Colombia can be found in the northwestern region of South America, and is famed for having two coastlines, with one on the Caribbean Sea side and the other on the Pacific Ocean side, which gives real estate investors and private property buyers choices of location.
Key investment locations in Colombia are Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia, Medellín, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Cali, and Santa Marta.
Colombia has several countries with borders that are Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Peru to the south, Ecuador to the southwest and finally Panama to the northwest.
Popular areas of Colombia with International Buyers - investment or personal use, listed by owner, for sale by real estate agent and for rent:
Leading or top agents often have extensive experience in local market trends, pricing, neighborhoods, and where to find investment real estate that fits the buyers financial goals.
A good real estate agent will be responsive, know how to negotiate, and keep the buyer and seller informed of the status of the deal at all times.
Who has the best reviews can be helpful, but word-of-mouth from happy clients, or friends and family, is usually the safest way to hire an agent.
Depending on your needs, you might want an agent who specializes in a specific market, like luxury homes, investment properties, or first-time home buyers.
The best agents in Colombia often have a wide network of contractors, inspectors, and mortgage brokers, which can make the buying and selling process smoother.