If you don’t have a license, you will no longer be able to work in real estate brokerage, warned Claudia Pérez Aguilar, the new president of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) in Mérida, yesterday.
“This year, many of the rules will change to improve the real estate sector. This is due to issues of fraud and other problems that arise within the industry, in order to bring order to the sector.”
“Everyone who joins the association must declare that they will comply with our code of ethics and the law. We have published a manual of best real estate practices, which outlines what happens on a daily basis at the national level and certainly in Yucatán and Mérida. It serves as a benchmark for the laws and regulations of the sector promoted by AMPI, and these must be followed,” stated Jenny Althair Rivas Padilla, national president of AMPI.
In a press conference held by both leaders before the swearing-in ceremony of the new board of directors in Mérida, they outlined their plans and discussed some issues within the local real estate sector.
The event was led by Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada and Legal Advisor Gaspar Alemañy Ortiz, representing Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena.
Claudia Pérez was elected last January and was already serving in her position; only the swearing-in ceremony remained, which took place yesterday at a well-known hotel in the western part of the city.
There, she stated that they arrived at this ceremony strengthened and with strong support, as demonstrated by the presence of their national leader, Jenny Rivas, and the regional coordinator of AMPI, Patricia Mora Vallejo.
“Today we invite our associates, all members, and especially the authorities to join us for this important swearing-in ceremony, which we greatly value, particularly its institutional nature, the professionalization of the real estate sector, and the relationship and connection with the government, which is very important,” she emphasized.
In response to complaints and reports of alleged land grabs, land disputes, and real estate deals on the coast, as raised in the questions posed to the leaders, Claudia Pérez stated that these issues are also occurring in other parts of the state; they are aware of the situation not only on the beaches.
“There is definitely a significant challenge in everything that is happening, not only on the coast—I think that’s what’s been getting the most attention right now—but also in other parts of the state. We’ve detected it. We’ve had a very specific agenda with the authorities and developers for a couple of years now; although the authorities plan and set regulations, it’s also the developers who implement them,” she indicated.
She also mentioned that this year legal measures from the new state real estate law will be applied to prevent these and other situations, providing protection for everyone and reinforcing the professionalism of the sector.
“Saying you are an AMPI real estate professional makes a difference; it’s also a great responsibility for us and our members,” she said.
“The important thing is not just expanding our membership, but that it truly adheres to all our ideals, vision, values, laws, standards, and ethics—this is a constant for us.”
Every time they have an intermediary and a colleague in front of them, they must also keep in mind that part of their role is to be ambassadors of a good code of ethics.
“They also tell the general public, society, and their clients to ask if the person is certified. Remember that this year there will be a radical change in this regard. Do you have a license or not? If you don’t have a license, you will no longer be able to work in real estate intermediation starting this year,” she commented.
For her part, Jenny Rivas explained that the Peninsula represents a very valuable area in the real estate sector, both nationally and especially for AMPI. “Region 20, which is the Quintana Roo and Yucatán area, is one of the largest regions AMPI has, with a presence in all 32 federal entities.”
“We have divided the country into 20 regions, and Region 20 is the one we have the pleasure of visiting this week. We’ve already toured Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Cancún, and Bacalar, and today we’re concluding this tour in Mérida with a flourish. I’m delighted to be here, especially to support President Claudia Pérez and her entire board,” she expressed.
She then emphasized that “Region 20 truly exemplifies how things should be done right, as a team, and with the strength that the real estate sector possesses. Region 20 is literally the largest and most powerful region within AMPI; in terms of membership, it ranks number one.”
“Furthermore, this will help us position the Yucatán brand as an attractive and secure investment destination, where the state’s assets and citizens are protected,” she affirmed.
Source: yucatan
