Selling a house in Puerto Rico

miss.lmarie · 2023-09-04T22:00:57+02:00

Get insights on selling a house in Puerto Rico, including realtor recommendations and DIY tips from expats who have navigated the local market.

miss.lmarie Member

Member since 03 March 2023

miss.lmarieMember04 September 2023 20:00:57

Hola expat community!

I'm hoping to get some input/recommendations regarding selling a house in Puerto Rico. The process for purchasing the house was very different from the states, so I'm assuming it will be the same to sell. I've heard so many things regarding realtors in PR and people desperately looking to buy and realtors never returning their calls. Obviously, that wouldn't be a great situation for someone looking to sell their house. Has anyone experienced that situation in PR?

Anyone have experience listing their house themselves and selling? Or can recommend a great realtor?

Just exploring options and hoping that I can find someone that has had experience with this on the forum.

Thank you!!!

kbarretoct Member

Member since 27 July 2023

kbarretoctMember12 September 2023 14:50:37

@miss.lmarie hello, I鈥檓 Kim what area of the island is the your house?

wmillette Member

Member since 15 September 2023

wmilletteMember15 September 2023 11:34:35

Buying or selling a house in Puerto Rico is insane, and the realtors are worthless and basically expect to get paid as soon as you list the house, if you're looking to buy a house, the realtor, don't even return your phone calls won't show you the property and even if you put an offer in on the house and it's excepted, the realtor could say he doesn't like your personality and won't work with you which happened to me recently Even though the checks are already made out and we are ready to buy the property

I know do on a property and I love it here in Puerto Rico,

techdispatch Active member

Member since 01 February 2023

techdispatchActive member15 September 2023 12:55:54

Yep...took a full year and 40 days for us to buy a house here on the island...just gotta be persistent as well as very, very patient....at the end, all worth it.

miss.lmarie Member

Member since 03 March 2023

miss.lmarieMember15 September 2023 19:00:08

@kbarretoct聽 The house is on the east side of the island, in the mountains of Luquillo. About 15 mins from the beach

garciahanner Member

Member since 24 May 2023

garciahannerMember15 September 2023 22:14:25

@miss.lmarie聽 Hi!聽 I am looking.聽 How big is your house?聽 Is it a one story or two story?聽 What is the age of the home?聽 Arlene

miss.lmarie Member

Member since 03 March 2023

miss.lmarieMember19 September 2023 19:12:19

@garciahanner The house is 1 story and about 1,600 sq. ft and sits on about 1 acre of land. It was built in the 80's. Are you just looking in the Luquillo area? Or other places on the island as well?

miss.lmarie Member

Member since 03 March 2023

miss.lmarieMember19 September 2023 23:32:28

@wmillette Thanks for sharing your experience regarding buying a house, sounds like it was difficult but you were finally able to find one that worked out.

garciahanner Member

Member since 24 May 2023

garciahannerMember20 September 2023 22:09:29

@miss.lmarie聽 I am looking from Luquillo to Ceiba.聽 I have family in that part of the island.聽 What is the price range you will be asking for your home?

miss.lmarie Member

Member since 03 March 2023

miss.lmarieMember24 September 2023 19:47:15

#10

@garciahanner Glad to hear. The east side of the island is definitely a great place to live. Close enough to San Juan as well. Feel free to private message me and we can exchange contact information to discuss further