LIC. KEVIN GRAHAM

Kevin Graham - Costa Maya Living

"HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION"

By the Yucatan Peninsula’s Only

Property Buyer’s Consumer Advocacy Service

www.LandinYucatan.com

Costa Maya Living

Recommended in Costa Maya by

"Mexico Mike's" Book

LIVE BETTER SOUTH OF THE BORDER IN MEXICO

There is a reason we get so many referrals. We live by the following credo...

Si entiendes o si no

Lo haces si crees o si dudas

Hay una justicia universal

Y los ojos de la verdad Te están mirando siempre.

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If you understand it or you don't

If you believe it or you don't

There is a universal justice

And the eyes of truth are always watching

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Interview with Kevin -"Making Gringo Moves"

Caribbean Property Magazine - May 2007

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"If you're interested in buying property in the Costa Maya we recommend Kevin Graham who specializes in Costa Maya real estate. He is reputable, professional, honest, and is deeply involved in helping those less fortunate in the community. He is definitely the kind of guy you want to do business with when your money is on the line."

LocoGringo.com

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"Ethical, committed and of a great heart, Kevin is one of a kind."

PlayaZone

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Kevin entered the real estate business in 1981 and owned a successful home building company in his home town of Dallas, Texas. He earned his MBA in 1984 and has had a diverse background in in business consulting, strategy planning, and project management. He has worked with a number of small and Fortune 500 firms to create business plans.

Kevin fell in love with the Costa Maya in 2003. Scuba diving is a passion and he purchased beachfront property in Benque Soya, Xcayal, and in Mahahual. He lives just a few kilometers south of Mahahual now.

In 2002, he created Cozumel Passport, a marketing vehicle designed to promote tourism in Cozumel. The project earned the the support of Fideicomiso de Promocion Turistica de Cozumel and the local government of Cozumel. The company produced a short film about the island that was distributed around the world through various channels.

Asked to serve as the local representative for the US Consulate for all of Costa Maya, Kevin serves as Warden for the region. He is very active in the community in many ways includinng serving on the board of a foundation that helps the Maya people after natural disasters such as hurricanes.

Engaged to his fiancé, Geri, they are in the process of building the new office of Costa Maya Living and their new home in Mahahual.

Why We are the Best...

"It is easy to be optimistic about purchasing property in Costa Maya now, however at the same time most Buyers from the US and Canada are cautious about purchasing anything in a foreign country.  They have reason to be.  Here is one example.  There are many new “realtors” in Costa Maya…especially after the hurricane.  Many are offering discounted commissions to Sellers for their services (as they should).  There is no special permit or license needed in order to sell property here in Mexico.  

A client came down to look at property about a year ago and I worked with them to find the best deal on a lot.  Clients who I have worked with will tell you that they are encouraged to look around at all the properties in the area, not just ours.   This client found a property and paid a very good price for it through another real estate company.  Things changed in their lives and they needed to sell the property so they asked us to list it.  We always check titles and documents before we list anything and there is an expense to this.  (Here is a hint…if you see signs on properties everywhere in any location of Costa Maya, it is very likely that no legal check of titles has been made on each and every one of these properties).  

Anyway, as soon as we started checking, we found not one but two other people  who also have documents saying they own the same property.  What a nightmare for anyone.  It should never happen.  I cannot list this property now and although I am helping them sort it out, it will be a difficult situation for months to come.  Out of ten people who ask us to list properties, we turn down six.  So…how can you tell the good real estate companies (and there are) from the bad?  Nothing in this world is risk free, but we do everything possible to minimize the risk of buying here. 

• We check not only tax receipts but also titles and other documents before listing any property.  Costa Maya Living has never sold any property that has a problem with its title.
• We only use attorneys and Notarios from either Merida or Cancun who have a track record as honest and reliable.  Them not being from this area is to ensure that there is no vested interest here so that the transfer of title is critically reviewed and legitimate.   All the attorneys we use speak English as well as Spanish and have excellent administrative processes.
• Every property we list is able to have title insurance from a US title insurance company.
• We have an escrow account in the US.  Buyer’s deposits remain there safely until after the transfer of property has been made.
• This is not a part-time job for me.  There are hardly enough hours in each day to do all the things well that must be done.
• I have lived here for three years and plan to be here for the rest of my life.  I own properties here and am extremely active in the community and serve as the local representative for Costa Maya of the US Consulate.  I was asked to take this position and am learning as I go, but it was a big honor.  As you could guess, I am made aware of people and companies who try to take advantage of American citizens.
• We have a long list (actually every client I have) of satisfied customers.  We don’t put them on the website because to me, it is like putting references on a resume.  If you list someone you are pretty sure they would give you a good recommendation.  Same thing for testimonials on a website.  A much better thing to do is to ask around anywhere in Costa Maya about me."

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