TJM55 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Can anyone recommend a good realtor you've worked with for a condominium purchase in Hua Hin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TroubleandGrumpy Posted May 9 Popular Post Share Posted May 9 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NativeBob Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 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! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroubleandGrumpy Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NativeBob Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NativeBob Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobear Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM55 Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM55 Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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