Five common Baja real estate transactions, broken into plain steps and the actual documents each one calls for. No legalese — tap any underlined term for a quick definition.
Selling in Mexico isn't simply buying in reverse. Here's the sequence — from confirming how the property is held today to moving proceeds home — in plain language.
Before listing, confirm whether the property sits in a or is held directly. This determines who has to sign at closing and what paperwork already exists.
Buyers and their expect a clean paper trail before a serious offer becomes a signed contract.
Sellers may owe capital gains tax () unless specific exemptions apply. Knowing this before listing avoids pricing surprises later.
Once an offer is accepted, a purchase agreement locks in price and terms while closing paperwork catches up.
At closing, the calculates the seller's tax obligation, coordinates any closure or assignment, and finalizes the sale.
Once funds are received, moving proceeds internationally involves its own considerations — currency conversion, reporting, and timing.
Everything in this library reflects Baja Property Insider’s best understanding as of the review date above, but Mexican real estate law, tax rates, and municipal requirements are updated regularly — sometimes without much notice. Baja Property Insider is an independent education platform; it does not practice law and does not provide legal advice. For guidance specific to your transaction, we can connect you directly with Gerardo Sánchez Aramburu, an independent Mexican attorney who works directly with foreign buyers and property owners in Baja California Sur.
Rules like these can shift year to year — talk to independent counsel about your transaction →
