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Pro-Ecuador.com is the website of Eagle and Condor Internacional CIA. LTD., a fully registered Ecuadorian Company. Our primary purpose is to facilitate the integration of the North American Culture with the South American culture. The shamans of North and South America have long predicted that when the Eagle of the North flies together with the Condor of the South, this will signify the dawning of the new age. The beginning of this transformation is happening now. For many years, we have committed our lives to personal grown and planetary expansion. In 2006, we were directed to come here to Cotacachi, not knowing why. Only a few expats were living in Cotacachi. Now, many people are following. We will assist those who want to come here to participate in the fulfillment of this ancient legend, through real estate sales, vacation rentals, introductory tours and classes, Spanish translating, and just simply hand holding. The staff of Pro-Ecuador.com has diverse experience, many years of meditation teaching and counseling, experience in living in a variety of cultures, knowledge of Ecuador, and a broad network of associates and acquaintances. Our primary commitment is to facilitate the dawning of a new planetary paradigm. We offer the following FREE services: • All information on Pro-Ecuador.com and our Living in Ecuador Blog • Answers to reader questions by e-mail. While this service is offered free of charge, it is not unlimited. We have a large volume of emails daily, so can only answer a few questions per client. We encourage our readers to study this website and blog in detail prior to asking your questions, as it contains the results of weeks and months of study and experience of life in Ecuador. Ecuador Real Estate/Cotacachi Real Estate: How we work-- Seller's Agents-- We primarily act as Cotacachi real estate seller's agents for condominiums and gated communities in the Cotacachi area. We offer condominiums, town houses, apartments and single-family adobe houses. In these situations, we have a contractual obligation to the sellers of these properties. The seller pays our commission. Most often, the prices of these properties are firm, so there is little need for negotiation. However, we work closely with the buyer and seller to insure that both clients are satisfied with the transaction, so the buyer benefits whether he pays a commission or not. Without happy buyers and sellers, our business will suffer.  We assist in all steps of the purchase process
including recommending
an attorney, advising in the legal process, and translating when
necessary. Our service does not stop with the sale of the property. Since many buyers do not speak Spanish nor understand Ecuador's legal system, customs or purchase process, we provide a wide array of personal services not traditionally furnished by an agent in the U.S. In addition, if you purchase a property to be constructed, we will continue to act as intermediaries between buyer and seller to see that the process continues as smoothly as possible and according to plan. We can assist in finding temporary housing while your house is being constructed. We will advise with regard to banking, visa matters, and recommend qualified people to assist you with all your legal needs, even recommend professionals and stores for furnishing your new home. Buyer’s Agents The Ecuador real estate market is very different than in North America. It is said that everything is for sale in Ecuador. But many sellers in Ecuador are not motivated to sell because they own their property outright. Thus there is very little expense involved in keeping property. Hence, many properties are over-priced since owners don't really have to sell and are just "fishing," testing the market to see how much they can get. Therefore, we don't handle many Ecuadorian owned properties. However, occasionally, a property comes to our attention that is a good buy for our clients and is offered by a truly motivated seller. We typically represent these properties as buyer's agents: As a buyer's agent we assist our clients in the purchase of Ecuador real estate/Cotacachi real estate. As a buyer’s agent we will:
As both buyer's agents and seller's agents, we charge $15/hr to show property, plus any transportation costs. Our fee to conclude a transaction as a buyer's agent is 6% of the final purchase price less any fees already paid (retainer plus fees for property showing). In other words, if a buyer purchases property through our services, we refund the buyer any fees we have been paid. For consulting work, or translation, we charge $20 per hour. Some Ecuador promoters say that they offer to show real estate without fees. However, you generally get what you pay for. We are a full-service company and hold your hand as much as needed through the entire buying process. We believe this valuable service, coupled with our experience, is well worth the cost in added benefits such as less stress and less time spent in searching on your own. Using Pro-Ecuador as a Buyer’s Agent will Not Result in Double Fees Most real estate in Ecuador is sold directly by owners. We advise our clients of the amount of commission due at closing, by the buyer. city with property owners for most transactions. In the event another selling agent has an exclusive listing, we will accept the co-fee offered by the seller's agent. With Pro-Ecuador, you will never pay a double commission. Exclusive Representation or Dual Agency? Our company may act as both a buyer’s agent and seller’s agent for some properties. Properties for which we act as the seller’s agent will be fully disclosed to our clients. Should a client purchase a property for which we are the seller’s agent, no commission fee will be charged the buyer and any showing fees paid will be refunded upon completion of the transaction. Why Do We Negotiate Low Prices and Favorable Terms? Why does a buyer’s agent, who works on commission, negotiate the lowest possible price? This is a valid question. Our commission is reduced slightly with a lower selling price. However, a satisfied customer is much more valuable than the forgone commission. Word-of-mouth advertising from happy customers is priceless. In addition, it is our goal to do our best to prevent real estate inflation specifically to foreigners, which will ultimately harm us all. A common practice in Ecuador is for agents to mark up a property well beyond the price asked by the owner. Pro-Ecuador will never do this. You can be guaranteed that the commission we charge you as buyer's agent, or the commission the owner pays us as a sellers agent, is the only fee we receive. We will not show properties that we feel are priced well beyond market value. Vacation Rentals in Cotacachi Pro-Ecuador also offers a variety of Cotacachi vacation rentals available for a minimum of 5 nights to long term. We have houses, condominiums and apartments. All are fully-furnished, all have internet connections and some have direct Satellite TV. Prices range from $300 to $650 per month for monthly rentals, or $55 per night and lower, depending on length of stay. We can arrange Quito airport pickup and return by trusted taxi drivers, provide bus information for those who prefer to economize, and provide an orientation to Cotacachi when you arrive. Pro-Ecuador can recommend Quito hotels for those who want to spend a night or two in Ecuador's capital city. We also have friends who offer unique tours of Quito's historic Old Town. We recommend that you choose to stay in one of our safe, comfortable and centrally-located vacation rentals while you explore real estate in Cotacachi. Introduction to Ecuador Tours Occasionally, Pro-Ecuador offers Introduction to Ecuador Tours. These all- inclusive 5-day, 6-night tours provide a taste of Ecuador for those considering moving here. We show some properties, introduce you to trusted associates to help with residency visas, and generally have a great time. Our desire is to answer every question you may have about banking, purchasing property, shipping goods, renting, and visas, plus a whole lot more. We usually visit Cuenca, Cotacachi, Otavalo and Quito. Tour participants can extend their tour with optional trips to the coast or Vilcabamba. Do you have any questions? Please use this form or call Gary Phillips at +1-218-206-1115 to find out how we can be of service to you. We are here to help with all your Cotacachi real estate needs. |
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