Hua Hin Realtor

[TJM55]

Can anyone recommend a good realtor you've worked with for a condominium purchase in Hua Hin?

[TroubleandGrumpy]

Not sure how much you know about Thailand, but if you think Thai 'realtors' are anything like those in the west, you are very much mistaken. They have no licences, no qualifications, no indemnities or insurances, and or financial obligations or requirements. Any Thai can setup themselves as a 'real estate agent' in Thailand - no Expat can though (reserved for Thais only).

Having said that maybe someone knows one in Hua Hin who is OK - but there are a lot of them that are not OK. IMO do not buy anything 'off plan' - but up to you.   

[NativeBob]

4 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

no Expat can though (reserved for Thais only).

Really? wow, I didn't know that!

I see thousands of sites of real-estate agencies run by farangs with openly posing pictures of themselves at luxury locations.

interesting twist!

[TroubleandGrumpy]

6 minutes ago, NativeBob said:

Really? wow, I didn't know that!

I see thousands of sites of real-estate agencies run by farangs with openly posing pictures of themselves at luxury locations.

interesting twist!

 

Yes indeed - it is banned (but as you said many do it).

Can Foreigners Be Real Estate Agents in Thailand? - Integrity Legal - Law Firm in Bangkok | Bangkok Lawyer | Legal Services Thailand

IMO Thai authorities 'look the other way' because of a simple fact - how will Thais sell property to foreigners and get their money, if they cannot speak their language.

[NativeBob]

1 minute ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

if they cannot speak their language.

I see. That makes sense: if your market of "rich suckers" is different from basic tinglish speaking, than yes, they need a "native communicator". No matter that they often lie to prospects about "special visa", 6-7 return of investment, specal discounts and other BS.

 

[ukrules]

1 minute ago, NativeBob said:

I see. That makes sense: if your market of "rich suckers" is different from basic tinglish speaking, than yes, they need a "native communicator". No matter that they often lie to prospects about "special visa", 6-7 return of investment, specal discounts and other BS.

 

 

Of course a law firm should handle any purchase.

[NativeBob]

1 minute ago, ukrules said:

 

Of course a law firm should handle any purchase.

I think "a law firm should be able to oversee the deal" but not "participate as an agent with commission paid".

Yes, I met both types of lawyers working for fixed rate and very few - for the part of the money their client demanded.

But those were very special cases with huge sums at stake. Some 5* resort at Samui didn't pay almost 10M for luxury pools and similar. So lawyer was happy with 15% reward.

[ukrules]

4 hours ago, NativeBob said:

I think "a law firm should be able to oversee the deal" but not "participate as an agent with commission paid".

 

I think you missed my point. I would tell my lawyer to go and handle the agent and make sure the purchase is all above board and conducted properly.

 

The lawyer would be working for me, they don't get any commission.

 

Normally this would be called conveyancing.

 

[soi3eddie]

A well known "real estate agent" in Hua Hin is Miss Jira. She seems to know the market well. She has a YouTube channel too. Please let us know how you get on - with Jira, or any other agent. 

Her channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jirapropertythailand

 

[poobear]

From my own experience of buying 8 different properties in Hua Hin, Pranbury and Prachuap Khiri Khan, The more I appreciate the advice Andy Dyett posed by in Hua Hin News Before I made another purchase here I would look him up and pick his brain for properties and especially locations. I have never used and agent but agree with his outlook and appreciate his opinions.

 

https://www.huahintoday.com/tag/hua-hin-property-expert/

 

 

[TJM55]

12 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

A well known "real estate agent" in Hua Hin is Miss Jira. She seems to know the market well. She has a YouTube channel too. Please let us know how you get on - with Jira, or any other agent. 

Her channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jirapropertythailand

 

Thanks.

[TJM55]

2 hours ago, poobear said:

From my own experience of buying 8 different properties in Hua Hin, Pranbury and Prachuap Khiri Khan, The more I appreciate the advice Andy Dyett posed by in Hua Hin News Before I made another purchase here I would look him up and pick his brain for properties and especially locations. I have never used and agent but agree with his outlook and appreciate his opinions.

 

https://www.huahintoday.com/tag/hua-hin-property-expert/

 

 

I will look into it. Thanks.

[ThaiPauly]

On 5/9/2024 at 6:29 PM, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Not sure how much you know about Thailand, but if you think Thai 'realtors' are anything like those in the west, you are very much mistaken. They have no licences, no qualifications, no indemnities or insurances, and or financial obligations or requirements. Any Thai can setup themselves as a 'real estate agent' in Thailand - no Expat can though (reserved for Thais only).

Having said that maybe someone knows one in Hua Hin who is OK - but there are a lot of them that are not OK. IMO do not buy anything 'off plan' - but up to you.   

Same as the UK then

 

Anyone can become a "real estate agent ,"

No qualifications required

[ThaiPauly]

Also, be aware that all the realtors I have come across in HH charge 5% commission for selling your property.

In Chiang Mai it's just 3%

 

I don't know why there is such an anomoly

[InThailand123]

On 5/9/2024 at 12:29 PM, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Not sure how much you know about Thailand, but if you think Thai 'realtors' are anything like those in the west, you are very much mistaken. They have no licences, no qualifications, no indemnities or insurances, and or financial obligations or requirements. Any Thai can setup themselves as a 'real estate agent' in Thailand - no Expat can though (reserved for Thais only).

Having said that maybe someone knows one in Hua Hin who is OK - but there are a lot of them that are not OK. IMO do not buy anything 'off plan' - but up to you.   

Estate Agents in the UK arent qualified, they dont have licences and anyone can set up, its hardly rocket science walking someone around a house?

 

"Expats" aka immigrants without a work visa cant open an Estate Agency, in the US, UK, EU, OZ etc..

[InThailand123]

On 8/12/2024 at 1:58 AM, ThaiPauly said:

Also, be aware that all the realtors I have come across in HH charge 5% commission for selling your property.

In Chiang Mai it's just 3%

 

I don't know why there is such an anomoly

Market rates, its called free market capitalism.

 

[moose7117]

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