Buying or selling a home is likely the largest and most important transaction you’ll ever make as a vacation or investment property. The process of buying a home here in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit area isn’t dramatically different from purchasing a property in Canada or the United States, but there are a few differences worth knowing. So, if you’re wanting to buy property in Mexico, you have come to the right place.
I first came to Puerto Vallarta in 1980 and traveled extensively throughout the Mexican Republic since and bought properties first in 1999 . I have been helping people find their dream homes and successfully sell their properties for many years, and I would love to add you to my list of fully satisfied clients and future friends.
I can inform you of how to navigate through the sometimes complex nuances of real estate in Mexico; fideicomiso (bank trust), ejido land, tax complications, capital gains, rental income and more... I can also find you the best notario and bank to successfully close the deal in a timely manner.
There are two MLS in Vallarta and I am part of both as well as Point 2 Realtor so ensuring a successful outcome whether you are selling or buying your vacation home or relocation is my top priority.
“Gigi was a fantastic realtor! She helped me sell my apartment in La Cruz, and from the initial appointment with her until the closing at the notario she was professional, prompt, organized, and in total control of the process. I listed the property at the beginning of April, and it was all completed, with money in the bank, by June 6th.
She helped me determine the appropriate listing price, communicated with me about what paperwork and documentation I needed, kept me in the loop about showings, and then worked with the purchasers’ realtor to ensure smooth legal processes.
I felt very safe that she had my best interest in mind, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her as a realtor in the area.”
Jo Wood Calgary, Alberta
Gigi / Guylaine was recommended by friends . She sold their house , took care of everything including POA while they went back to Canada . She recently sold our house and took care of all things involved during the process and we came for the closing and signing of documents. Gigi is very competent, understands how it works here with the lawyers and notario . Working online was easy. She was always a phone call away. The process took longer than anticipated but Gigi had full confidence throughout the process. I am very pleased with her professional expertise and extra personal care she took to include and assure me that it will happen . NOTHING will stop her ! Thank you for a job WELL DONE !
Sharon Zunti, Stoney Plain, Alberta
Gigi and her company Mexico Homes and Condos are great supporters of the rescue community in the Nayarit area. She has donated fencing and money to our shelter. She is trilingual and has many resources for your home selling or buying needs, accountant, notary, and tax experts. She has been in this area for a long time and is a great realtor if you are looking to sell or buy. We recommend her and her staff highly!
Salty Dog rescue, Bucerias, Nayarit
Gigi from Mexico Homes, sold our house for us, in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, last year. We could have not asked for a better Realtor! Any questions and details that had to be taken care of, before we could even list, she helped us through all of them. She pointed us to other professionals that we needed to go through also, (accountant, notary, tax people) and they were all as awesome as she was. When it was time to list and sell, she already had people lined up. We sold within a month, and everything went seamlessly. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy, or sell, here in the Bay area. She has been here a long time, and she knows her stuff!
Tony and Connie Cadrain, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
We sold our condo last year and received the capital gains exemption. Thanks to Gigi, her experience and hard work. She is always prepared and very knowledgeable.
Carole and Bill Whitmer from Prince George, B.C. Canada
Gigi, was fabulous during our purchasing experience, she helped us understand certain requirements and took the time to explain processes that we would not have know otherwise. She is well known and respected in PV area as a realtor and stands up for you when required. If you are looking to buy a property in PV give Gigi a call you will not be disappointed.
Tony Araujo and Lora Lein. Sherwood Park, Alberta
She in my eye is an amazing realtor.
My experience with her was nothing short of incredible, informative and her knowledge about the areas I was wanting to explore was impeccable. She was also beyond helpful with the information and process that I was having to get through to purchase my home. Very impressive to have her worked with above what I thought a realtor would do.
I will definitely be giving her name for any future prospective clients and as I continue in the future with any new real estate projects that I may be interested in she will be my first choice to work with!!
I have nothing except for appreciation and respect for her abilities to do the best job with the best intentions for her clients hands down!!
Mandi Lee Jackson. Calgary, Alberta
I was very pleased with Gigi as my realtor. She has been selling real estate in the area for years and has seen it all. She was able to navigate some last minute surprises that popped up with my closing as things tend to do in Mexico. I highly recommend her.😀
Darcy Stonach, Calgary , Alberta
Durant et après tout le processus de vente Gigi m'a donné tout le support requis en français. Elle est très compétente et elle connait les lois mexicaines. Elle parle 3 langues (français, espagnol et anglais) ce qui est un atout. Je recommande l'expérience Mexico Homes and Condos Real Estates
Marthe Mc Nicoll, Bucerias, Nayarit
I’ve recommended Gigi many times and for good reason…Professional, long time resident in the Bay, great feedback from those that have used her services and a huge plus is she’s supported my rescue (Sandee’s Project) in the past “many times”, valuable asset in the bay and very much appreciated. You will not be disappointed if you need a highly knowledgeable Agent, Gigi is the one!
Deb Donick. Bucerias, Nayarit
Great agency and people who live right here in the Bay! They have excellent firsthand knowledge of the area and are extremely trustworthy. With their experience, it’s guaranteed they’ll work hard for YOU!
Karen Chesson, Bucerias, Nayarit
I can’t say enough about how competent and knowledgeable Gigi is! When I had a disaster with a prior realtor Gigi Came to the rescue, explaining everything clearly and understandably to me . My stress level had been at the maximum period. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her.
I highly recommend her and she is the realtor. I will use on my next sale.
Cynthis Stout, Vancouver, B.C.
Gigi helped us with our home purchase in Bucerias, and we were so thankful for how far beyond the expected she went. As well as all the normal items - setting up the escrow account with a trusted company, for example - she took us to the Telmex and CFE offices, prepared all the transfer papers, and helped us get all our new utility accounts set up. These are the little things where we would have been completely lost and frustrated. She's of course completely knowledgeable - she knows the Bucerias market extremely well, she knows all the notarios, and she's licensed with the main MLS systems and realtor associations. Plus she's super friendly and fun! Cheers, Tyrol Russell Laurel Richardson
Guylaine was instrumental in finding and purchasing our perfect vacation property in Bucerias. Her services were invaluable in navigating a purchase in Mexico, she goes above and beyond. Her job isn�t done when the transaction is, she follows up with us all the time to ensure we are happy and comfortable and is always available when we have a question. We couldn�t have done it without her. She is more than a realtor, she�s a friend.
Patricia and Joe Loranger, Sherwood Park, Alberta
Guylaine Gignac, aka "Gigi" is a %231 agent. We started working with her online when we lived in California. She was so patient and understanding in dealing with us before, during and after the purchase of our home in Bucerias. We changed our minds on what we wanted in a home so many times and she always was willing to go back to square one and start over. After the purchase of our "perfect home" she assisted with setting up all our utilities and answered all the questions that come with buying a home in a foreign country.
Thank you Gigi for all your hard work!
Ken and Kris Thompson
Apr�s avoir eu recours aux services professionnels de Madame Guylaine Gignac (Gigi), nous pouvons vous dire sans aucune h�sitation que sa disponibilit�, son �coute, son professionnalisme, ses connaissances en mati�re l�gale et son r�seau de contacts furent pour nous essentiel � la r�alisation de notre r�ve, soit, l�achat de notre maison, ici au Mexique. Il existe une multitude de petits d�tails � r�gler quand vient le temps de tout mettre en �uvre pour finaliser une vente et Gigi conna�t bien tous les chemins pour y parvenir. Parlant couramment le fran�ais, l�anglais et l�espagnol elle sait mener � bien tous les mandats que l�on peut lui confier et r�pondre ainsi � tous nos besoins.
Marc Benoit Galipeau et Mario Nadeau
Gigi did a terrific job handling the sale of my condo in Bucerias and I can't say enough good things about her. She's extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the real estate process in Mexico and she makes sure that everything is done properly and in a timely fashion. On top of all of that, she's a great networker and is a pleasure to work with.
Renee E. Traba, Naperville, Illinois
Nous avons utilis�s les services de Guylaine ( gigi ) lors de notre vente de maison, s'est une personne loyale, comp�tente qui s'implique beaucoup pour ses clients nous la recommandons
Bonne chance pour la suite
Rachel et Guy Lebrun, Mtl Quebec
Gigi recently sold my Bucerias condo for me. She had several prospects through both local and foreign and found a purchaser in relatively short order. The process was effortless for me. She handled everything. I literally just had to sign some documents and collect my money! As a resident of many years she knows the Bucerias market and procedures inside and out. I highly recommend Gigi for a sale or purchase.
Larry Owens, Victoria, BC
Gigi was the listing realtor on several condos that we looked at in Bucerias. Her knowledge of Bucerias, the real estate market, and the specific listings assisted us greatly when making our decision of which one to purchase - and it was one of her listings! Gigi is very diligent and trustworthy, as well as extremely helpful, friendly and lots of fun! Since our purchase Gigi has continued to assist us in many ways. We highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a realtor.
Carole and Bill Whitmer
J�ai �t� tr�s satisfaite de tes services, lors de la vente de mon condo � Puerto Vallarta. Toujours disponible et comp�tente. Je n�ai que de bons souvenirs de toi.
Je n�ai aucun probl�me de te recommander aupr�s de mes amis, si jamais quelqu�un se montre int�ress� � acheter quelque chose dans le coin.
Bonne chance pour la continuit�!
Liliane Maltais, Laval
En janvier 2017 moi et mon �pouse avons choisi Mme Guylaine Gignac comme agent d'immeuble afin de proc�der a l'achat d'une propri�t� a Bucerias . Mme Gignac nous avait �t� recommand� par des connaissances et nous pouvons certifier de notre enti�re satisfaction des services rendus lors de notre transaction.
Parlant parfaitement fran�ais , anglais et bien sur l�espagnol elle a su nous expliquer , nous orienter et nous repr�senter tout au long du cheminement de notre transaction . Ses connaissances professionnelles ont �t� essentielles pour transf�rer notre argent dans un trust reconnu et fiable , s�lection d'un notaire fiable et honn�te et la s�lection de la banque in Trust qui nous repr�sentera tant et aussi longtemps que nous serons propri�taires de cette propri�t�.
N'oubliez jamais que vous n'�tes pas au Canada et que les lois sont tr�s diff�rentes au Mexique et que la transaction chez le notaire autant verbale que �crite sont r�alis�es en espagnol . Par le professionnalisme de Mme Gignac elle a su nous expliquer clairement dans notre langue maternelle tout les aspects l�gaux avant , pendant et apr�s la transaction.
Nous pouvons certifier sans aucun doute que nous recommandons les services d'agent d'immeuble de Mme Guylaine Gignac maintenant devenue notre amie Gigi . Il est �galement clair et �vident que si nous devions vendre ou acheter une autre propri�t� dans la r�gion de Puerto Vallarta ce sont les services de l'agent d'immeuble Guylaine Gignac que nous choisirions.
Lyne Paquette et Jocelyn Desrochers
We can�t thank Gigi enough for guiding us through our first home buying experience in Mexico. It�s clear that she enjoys helping people and making sure that each purchase/sale experience is positive. She was an absolute delight from start to finish. She knows everyone and every neighborhood in town, and we were warmly received everywhere we went during our purchase. She not only helped us negotiate the terms of our purchase and process all the paperwork; she also stuck with us and confirmed that all details were completed with transferring utilities from the former owners and personally took us to set up new utility accounts. Gigi was more than a realtor. She was a comforting guide who helped us understand all the details of purchasing and managing a home in Mexico. She was generous with her time and shared tips from her many years of experience. We highly recommend Gigi!
Joy Bryngelson and Mark Romero
Apr�s avoir eu recours aux services professionnels de madame Guylaine Gignac (Gigi), nous confirmons que sa disponibilit�, son professionnalisme, ses connaissances en mati�re l�gale nous ont permis de r�aliser l�achat de notre maison mexicaine. Madame Gignac s�assure d�offrir un excellent service/ support apr�s vente . Parlant couramment 3 langues (fran�ais, anglais et espagnol) elle sait se tailler une place privil�gi�e et rassurante pour nous qu�b�cois.
Yves Beauchamp et Marthe McNicoll
After having my Condo (a very unusual property with 2 separate apartments) on the market for 2 years with a large realty firm in the area and no reasonable offers, I decided to change realtors. After Gigi listed the property with a much better description of the property, she started showing the property multiple times in the first few weeks and got an offer which was acceptable shortly thereafter. Gigi handled all the details for the closing and managed all the paperwork so I could receive my Capital Gains Exemption and the closing went very smoothly. I had to ask myself, "Why did I wait so long to give the listing to Gigi, a true professional. Gigi knows the Bucerias market extremely well, she know all the Notarios and she's licensed with the main MLS systems and realtor associations. Besides that, she's super friendly and lots of fun!
Buddy Preston , Austin Texas
My wife and I recently sold our townhouse in Punta Esmeralda. We owned it for 12 years and I had lost contact with the realtor who sold it to us. Our property manager referred Gigi to us. I must admit that before beginning the process I had a few reservations about the process living so far away in Alaska. My concerns were alleviated from the first communication with Gigi. She thoroughly explained the process to me and did an excellent and comprehensive market analysis. Gigi sold our place quickly and helped us navigate the real estate system in Mexico. While real estate has similarities to the United States, there are some things that are done very differently. Gigi promptly answered every question we had, explained every document that was presented to us, and walked us through the process at closing. Gigi is knowledgeable, thorough, patient and professional. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Mexico.
Will Fancher, Anchorage, Alaska
"Thank you Gigi for making what could have been a long and laborious process of selling our home in Mexico easy and stress free. You graciously served us and represented our interest very professionally. We appreciated your attention to detail, your clear communication about the process, and your sensitivity as we said goodbye to our wonderful home and the people whom we grew to love so much. We highly recommend you to anyone who wants to buy or sell a property in Mexico."
Love, Steph and Todd Schurz from South Bend, Indiana
After trying to sell our house for 2 years with a renowned real estate agency in the Bay, we called upon Guylaine Gignac for help. Everyone calls her Gigi. 2 days later, we got an offer
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Gigi sold our house in 2 days. We closed yesterday and because of COVID-19, we could not fly down for the closing. It was very complicated but Gigi was there for us from beginning to end. Her patience amazes me. She always answered questions promptly. Gigi is the most professional real estate agent I know and she will work her butt off for you. Even during a pandemic! She speaks English, French and Spanish. Gigi came through for us. Gigi is a SUPERSTAR when it comes to real estate in Bahia de Banderas. Thank you for everything Gigi!
Carole Lacombe and Claude Hamel, Chandler, Arizona
Avec une immense satisfaction, nous avons utilis� les services de Mme Gignac pour l'achat d'un condo � PV en mars 2020. Mme Gignac a toujours fait preuve d'un grand professionnalisme, d'une grande connaissance des lois mexicaines (diff�rentes de celles du Canada), d'une grande honn�tet�, et d'une tr�s grande disponibilit�.
Un autre avantage extr�mement important, Mme Gignac, qui devient rapidement notre amie GIGI, parle couramment 3 langues, fran�ais, anglais et espagnol. Ainsi, autant l'acheteur que le vendeur sont mis en confiance.
Elle conna�t tous les rouages complexes pour le bon d�roulement d'une transaction immobili�re s�re, rapide et efficace.
Sans aucune h�sitation, nous recommandons la plus sympathique de tous les agents d'immeuble, notre amie GIGI � quiconque d�sire acheter ou vendre un bien immobilier dans la r�gion de PV. Gr�ce � elle, nous avons finalement r�alis� notre r�ve: un chez nous en bord de mer au Mexique.
Patrick Lavigne et Jacques Trahan , Mtl, Canada
Notre exp�rience d'achat au Mexique avec Gigi (Guylaine) a �t� excellente !
Elle conna�t le march� comme sa poche ! Elle est tr�s professionnelle et s'entoure de partenaires efficaces. Sa grande motivation, qui est bien per�ue par ses clients, est de satisfaire leurs besoins, de trouver LA maison ou LE condo qui les combleront. Elle est d�vou�e et tr�s disponible pour ses clients. Sans h�siter nous la recommandons.
Sylvie et Marc-Andr� de Farnham, P.Q.
Nous avons d�cid� d�acheter une maison au Mexique, plus pr�cis�ment � Bucerias. Nous savions pertinemment qu�il nous fallait de l�aide dans toute cette aventure. Nous avons choisi Gigi (Guylaine Gignac) et nous ne le regrettons pas du tout. Gigi parle parfaitement 3 langues, fran�ais, anglais et espagnol, c�est essentiel pour faire une transaction au Mexique. La fa�on de proc�der est totalement diff�rente de nous au Qu�bec. Par chance qu�elle �tait l� pour nous accompagner dans cette belle aventure!
C�est une personne tr�s d�vou�e, professionnelle et surtout disponible. Elle s�occupe vraiment de vous. Elle a toujours r�pondu � nos multiples demandes et nous a rendu d��normes services tout au long de cette transaction.
Nous la recommandons � quiconque veut acheter ou vendre une propri�t� au Mexique. Elle conna�t parfaitement la r�gion, elle y vit depuis plusieurs ann�es et est tr�s connue l�-bas. Elle s�implique �galement dans sa communaut� et c�est une personne tr�s g�n�reuse.
�tant moi-m�me courtier immobilier r�sidentiel au Qu�bec, je sais reconna�tre un coll�gue qui travaille de fa�on professionnelle et int�gre. Gigi fait partie de cette cat�gorie sans aucun doute. Belle rencontre!
Diane Landry Fran�ois, Forcier PQ
I would like to thank you for all the work you have done in selling my property in Nuevo Vallarta.
Living abroad, as well as having to negotiate a sale during the pandemic was certainly not an easy task for you.
Your professionalism, knowledge of the local market, dedication and timely feed back made this adventure flow so easy.
Thanks for all your assistance and guidance.
Brian Illick (A very SATISFIED customer)
J�aimerais te remercier sinc�rement pour l�ensemble du travail que tu as effectu� lors de la vente de ma propri�t� � Nuevo Vallarta.
�tant donn� la pand�mie et la distance g�ographique, je sais jusqu�� quel point tu as travaill� avec ardeur.
Ton professionnalisme, ta connaissance du march� local, ton d�vouement et tes suivis rigoureux ont facilit� grandement l�aboutissement de cette vente.
Un �norme MERCI pour ton aide et tes pr�cieux conseils.
Brian Illick (Client tr�s satisfait)
Gigi was a godsend helping me through a difficult period to list and sell my sisters estate. She is not only a very professional and well established Real Estate professional but a wonderful caring person. I recommend her most strongly for any RE transaction required.
Gary Reasoner from Newport Beach, California
I have been a real estate agent in Calgary for almost 30 years. I bought in Bucerias and for sure. ...the real agent agent you want is Gigi.
Gigi is also from Calgary, has been living in the area for over 30 years and has the same work ethic as we do.
Nadine Faule, Calgary. Alberta
Gigi got us our dream home! We moved to Bucerias from Northern California in February. We came down in December to search for a house. I had already been searching and had a list of houses and condos from Bucerias to Punta Mita. She was great showing us around and we quickly narrowed down our search to the golden zone in Bucerias. Once we put our offer in she took care of everything. Worked with us as we learned how things worked here in Mexico.
Once we closed she went above and beyond. Got our internet, electric set up in our names, she also flagged down the gas truck and had our tank filled!!! If you need a realtor that can find your dream home and help you every step of the way, Gigi is the one! Not only is she great but I hope to call her our friend.
Kathleen McGovern , from California now a Bucerias resident.
We are so grateful that we were introduced to Gigi. She made the process of buying our property in Mexico so seamless. She is responsive, skilled, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. We would highly recommend Gigi
Paul and Kathy Gomes, Calgary
Honesty, integrity, compassionate, respectful, you hope to find a few of these traits in a realtor. Meet GiGi, she possesses all the traits and follows through to make you dream a reality. Thanks GiGi for helping us find out perfect vacation condo in La Cruz and walking us through every step along the way. You are Great! You can�t go wrong with GiGi on your side
Thanks;
Pam Heintzleman from Tracy, California
You can't go wrong with Gigi, she is very detail oriented which is a necessity when buying or selling in Mexico, she is the BEST !!!
We have made a friend for life!
Jan and Bob Ranger from Chiliwack, BC
Having recently gone through the process of buying my first condo in Mexico, I can say with pride that Gigi Gignac is probably the most knowledgeable realtor in the entire Banderas Bay. She has full realtor credentials, many years of experience, speaks & writes three languages, English, French and Spanish. I would always highly recommend her.
Margaret Killick from White Rock, British Columbia (October 2022)
Gigi has become our go-to realtor and advisor. We have purchased two properties with Gigi so far. We appreciate that she is both professional and also so friendly and fun throughout the process. We know how important it is to work with a licensed and knowledgeable local agent. Gigi has developed so many useful contacts and positive relationships in the real estate industry in the Bay, and she was able to provide excellent service and advice for both of our purchases: a resale condo and then a pre-construction condo. We can not speak highly enough of Gigi!
Gigi was more than a realtor. She was a comforting guide who helped us understand all the details of purchasing and managing a home in Mexico.
Joy Bryngelson and Mark Romero from Seattle, Washington
We are so blessed to have found Gigi and her team. I'm a very high-expectations person and she delivered right on the dot. From the setting of price, communication, pictures, contract, documentation, closing, and money transfer, all right on!
Thank you Gigi and Team.
Richard and Analaura Shope from Dallas, Texas
Avec l�aide de GIgi nous avons fait l�achat d�une propri�t� � Bucerias sans m�me avoir eu � nous d�placer. Tout nos transactions de se sont fait du Canada via communication messenger (visite de la propri�t� etc.). Gigi nous � conseill� et elle a toujours �t� disponible malgr� son horaire tr�s charg�. Elle nous a inspir� confiance des notre premi�re discussion sur messenger. GIgi a fait que notre r�ve devienne une r�alit� et sans crainte de nous faire exploiter. Gigi s'assurer que notre investissement soit fait en toute l�galit�. Encore aujourd�hui un and plus tard elle reste disponible pour nous aider � faire de meilleur choix. Moi et ma conjointe vous la recommande sans aucune h�sitations. Faite lui confiance � 100%.
Stephane Gregoire et Sylvie Martel, Hawksbury, Ontario
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