The best listings don't stay around forever

Whilst some listings may be gathering dust, the most attractive buys ARE selling.  What is it that makes some properties sell and others attract little interest or rejection?

This beautiful listing, described in an earlier blog, is a property which was sure to sell sooner rather than later.  The villa is extremely well cared for and represents good value for money...and now a discerning buyer has recognised its worth and has decided to purchase. 

Neglected or overpriced properties simply do not sell, along with those in the "wrong" location - it is a fact of life. At West Indies Real Estate we pride ourselves on trying to find the right home for prospective buyers and in taking our time to ensure that they are 100% happy with their final choice. 

We also believe it is our duty to be honest with our sellers about their properties.... although this may not always be popular.  

As much of our business comes by word of mouth and recommendation, it is important to us that our buyers and sellers alike are more than satisfied with our service.  Unlike the larger franchise companies such as Remax, Century 21 and Coldwell Banker, which are household names, we really do have to rely on our local reputation.  Whilst the larger companies are well known, the service provided may vary dramatically from franchise to franchise.  We, at West Indies Real Estate, are dependent on our clients recommending us and this is how we obtain much of our business.

If you would like us to help you choose the property which is right for you, or to list your property, please get in touch at info@westindies-realestate.com

Property outlook is great and real estate tourism is booming in the Dominican Republic, says the forecast from the Dominican Association of Real Estate Tourism Companies (ADETI).

After many years of living and working in the Dominican Republic, the Management of West Indies Real Estate would like to offer the following views on Gated Communities - Click Here

West Indies Real Estate recently exhibited at the A Place in the Sun property show in London, England, with other exhibitors from all parts of the world.  A Place in the Sun is a most popular TV show, magazine and website which has built on the insatiable desire of the British to own first or second properties abroad.  Judith Fox-Hogg and Paul Hogg, two of the owners of West Indies Real Estate, are British and are keen to continue with their strong links in this market.  We work with a number of reputable Real Estate companies there, as well as in other countries.

This is part of our ongoing investment in marketing and is just one of many  strategies to attract buyers from all countries, thereby offering a level of service to sellers and buyers alike which is, we believe, unequalled in the Dominican Republic.

In the past, West Indies Real Estate has exhibited in Britain, Canada and Russia and we intend to continue this tradition and to begin exhibiting in the United States.  We believe that the Dominican Republic  represents one of the best buys in the Caribbean and aim to make it more widely known in all markets.

At the election on 16th May, President Leonel Fernandez was granted four more years to serve the Dominican Republic. Fernandez is credited with restoring macroeconomic stability and a favourable business climate. Being ahead in the polls, his PLD party secured a victory with 53% of the vote. This represents the first re-election in Dominican politics since Joaquin Balaguer was re-elected in 1990.

This continuity will reinforce the recent view that the Dominican Republic is one of the top five places to buy in the Caribbean and will attract new investments on a small and grand scale, such as that recently made by Donald Trump, who is pouring more than $1 billion into resort and residence development on the island.  Click Here to read article.

 Judith Fox-Hogg, one of the Owners of West Indies Real Estate, met with the President during his last term of office to promote business and investment in the Dominican Republic.