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Research using the words complaints, and problems before buying in Mexico. There are over 600 court cases that have been filed in the last 14 months against developers in the northern Baja area, and the number will be in the thousands soon. Many have put down deposits for homes and condos that have never been built, or sold to multiple buyers. The scams are...

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Baja Real Estate No requirements for agents in Mexico

This is from this site:
http://www.bajainsider.com/baja-real-estate/real-estate-truth-lies.htm

Lic. J.E. Beaulne, LL.B. provides us another interesting article about legal terms in Mexican real estate.

I conducted a personal survey on this matter and found that 90% of the salespersons are not qualified when it comes to the legal matters during a real estate transaction in Mexico and, to cover their ignorance they just simply lie instead of saying “Sorry I do not know”.
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I have found this to be true of all the websites posted by the real estate agents in order to lure foreign investors to Baja. They do not inform buyers of the need for caution. In fact, they try to make it sound like waiting to make a decision will cost. This is not true, especially now that the market has taken a drastic downturn. My agent did not even suggest I offer less on the property I was negotiating. I went back a few weeks later and offered $250,000. on a house the seller was asking $275,000.00 and they settled for $263,000. and paying $15,000.00 of the closing costs. The agent I had gone to was letting me take the asking price. What kind of help is that. Read more Baja real estate complaints to get a clearer picture of the situation.

This is now a buyers market. But remember it is always buyer beware.

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Sep 03, 2007 9:23 am EDT

I do not like to see the hostility that is expressed on the previous comment. I agree, it is very important to follow the guidelines issued by the United States, State Department, regarding contracts signed in Mexico, as well as other foreign countries. I also found the information I got when I looked at the Arizona Dept. of Real Estate document I found a link to in some of the complaints and comments on Mexican Real Estate complaints. It seems like a lot of trouble, and risk. I have decided to invest in a mutual fund with a ten year average return on investment of just over 12%. It pays dividends, and capital gain distributions actually, as well as growth on the share price. My broker recommended some American Funds so we divided the money into three funds. A house is a consuming asset. It needs upkeep, regular maintained, and appliances and roofs need replacing. There are higher commissions and fees going in and out, and the capital gains are higher. I can take some of my income from the funds and rent places in different parts of Mexico, instead of going back to the same place every vacation. In fact, I have booked a vacation in Cozumel for next March, and even though it is not in Mexico, rented a condo for my family in Lake Tahoe the week of Thanksgiving for just under $1,200.00. We will probably go to Puerto Nuevo for New Years again, but staying at a hotel is a lot less expensive than buying a house there. I am much more comfortable with my decision not to risk Mexico, and invest in securities that won't cost me money every month, but pay dividends and income regularly. My friend bought a condo in Hawaii, someone who rented it caused a fire and now she is trying to deal with repairs long distance. She is losing sleep. When she told me her story, it reconfirmed I did the right thing. Thank all of you who posted information regarding real estate investments in parts of Mexico. You gave me important facts, because I was emotionally leaning towards buying there. It was smart to listen with my head, and not my heart. Now my heart even feels better. I am not anxious and worried about if I am doing the right thing.

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Aug 28, 2007 5:56 pm EDT

Know first hand what a problem buying in a place like that is. I bought a place in Real Del Mar in 2004 for $170,000.00. It cost $12,000.00 in closing costs, and another $2,000.00 in other fees to establish the trust. I am now trying to sell the place, and have only been offered $220,000.00. I have been to told it is worth $260,000.00 by people in the development and realtors, but I have only had one offer is eight months. I have been paying almost $1,200. a month for three years. That is over $40,000. in interest. When I sell I have to pay 35% capital gains on what the Mexicans consider capital gains, the difference between the $220,000. and $170,000. It is easy to see with the money I also put into furnishing it, this has been a very expensive and not profitable experience. If I had put that money in the same mutual fund I have my 401 K in I would have received dividends, capital gains distributions, and growth on the price of the shares. I thought I was investing, but instead I was getting an education, and I learned a lot from this mistake. I paid a lot for this education.

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Aug 11, 2007 6:57 am EDT

I saw the CBS story and because it was on the news I thought it would be accurate. Now I have a major financial problem because I bought a house in San Antonio Del Mar. By the time I sell, if I can, I will have lost thousands. Right now I am losing money every month on the interest and finance charges. What happened to responsible reporting? If something sounds too good to be true it certainly is. The people who make money on these things are the ones who get in early and out fast. It is like a pyramid scheme.

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This is important information. Don't listen to agents and sales people who want to make a buck off of you. Baja real estate guide for homes, land and condominiums for sale in Rosarito Beach, Los Barriles, East Cape, Cabo San Lucas, Tijuana, Ensenada, Mexicali, Tijuana, La Paz and Loreto. Buyer Beware: Be advised that there are no laws which regulate the...

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What I Learned the Hard Way About Mexican Real Estate. Problems at Las Olas Mar y Sol: BY MICHELLE MARINA Gringo Gazette Ed Note: The Gringo Gazette is unable to obtain comments from Alex Crosthwaite, because he instructed us not to ever call him again. If Mr. Crosthwaite will accept our phone calls, we will report his comments. I am a US based real...

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Baja Real Estate What sales agents and developers don't tell you!

I saw a show on CBS Sunday Morning about the Baja Dream. I went to a Coldwell Banker Baja office thinking since it was an American based company I could be safe. I ignored what I saw about getting legal council. I put $5,000. down to hold the property, being told that I would get the check back when I sent the down payment to them. A few months after sending the down payment I discovered Coldwell Banker cashed the check. When I called them they said the developer told them to use it for commissions. I had a receipt, but the deposit was not mentioned in the contract. Then the developer never delivered the house. They said they could not build it and they would give me a lot instead. The contract said they would deliver the house in November 2005, tentatively. The word tentatively gives them all the time in the world. A good attorney reviewing the contract would never have let them put that word in. There were many things about the contract my attorney said should not have been there, but I did not have him before I signed. Now I have him trying to get my money back. So, don't think you are smart enough to do this on your own, and don't trust the real estate agents or developers, they have a vested interest in the sale.

I want to alert others that it is very important to listen to the advise of agencies in the United States about how to buy real estate in Mexico. I did not, and now I have a lawsuit.

Here is a link to a pdf file published by the State of Arizona real estate department. It explains the differences in buying real estate in Mexico and the U.S. especially Arizona:

http://www.re.state.az.us/PUBLIC_INFO/Documents/Consumer_Guide_MEX.pdf

You will understand why it is important to use an attorney, not just a real estate agent.

I say this, because I went to Coldwell Banker in Baja, and decided not to use the attorney. I wanted to save money. I thought I could research on my own on the Internet. Short version of the story, I now have an attorney, and a lawsuit to recover my deposit and damages. Though I was told my $5,000.00 deposit would be returned when I put down my down payment, Coldwell Banker cashed the check. They said that the developer told them to use it for commissions. I had a receipt for the deposit, but nothing in the contract about it. They also did not have my down payment put in an escrow account. I thought Coldwell Banker could be trusted because it was an American company. Again, learn from my mistakes, and follow the guidelines.

This is from the United States State Dept. website, http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html#real_estate

REAL ESTATE AND TIME-SHARES: U.S. citizens should be aware of the risks inherent in purchasing real estate in Mexico, and should exercise extreme caution before entering into any form of commitment to invest in property there. Investors should hire competent Mexican legal counsel when contemplating any real estate investment. Mexican laws and practices regarding real estate differ substantially from those in the United States. Foreigners who purchase property in Mexico may find that property disputes with Mexican citizens may not be treated evenhandedly by Mexican criminal justice authorities and in the courts. Time-share companies cannot be sued in U.S. courts unless they have an office or other business presence in the U.S. Consumers should contact a Mexican attorney, the Mexican consumer protection agency PROFECO, or other consumer information agency for information on companies that operate outside of the U.S.

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Aug 18, 2007 4:48 pm EDT

Don't be a fool, only rent, never buy in Mexico.

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Aug 07, 2007 10:48 am EDT

I was in Baja and spent time with an agent, and they never mentioned that I should get legal advice. I am so glad to have seen this important warning! You are right, they act like it is as safe as buying in the states, and now I see there are no building inspectors and the real estate agents are not licensed. No wonder a person has to hire their own attorney. I am going to rent if I want to go there, it is obviously a BIG mistake to buy. Thank you for saving me from a HUGE mistake.

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I am a US based real estate agent, and I have sold nine condos at Las Olas Mar y Sol to US clients. I feel that anyone should be able to ask and receive answers to real estate questions without fear of receiving threats. I and my family have been threatened by Mr. Crosthwaite, the developer at Las Olas Mar y Sol, I have not received my commissions, and at this point most of my clients are asking for full refunds.

I stated before that I would be the first to say if Mr. Crosthwaite has fulfilled his obligations. So I hereby report that he did refund Mr. Rich Soranno’s $10,000 earnest money deposit. However, it took countless phone calls, attorneys, and press exposure to achieve this. Also, I now have two other clients that are requesting refunds, but neither Mr. Crosthwaite nor his agent Gustavo Torres (Remax-Baja) has responded to those requests. I have not received my commissions because Mr. Crosthwaite has ordered me to write a favorable statement about him, subject to his approval, before he will pay me the money he owes me. I stand firm that I will not write a favorable letter just to collect those commissions.

I submit to the public the following list of questions and issues that created the problems with Mr. Crosthwaite. I invite the public to judge for themselves whether these are questions that others should ask, and whether my life should be put in danger for asking them.

1. Trust Agreement. If the contract states “Promise of a Trust”, then what kind of trust is being promised? Is it a Real Estate Bank Trust or an Administrative Trust? There is a huge difference between the two types of trusts.

2. Exhibits. If the contract refers to Exhibits, they should be attached to the contract and provided to the buyer for full review.

3. Upgrades. There should be a price list of upgrades that can be added.

4. Homeowners Association Fee. What will be the amount of the dues, what is included in the fee, and will the homeowners take control of the Homeowners Association eventually, or will it be controlled by the developer?

5. Actual Closing Date. The contract states that the Trust Agreement will be executed within 24 months after the execution of the contract. What if the building is not complete?

6. Initial Earnest Money Deposit. The contract stated that "said earnest money will simply be held and then returned when 30% down payment has been placed". Does the term "simply held" mean that the check will be cashed or not cashed?

7. Notary. The contract states that the Trust Agreement shall be executed before the Notary Public appointed by the developer. Why can't the Notary used be of the buyers choice?

8. Release of Funds. The contract states that money is to be released by the Title Company to the developer at certain stages of construction. If so, then why aren't the buyers notified when the funds are released? If money is being released, who is checking to see that this part of the construction has actually been started?

9. Unit Re-sales. Las Olas Mar y Sol requires that re-sales go through his company. Why would he sell your unit before he sells his own?

10. How many towers will be going up at this site?

The following additional items are things that are not related to Las Olas Mar y Sol, but that I have learned while trying to buy real estate in Mexico:

1. The Spanish Version of the Contract Applies in Court. Buyers should not necessarily believe that the contract says the same thing in English and Spanish.

2. Select your own Attorney to review your contract. Do NOT hire an attorney that is referred to you by the developer!

3. Construction Bond. Ask whether the development is covered by a construction performance bond.

4. Disclosure of relationship between your agent and the developer. If your real estate agent or that firm has a partnership in the development, they do not disclose this to you! This may be the main reason that they are trying to sell you a particular development!

6. Get it in Writing. For agents, get your commissions due you in writing at time of contract. For buyers, if you make any additional agreements with the developer, get it in writing! DO NOT assume that they will honor any verbal agreement.

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Baja Real Estate Poor service!

I was sent this link from a friend who knows I was thinking about buying in baja:
http://www.thesqueakywheel.com/complaints/2007/JUL/complaint15574.cfm

The complaints I found when searching for Mexico real estate complaints, Baja real estate complaints, and about the developer I was thinking about buying from had very important things for me to think about. I think I was getting caught up in the hype of what the sales people were saying instead of taking the time and being objective about the costs, and the risks. I don't want to be stuck with a property with chronic problems, in a foreign country with no government protections. I am glad that these warnings were available for me. I am complaining about the lies and scams that are being promoted as fact by the Baja Real Estate community. It is important to understand these people have a lot to gain by getting us to go there and buy. It would be a good deal if there was a government that provided services and agencies for consumer protection. If the realtor and seller don't deliver the product they say they are selling there is no board of realtors to help you. The realtors are not licensed. There are no inspections of construction done by government building inspectors on houses or condominiums. When you see eroded concrete in the area it is because contractors were able to water it down and install it without using qualified workers. Americans are spoiled, we assume there are oversites. There are no oversites on Mexican construction. The people who are realtors are not going to tell you this unless you know to ask about it. In ten years the new construction of today will be riddled with major problems. In Real Del Mar you see it in houses that are only a year or two old. I would say buy a lot and build your own home, but take an American engineer to inspect the lot and do soil compression tests because they are selling lots that don't have the proper compaction to support a house , so the foundations crack and move. Don't trust the sales people, there is NO way to hold them to anything they tell you. You are walking into a lawsuit in a foreign country if you don't take a lot of time first, and use a Mexican attorney before you buy. There are many scams where Americans put deposits on property of $5,000. to hold it and even though they were told they could get it back, they don't. The whole process is riddled with risk from the beginning to the end. This is true in Rosarito, Tijuana, Loreto, all Baja. I believe it is true in all Mexico. Ask about how the realtors, builders, etc. are regulated, and what your rights are, and who will help you if you have a problem. If you don't ask about this first, you will be in major trouble later.

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Update by Kerri Simson
Jul 18, 2007 12:00 am EDT

I agree with people who are writing about the low quality of construction in Baja real estate. Baja real estate would not pass inspection in any county in the United States. Baja real estate developers cut corners even more than U.S., because there are no inspections or follow up. Anyone serious about living in a country that is becoming even more hostile towards Americans, should only build their own house, and supervise every board and nail. Baja is a scary place to live. Last spring three policemen were beheaded by drug cartel thugs in Rosarito Beach. You would have to be crazy to buy Baja real estate.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 28, 2007 7:43 pm EDT

When a true Mexican leader, like Chavez, is finally elected, we will take back all the land the foreigners have taken, and give it to our people. It is our Mexico, and those who violate our land shall lose!

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 28, 2007 6:48 pm EDT

After I deduct the fees I paid when I bought my house, the interest on the loan, the fees for the trust, and the taxes (35% capital gains) I am losing money. This is not an investment. It is like paying for a vacation, except when I was here I was fixing things that were not done right when the place was built, buying window coverings and other things. I wish the stories about the people who bought and lost money were on the Internet when I was looking at this. The only things I saw were the public relation sales stories that said things were good. I figure after three years I have will be out $16,000. for the twelve weeks we were able to spend here. It would have been more relaxing to go to a Cozumel all-inclusive resort for that time and money than the stress this place has caused.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 18, 2007 4:42 pm EDT

I agree, it is best to rent if you really think living there full time is better than an occasional visit.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 18, 2007 9:22 am EDT

It is important to take all precautions you would take in any purchase, and then considering it is a foreign country with higher risks involved take steps to protect the investment. Since realtors are not licensed, and there are no building codes it is important to proceed with caution.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 12, 2007 5:19 am EDT

I agree that it is not good for non Mexicans to buy houses in Mexico. They have made prices go up to much in a hurry. It is hurting us Mexican people. It make prices for everything go up fast. Selfish people are selling real estate. We do not like you, you are bad for us.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 11, 2007 7:10 am EDT

I could not agree more with those who say buying real estate in Mexico is a bad idea. I did and after five years I will not get out of my so called "investment" what I have put into it. The closing costs, commissions, trust fees, monthly association dues, interest on the loan (fees for the loan) , and now if the sale ever goes through, more commissions and the 35% capital gains tax assessment. Right now homes are not selling like they were a couple of years ago, so I think I missed my chance to sell.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 11, 2007 6:38 am EDT

Yeah, having to depend on an attorney. We all know why there are the jokes about them. Until the whole real estate business is cleaned up and I don't need an attorney, I am going to continue to rent. The money I am saving in renting I am putting in mutual funds, and I don't have to pay property taxes, insurance, and when I move I don't have to pay real estate commissions or the 35% capital gains taxes. I can sell the funds under the long term gain rule and only pay 15% taxes. I am in a better position than my landlord. I rent in a gated community so I feel pretty safe.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 11, 2007 6:22 am EDT

I went to Rosarito to look at houses. I realized buying in Baja is like buying in the worst part of the town I live in. I would be surrounded by people living in poverty which is depressing and takes away from the beauty of the ocean. I was afraid everytime I saw a police officer, which is worse than just having a high crime rate. The things I read in the Gringo Gazzette made me realize the terror I could be living with. I would not invest in the bad part of my town, especially to try to live there, so I certainly would not try to live in Baja. And I agree, property values are really going to slide because people are seeing that even in the U.S. much of the increased values they were getting were based on "hype". Now credit is drying up in the U.S. It is even worse for Mexican investments.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 09, 2007 9:15 pm EDT

It is good to see the places to find the information to make realistic decisions.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 09, 2007 9:13 pm EDT

There are some very good experiences listed here.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 09, 2007 10:05 am EDT

I think renting in an area for a while before buying is the best. There is a 35% capital gains tax on selling real estate in Mexico, and that is one of the few things that is highly regulated and can't be avoided. So, with the high cost of getting into a house, the closing costs and trust fees if you are in a border area, and the taxes and commissions getting out, and with the market in decline, now is not a good time to buy, and there are a lot of rentals available. Take it slow!

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 09, 2007 8:19 am EDT

Well, if they start requiring permits, inspections, and all those government based services prices will go up accordingly. I have already seen complaints of Americans living in Baja because their property taxes doubled because they were reassessed at the current values. If they have to hire certified county building inspectors the prices will be passed along in the cost of building.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 09, 2007 4:04 am EDT

I noticed the real estate agents who wrote comments about this remind people that bad things happen in the U.S. too. That is true. When my sister bought a house in Nevada she had some problems. She filed a complaint with the board of realtors and it got resolved in her favor. A friend was building a house and the county building inspector had to check each phase. After the ground was prepared and before the concrete was poured for the foundation the inspector had to approve the preparation. There was some plastic layer that was to go between the rocks and the concrete. Well, the inspector caught that the layer was thinner than it was supposed to be. The contractor had to put the proper layer in before the foundation was allowed to be poured. I believe building inspections like these are very important. One building inspector did not approve the nailing pattern. The told the builder that if the house was damaged by wind and the insurance inspectors found the county had approved the house without the proper nailing pattern then the county would be liable for the damages, so he would not approve it and allow the next step until it had as many nails per inch as the code required. So, not having building code and inspections leaves home buyers open to all kinds of potential problems. Sure the U.S. is not perfect, but there are reasons for the codes and inspections, and I would venture that in an area where there are no enforcements it is a lot worse than here. I guess Laura thinks living life to the fullest means assuming all kinds of risks. I am enjoying a very full life, and I sleep better in a protected society.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 08, 2007 9:06 pm EDT

I am so angry about all the money it cost me to get out of my so called "investment" in Baja. When I bought, it was very expensive, the closing costs were just over $17,000. on my $295,000. purchase. Then there were the trust fees. Now I have sold, the taxes ate up more than I made, because you have to subtract the sales commissions, and other fees, and the capital gains taxes. I lost money.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 08, 2007 5:03 pm EDT

It is about time that the truth about land sales in Mexico get on the Internet.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 07, 2007 10:15 am EDT

This really makes me sick. I researched about buying a home in Mexico, and there were all kinds of sites put up by sales groups, like Baja Relocation that make it sound like heaven across the border. Now I see what I should have known. I should have looked for complaints about Mexico, Baja, etc. to get to see what problems others have already had. I have a property that has all kinds of issues and I can't sell it. The real estate agent says there is nothing I can do about the seller not telling about the structural problems. And I smell raw sewage that is dumped in the ocean regularly. The agents should be left to rot in Mexican jails.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 03, 2007 3:54 pm EDT

I am glad I saw the government warnings posted here. Thank you. My real estate agent, at Baja Relocation, never mentioned it, and I did not see it in the Gringo Gazette.

Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 01, 2007 6:57 pm EDT

This information is the best I have seen on the Internet about Mexican or Baja real estate transactions. Thanks!

Update by Kerri Simson
Jul 30, 2007 8:31 am EDT

Here are documented FACTS.

I want to alert others that it is very important to listen to the advise of agencies in the United States about how to buy real estate in Mexico. I did not, and now I have a lawsuit.

Here is a link to a pdf file published by the State of Arizona real estate department. It explains the differences in buying real estate in Mexico and the U.S. especially Arizona:

http://www.re.state.az.us/PUBLIC_INFO/Documents/Consumer_Guide_MEX.pdf

You will understand why it is important to use an attorney, not just a real estate agent.

I say this, because I went to Coldwell Banker in Baja, and decided not to use the attorney. I wanted to save money. I thought I could research on my own on the Internet. Short version of the story, I now have an attorney, and a lawsuit to recover my deposit and damages. Though I was told my $5,000.00 deposit would be returned when I put down my down payment, Coldwell Banker cashed the check. They said that the developer told them to use it for commissions. I had a receipt for the deposit, but nothing in the contract about it. They also did not have my down payment put in an escrow account. I thought Coldwell Banker could be trusted because it was an American company. Again, learn from my mistakes, and follow the guidelines.

This is from the United States State Dept. website, http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html#real_estate

REAL ESTATE AND TIME-SHARES: U.S. citizens should be aware of the risks inherent in purchasing real estate in Mexico, and should exercise extreme caution before entering into any form of commitment to invest in property there. Investors should hire competent Mexican legal counsel when contemplating any real estate investment. Mexican laws and practices regarding real estate differ substantially from those in the United States. Foreigners who purchase property in Mexico may find that property disputes with Mexican citizens may not be treated evenhandedly by Mexican criminal justice authorities and in the courts. Time-share companies cannot be sued in U.S. courts unless they have an office or other business presence in the U.S. Consumers should contact a Mexican attorney, the Mexican consumer protection agency PROFECO, or other consumer information agency for information on companies that operate outside of the U.S.

Update by Kerri Simson
Jul 29, 2007 1:49 pm EDT

I looked up AMPI:

AMPI is a national association comprised of real estate professionals that have, since 1956, gathered under laws and codes of ethics and conduct to create a reliable, trustworthy and efficient real estate environment.

AMPI consists of separate autonomous sections all throughout the Republic of Mexico, as well as more than 4000 associates and affiliates. Each section is independent and has its own Board of Directors, only surpassed by a national Board of Directors comprised of twenty associates from all over the Republic.

In otherwords, it is not an authorized government licensing agency. It has no ability to suspend a license of an agent, or developer, because they are not required to have licenses. I wrote to them and complained about a developer, and I never heard from them. I used the contact us area on their web site. The Internet is great all you have to do is Google AMPI and see, it is a professional organization that enables the realtors and developers to network. It is in no way a consumer protection advocacy group. It is like complaining to the teacher's association about a problem with a teacher. You need the school district to complain to, a government agency, the department of education, not the organization formed by teachers to promote their professional status. There is a very big difference. The teachers associations do not license teachers, the states in which they teach set the requirements and monitor violations of laws. To claim AMPI is anything lke a licensing agency that oversees realtor laws is a pathetic attempt by an uneducated person. Sorry Laura, you should have taken some time to think about your rebuttal. Your ignorance is abundant.

Update by Kerri Simson
Jul 29, 2007 12:48 pm EDT

Laura, getting an American Loan, really, what do you think has caused all the people to go into forecloser. I agree, buying houses in the U.S. is very risky, look at what is happening. But, how in the world does that make it mean it is safe in Mexico? It is like saying, sun exposer can cause cancer, but look at cigarettes, you can get cancer from them too. Does that mean I should not use sun screen. Laura would argue that if both are bad you might as well risk you life anyway. She is only trying to make a quick buck.

Update by Kerri Simson
Jul 29, 2007 12:44 pm EDT

The realtor who wrote a rebuttal only told half truths, which is what they do. The realtors are not required to hold licenses in order to sell and the organization she is a member in has no power, and the inspections are the walk throughs, not building inspections. Again, lies spoken as truths, in order to make profit. Heed the U.S. state department warnings, they don't have a vested interest in screwing you. She does. Her other arguments are not worth my limited time, but if she is afraid of using an independently recommended Mexican attorney, she is hiding something. I visited San Marino in Baja recently, and was told they do not use escrow accounts. They wanted me to deposit $5,000.00 in a Wells Fargo account and the deposit slip would be my receipt. I have never heard a legitimate developer do this. Anyway, remember to think about what the author has to gain from getting you to believe their arguments.

Update by Kerri Simson
Jul 29, 2007 10:11 am EDT

The most important thing, listen to the United States State Department's advice on their web page. See for yourself. They warn: Take your time, use a good Mexican Attorney, they understand the laws there. The reason they post the warning about this is they can't do anything to help you if you buy real estate or timeshares in Mexico and when you realize you have problems they can NOT help you. There are no agencies like the board of realtors to help you. You are screwed. These people who say it is good need you to believe it is good so when they want to sell they can. They don't have to disclose any problems with the property like they do in the United States. You are on your own.

Update by Kerri Simson
Jul 29, 2007 2:36 am EDT

I got an e-mail from a woman with a link to her story about Real Del Mar. I followed the link on the bottom of her page about that development in Baja to this. It is making me see that trying to sell real estate in Baja is a big mistake. I have seen the market slow down, but if people start seeing this it will completely dry up. I have sent the e-mail to the people on my mail list and they agree about the problems we have in Baja. I can't see that the government and the conditions to protect buyers will change in my life time. I think it is time to pack up my things and move back to Phoneix. Thanks for helping me with this decision. I think the area from TJ to Ensenada will get its old name back, "The Corridor of Broken Dreams."

Update by Kerri Simson
Jul 27, 2007 5:23 pm EDT

I have a house that has a lot of problems in Rosarito. I was told the plumbing and wiring were replaced two years before I got it. I found out it was closer to four, by the owner himself, and he had never done it before, got advice from one of the neighbors. Well, I won't go on about all the problems I now have. If I tell the next buyer about all the problems I will never make any money. I have a bunch I have already sunk into it for repairs, then when I sell I have to pay a lot of taxes. I should have rented.

Update by Kerri Simson
Jul 19, 2007 4:45 am EDT

Thank you for this information. I was interested in Baja real estate because I read an article about how inexpensive it is to buy there and live. This has definitely put a different perspective on it. I guess the people writing those articles and all the positives are the ones there doing business. You are right, it is important to think about why something is less expensive. Very low property taxes, means little or no services. It is the crime that scares me, the police are the crooks. I never thought about the danger we could be in. These are very important issues.

Update by Kerri Simson
Jul 18, 2007 11:57 am EDT

Moving to Baja is like moving to a Gheto. You are surrounded by deplorable poverty, exploitation, and crime. The police pull over tourists and foreign residents expecting bribes. The drug cartel is out of control. Some developers are also politicians and are the ones running the show. You will definitely get what you pay for if you buy Baja real estate. No services, the sewage is regularly dumped in the ocean or surrounding areas from the trucks that pump the septic tanks. You need to read back issues of the Gringo Gazette. It is true, the residents of beach communities get no help from the city with these types of problems. When they complain, the city retaliates against those who complain. Stay away from Baja real estate.

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Jan 31, 2008 9:18 pm EST

I agree with everyone on this comment board and I am so sorry to hear about all the trouble that you are all having. This is the reason I started my company. I have helped several people that have mortgages with ASC, Countrywide, and other mortgage companies that don't seem to care if they harass people or suck them dry. The comments I have heard are along the lines of trying to get blood from a stone or turnip, or something like that.

I have a service that actually will take you out of the loop of contact with ASC, or Countrywide or whomever you have servicing your loan. All you have to do is tell me how we can help you. By that I mean, tell us what you are looking for us to do for you and we will pursue the help that you want, no matter what. We have all aspects of the mortgage business covered from being a mortgage mediation company, a title company, a real estate company, all the way to having access to attorneys for litigation or help to avoid foreclosure. No aspect of help is turned away.

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That’s another reason why I created this company. I take your number out of their "system". When they mail you something, it goes to me. I take the burden away from you so you can live your life without the phone calls and the letters. And the rudeness! Oh, man, if I told you some of the stories I have heard...let's just say, it’s not pretty.

I know that some people are going to look at this comment and go, this guy is trying to drum up business. Well, you're right. But here's the kicker. I used to work in mortgage collections. I used to make the phone calls and send the letters. I used to work around the people that make your lives hell. And I kept asking myself, why? Why are these people not being told about the help that’s readily available? Why are these people not being helped to make payment arrangements that are realistic? Why does this company care more about the money than about customer service when that is supposed to be their primary objective?

That's why I got out. I can not stand collections. Just because they are hiding behind a company name they think that they can say anything or act anyway they like with the customers, being friendly with one and the next 40-50 they can treat like crap. Where is the customer service?

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robert roels
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Aug 10, 2007 10:11 am EDT

There is no real ownership for foreigners living along the coast line in Mexico. And these bank trusts? What happens if the banks fail? They are the real owners of the property.

I have lived there full time for a while in the Ejido Primo Tapia in Marbella. Since the property was purchased in the mid 90's we were promised titles we had paid for, but never received. There was to be a height restriction for homes and trailers were supposedly not allowed, that never happened. They opened up a sewage treatment plant a block away from my house after the home was built. The smell at times was atrocious.

It turns out that the so called titles were to be issued at the end of last year, but were in reality a "Certificate of Occupancy".

I lost my home because I was in dispute with my ex (A Mexican born American) who hired an attorney, Jesus Moreno Guzman from Tijuana. He threatened to fabricate criminal charges against me and had successfully cut the power to my home and I was not able to restore. He also libeled my character.

Under these auspices and due to unscrupulous actions by the Ejido Primo Tapia in conveniently losing a record of my co-ownership with my ex, I was forced to leave as I did not relish the thought of spending time in Tijuana jail. It's only a house.

My home had been broken into a total of five times and losses were into the thousands. I am 55 years old and a software designer. I knew or associated with 6 people who were murdered within a half year span a few years ago, including my neighbor who was a policeman and was beheaded.

I love Mexico and many people are honest. However I would never buy there again. Renting is a lot more viable and less expensive. Be careful. We thought we were. And how do you know if your attorney is honest or competent. English documents hold no legal basis in Mexico. I knew a lot of people down there and am or was aware of many property disputes etc. It's not only the Mexicans, the Americans trying to unload or turn a quick buck are even worse. Watch out!

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Richard Carzona
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Aug 09, 2007 9:18 pm EDT

I believe that the best thing is to take some time before being sucked into the hype.

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Hector Garcia
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Jul 29, 2007 1:14 pm EDT

I live in Real Del Mar, and there is an Almalfi house that is falling down, and others with great structural damage. Laura does not know what she is talking about. Our attorney took an engineer/architect there and found many serious problems. I don't know why she does not say just hire the right people to oversee the process. A good attorney is the first step. If he feels you need someone to do a further inspection to guarantee structural integrity then do that. Why does Laura want to be the only one advising her clients? Why is she afraid of good legal advice? I know many Americans get it in the U.S. What is wrong with it in Mexico? Also, the type of inspection she says we have are only walk through. It is not where a building permit process has been followed, and inspectors oversee the stages of construction. These are not required in Mexico, they just are not a service the government provides. Since they don't it is important to get it yourself. I would not trust anyone who is afraid of you getting legal advise from someone who understands Mexican law. An attorney who is only certified to practice law in the U.S. does not have the understanding of the provincial law, or the ability to handle problems. Laura's comments regarding this show her lack of knowledge, and her fear of being found out. The State of Arizona also has information on the Internet about how to go about real estate transactions in Mexico, and they too advise using good legal council first. So, I guess Laura knows more than the U.S. State Department and the Arizona has learned from the citizens who have gone to them for help after having problems. They can't help them after the fact, so they warn them to get legal advice FIRST. Laura won't be there to help you either, but if you don't buy from her she can't laugh all the way to the bank.

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Laura Tierney
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Jul 29, 2007 10:05 am EDT

My name is Laura. I am a realtor in Mexico and I truly resent this post. Please read on and see how I debate what this person has said about ALL The realtors in Mexcio. I will break this down and answer some of your concerns. You will see {Remark from Laura} That is my opinion of what this person is saying. Forgive me if I get a little strong in some of my remarks. I am usually a very easy going person but this is too much for even me.

Here goes: Statement #1
The complaints I found when searching for Mexico real estate complaints, Baja real estate complaints, and about the developer I was thinking about buying from had very important things for me to think about. I think I was getting caught up in the hype of what the sales people were saying instead of taking the time and being objective about the costs, and the risks.

{Remark from Laura: Don't you think before you buy in the USA? What hype, are you talking about? A chance to own beach front property at a fraction of the cost. The fact that it is safer than ever to buy land in Mexico. Better get a realtor that belongs to Ampi board of realtors in Mexico so you do not invest in developments that are questionable.}

Statement # 2
I don't want to be stuck with a property with chronic problems, in a foreign country with no government protections. I am glad that these warnings were available for me. I am complaining about the lies and scams that are being promoted as fact by the Baja Real Estate community.

{Remark from Laura: You are obviously dealing with the wrong people in Mexico. So as always you have one bad experience and you think the entire country is bad. Good Grief. Are you really that ignorant. Please name all the " Baja Real Estate People that have lied and scammed you. My thought is you too are going by hearsay and talking out of the side of your head.}

Statement 3
It is important to understand these people have a lot to gain by getting us to go there and buy.

{ Remark by Laura: Don't all real estate people have a lot to gain no matter where they sell property? Don't most people work for money? Working for money does not make a person unethical. I resent your remarks. I work for my clients to find them the best possible investment. I invest down here myself. No one is forcing you to come here and buy? Are you that easily persuaded to do something that you do not want to do? Your remarks are offensive and I would suggest you get your facts straight.}

Statement 4
It would be a good deal if there was a government that provided services and agencies for consumer protection.

{Remark by Laura: Mexico does not have a government? News to me. Have you read the law that was passed in 1992 or have you heard of Fonatur? I think not. }

Statement # 5 (my personal favorite!)
If the realtor and seller don't deliver the product they say they are selling there is no board of realtors to help you.

{ Remark by Laura:Yes I believe we do have a Mexican Board of Realtors. Have you ever heard of Ampi? I belong to it. Do your homework before you spread your mis truths}

Statement #6
The realtors are not licensed. There are no inspections of construction done by government building inspectors on houses or condominiums.

{Laura Remarks: You cannot be serious? Where are you getting your information? We have title services, American loans, American escow, home inspections. You need to research before you talk.}

Statement #7
When you see eroded concrete in the area it is because contractors were able to water it down and install it without using qualified workers. Americans are spoiled, we assume there are oversites. There are no oversites on Mexican construction.

{Laura Remarks: You seriously do not think the Mexican people know how to build? I cannot believe what you are saying. They are craftsman. Have you ever seen a copola or bovida? That takes a tremendous amount of skill. Oversite? If I saw construction workers using eroded concrete I would probably not buy there. Just a thought}

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The people who are realtors are not going to tell you this unless you know to ask about it.

{Laura Remarks: I really resent this remark. The people who are realtors are not going to tell you? Good Grief. Are you piling all of us realtors into one group. That is intelligent. I happen to steer my clients away from anything that would cause concern. I work for them, not the developers. You need to find another agent. Also you verbage seems to have that all or nothing ring to it. Again you are sooo wrong.

Statement 8
In ten years the new construction of today will be riddled with major problems.

{ Laura Remarks: Oh my goodness, now you are a contractor also? Is home inspection your specialty? I challenge you to come to Mexico and tell me the homes and condos I take you to are not built well. }

In Real Del Mar you see it in houses that are only a year or two old.

Statement #9
{Laura remarks: Funny Real Del Mar has been around for over 15 years and I do not see homes falling down.} Let me ask you this, How many builders do you think build in Real Del Mar? Answer: For your information all homes are custom homes built by individual builders hired by the owners. Are they ALL bad builders? There is your all or nothing mentality coming out again.}

Statement #10
I would say buy a lot and build your own home, but take an American engineer to inspect the lot and do soil compression tests because they are selling lots that don't have the proper compaction to support a house , so the foundations crack and move.

{ Laura Remarks: Again if it smells like a duck and quacks like a duck it is most likely a duck! Get the right builder and you will not have to concern yourself with these issues. Ignorant people say ignorant things. Quack Quack}

Statement 11:(I can barely stand this remark. Ugh!)
Don't trust the sales people, there is NO way to hold them to anything they tell you.

{Laura Remarks: Again, "Do not trust ALL The sales people? I resent that ,again your all or nothing attitude is showing your ignorance to the facts}

Statement 12 (this one is a hummer)
You are walking into a lawsuit in a foreign country if you don't take a lot of time first, and use a Mexican attorney before you buy.

{ Laura Remarks; Now, if you are telling EVERYONE not to trust the country why on earth are you suggesting they get a Mexican Attorney? Maybe they should hire an attorney in The USA? They are ALL ethical, aren't they?}

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There are many scams where Americans put deposits on property of $5,000. to hold it and even though they were told they could get it back, they don't.

{ Again give me some names. You are an idiot.(please forgive me) but come on... are you serious? I am sorry I have to call a duck a duck. Just give me the names of the companies that do not give you your deposit back. But of course like you have stated previously, your problem is,YOU cannot find a good honest realtor because they are ALL corrupt? If you could just find one good honest realtor they would tell you that the checks are made out to American title Insurance companies. If you are stupid enough to write a check out to anything but an escrow company you deserve to get conned. You are not doing your homework again.!So are you saying that the American Title insurance companies do not give the AMERICANS their checks back? They are crooked too? You just cannot trust anyone nowadays can you? EVERYONE is corrupt, right?} So now what? You are running out of excuses and arguments}

Statement 14
The whole process is riddled with risk from the beginning to the end. This is true in Rosarito, Tijuana, Loreto, all Baja. I believe it is true in all Mexico. Ask about how the realtors, builders, etc. are regulated, and what your rights are, and who will help you if you have a problem. If you don't ask about this first, you will be in major trouble later.{

{Remarks by Laura: Again you are saying the WHOLE process is riddled with risks. Please tell me there has to be one teeny weeny process that does not have a risk in Mexico. All I want is one. Lets see what I can come up with? I do not think this is risky... Like making a check out to Land America or Stewart Title? Is that risky. Oh how about this one? Getting an American Loan? Very risky indeed. What about doing a title search? Oh not that would be too much work for you wouldn't it?}

{Laura Remarks: You know I would suggest to live in a plastic bubble where you do not have to make decisions. After all where can you be safe in this all or nothing world? But be careful your plastic bubble may burst.}

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Gilberto Riojas
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Jul 29, 2007 9:44 am EDT

You obviously have not been able to thoroughly check on other buyer's comments or other developers doing other projects in Mexico. We are building homes in Punta Mita (www.elencanto-puntamita.com) and our clients (100% US citizens) will not agree with you at all. They have been part of a very professional process that ended with full title and timely delivery of a home of the highest quality of construction, furniture and appliances. I'd like you to dare compare our homes and sales process with any other developer's.

Cheap projects are found all over the world (I'm sorry to break the news but even in the US! and even in Phoenix!). So don't be surprised to get what you pay for (in Mexico or the US).

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Laura Tierney
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Jul 29, 2007 8:59 am EDT

I believe your broken dreams will be the fact that you will never have another opportunity to live by the ocean for a fraction of what it cost in USA. I am always amazed how narrow-minded people are. They hear one bad story and run with it. Yes the issues with Real Del Mar are a know fact. But Real del Mar is not the only place to buy in Mexico. I would not think twice about buying a resale in that development. It is beautiful and close to the border.

When something bad happens in Mexico people such as yourself act like the whole place is in chaos and corrupt and unsafe. Truth be told bad things happen in the USA all the time. You cannot be that naive to think that corruption is not world wide? Of course it is. I cannot think of one school bombing in Mexico. Can you? Any murders, or thieves in our country? Of course they are but if it happens to you say all of the USA is bad. Really, think about it.

There is good and bad in every aspect of life. Yes there are unethical people in the world and in Mexico. But one unethical person does not make everyone unethical. Find a realtor in Mexico that belongs to the Mexican Board of Realtors. Whoever says there is not a board of realtors in Mexico is talking out of the side of their head. Goes to show how people ignorant to the facts can spread so much nonsense. My suggestion is try reading the articles on business trends instead of relying on hear-say.

Keep in mind other realtors in Mexico do not want you coming down to Mexico to work. It is competition. It takes away their business. Believe me I know, because I have been through it.

Between my associate and myself we are working on our 5th property. Yes I know the behind the scenes stuff that goes on in Mexico. I live there. I just know how to buy from reputable builders and reputable real estate people.

Loosen up... take some risks. Do your homework. Check-out why all the American and other foreign investors are going to Mexico in a frenzy to buy up coastal land. Don't you think large corporations do their due diligence?

Why are American Mortgage companies coming down to Mexico to offer AMERICAN LOANS to Americans in Baja? Why is there American escrow services and and American title insurance company's in Mexico? Is everyone else naive or do you think large corporations have the means to do in- depth checking before they invest in another county. My guess is that they have done their homework... You should too.

How much research have you done besides reading the blogs? Remember those are personal opinions not fact. Sorry about the typos but I had to do this fast because I have clients waiting. Wake up smell the roses. I love Mexico and I love the USA. Experience life... For those of you who truly dare to live your lives to the fullest... welcome to Baja.

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Baja Real Estate Disclosure of problems not required!

If you buy property that a seller is getting rid of because of structural problems, they do not have to be exposed. So if someone tells you they are only selling because they want to live closer to their grandchildren, you move in and find out that the foundation is eroding, because the ground is unstable, you have NO recourse. That is what happened in Real Del Mar in Baja. It is truly buyer beware. Have an expert inspect any property before putting money down. You will be spending good money after bad to either fix it or try to sue. But if the person has left the country, and the transaction happened in Mexico, you have to get them to go to Mexico in order for you to sue them, and they have to have assets in the area of Mexico that you can trace. You really need to think about the differences before thinking about taking the risk. If you want to live there, rent.

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Update by Kerri Simson
Aug 07, 2007 4:19 pm EDT

I live in San Antonio Del Mar. We have problems all the time. Coastal property is going to slip no matter where you are. The city of Tijauana has jurisdiction over most the area to Rosarito. If you complain they make it hard on the complainer. Oh, if a developer says you have a private beach, that is a lie. The law makes all beaches the property of the country, and everyone has access, if you deny it you can lose your property and go to jail.

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Baja Real Estate WARNING about buying in Baja!

I have seen numerous new complaints posted against developers in Baja. The business practices of Real Del Mar, Frisas Construction, Jose Luis Corona, and others are not uncommon. That is why the United States Government warns American citizens against buying in Baja, or anyplace in Mexico. They can not help you when you have problems. Do research. Research your developer in Google. When I was first looking at Real Del Mar, there were no complaints about them or Frisas construction on the Internet. People were slow to put them up. Now I see some. If you have had problems with your property, it would be good to post the issues on complaint boards like these. The important thing is NEVER buy a property in Mexico, NEVER sign a contract in Mexico without the advice of a GOOD Mexican attorney.

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robert roels
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Aug 11, 2007 3:44 pm EDT

Unfortunately all the issues discussed are meaningless if you have inadequate water supplies or sewage treatment facilities. Water is currently a major problem in Baja and continues to worsen with the drought. Check out the last issue of Gringo Gazette for more information. Baja's water is being siphoned off by 7 US states, grabbing Colorado river water before it reaches Baja.

I ran out of water one evening in Marbella and I had company. It took almost a day to find a truck to deliver a load.

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Kerri Simson
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Aug 07, 2007 12:57 pm EDT

I had a squatter move into my place, even though it is a gated community. The security believed them when they showed them a false rental agreement. It has been a year and I can't get my place back. The law sides with squatters if they are Mexican citizens and the landlord is foreign. I am going to default on my loan, because my other home mortgage just went up and I can not afford the payments, the legal fees, and the time to go to a Mexican court again. I already have put thousands into a Mexican attorney to try to help me. No more good money after bad, as I saw one person write. If you have a Mexican dream, rent, don't purchase. It is hell if you have a problem. I tried to use PROFECO, but they don't handle disputes like this. I saw that they are the agency that helps foreigners, but only within the first year of having a contract, and a squatter problem is not anything they deal with. What a nightmare.

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Kerri Simson
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Jul 20, 2007 11:18 am EDT

The Mexican government does little to nothing to assist foreigners who get scammed there. Real estate and timeshare fraud is rampant. It is important to use the words complaint or scam in doing any research on the Internet. An example is put Royal Holiday complaints in google, and you will find literally hundreds of people who have been scammed openly, in broad daylight at resorts. The government, credit card companies, and hotel chains all know it is going on, and NO ONE is stopping it. It does not surprise me that real estate developers are also signing contracts that they have NO intention of living up to. We may pay higher taxes in the United States, but we are a lot safer here. That does not mean it does not happen, but contractor boards, boards of realty, the bbbs, and other agency's are effective. Just look at the difference between Tijuanna and San Diego. Tell me higher taxes aren't worth it. Recent drug tests on cops in Baja show around twelve percent are on some type of drugs. And that is the law enforcers. I agree, Mexico is no place to be.

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Kerri Simson
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Jul 18, 2007 11:27 am EDT

I looked at the construction at the Mariotte Hotel in Real Del Mar, the other hotel I stayed in at Puerto Nuevo, and I have to say, it is substandard. It is typical of Baja construction. It would never pass inspection in the United States. Some of the plumbing in Mexican developments is a joke too. The pipes, or where you should have pipes in made out of plastics that are very flimsy. Look under the bathroom sinks, that is what you are getting.

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Franklin Schmidt
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Jul 11, 2007 3:29 pm EDT

So, how does one find a good Mexican attorney?

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