate agent based in La Paz, my hometown. I left for several years and chose to return to live with intention. Today, I guide those seeking a lifestyle change, a solid investment, or a fresh start by the sea. I'm also a mom — and a local by choice.

Saidee Hernandez.

I'm a real estate agent based in La Paz, my hometown. I left for several years and chose to return to live with intention. Today, I guide those seeking a lifestyle change, a solid investment, or a fresh start by the sea. I'm also a mom — and a local by choice.

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