Frequently Asked Questions
Selling your property in Puerto Vallarta has never been easier --- even if you’re not here.
Great news: you CAN sell your property even if you live abroad or are not in Vallarta full-time.
With VallartaByOwners, we handle everything locally for you, while you keep full control and pay zero agent commission.
Here is exactly what we do:
✅1. We take professional photos, videos, drone shots (optional)
You do not need to travel. We go to your property and capture everything.
✅ 2. We create your full listing on VallartaByOwners
We handle:
description
features
location
map
photos
contact forms
Everything is done for you.
✅ 3. We manage ALL showings
When a buyer wants to visit your property, we open the door and show it to them professionally — exactly as if you were here in person.
❗IMPORTANT:
We do NOT negotiate on your behalf.
We are NOT real estate agents.
You stay in control of all decisions.
✅ 4. We connect you directly with serious buyers
If a buyer is interested, we simply connect the two of you.
You handle your own discussions, your own decisions, and your own negotiation.
❗ This is For Sale By Owner — we provide assistance, not representation.
✅ 5. Legal process is handled by our partner law firm
A certified legal team manages:
offers
contracts
escrow
closing
➡️ You are protected throughout the transaction.
Conclusion:
✔ YES, you can sell your property from anywhere in the world.
✔ We handle everything locally.
✔ You keep control and pay NO commission.
No.
We charge a small fixed service fee — never a percentage.
You keep 100% of your equity.
- No 7–8% commission
- You save thousands of dollars.
- Full transparency
- You know who visits, who is interested, and what’s happening at all times.
- Total control
- It’s your property and your negotiation — we never negotiate on your behalf.
- Local support
- You get a professional team on the ground, without losing autonomy.
No, we are NOT real estate agents.
We do not represent sellers or buyers.
- We do not negotiate on anyone’s behalf.
We take no commission from the sale.
We are a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) platform with local assistance:
photos
listing creation
buyer screening
showing coordination
legal guidance via a law firm
You stay fully in charge.
We do.
Our team schedules and handles all showings.
Your presence is not required.
After each visit, we provide a short feedback report.
We partner with a trusted local law firm.
They manage:
verification of documents
drafting and reviewing agreements
offers
escrow handling
closing procedures
Everything is done professionally and securely.
Yes.
In fact, that’s exactly how our service is designed.
You and the buyer speak directly, transparently, and without a middleman.
Your listing will be:
featured on VallartaByOwners
displayed on an interactive map
visible to international and local buyers
positioned within neighborhoods like Versalles, Zona Romántica, 5 de Diciembre, Marina Vallarta, and more
We receive inquiries and forward them directly to you.
Yes — because you’re not alone.
You benefit from:
our team on the ground
secure buyer screening
a professional legal firm handling the paperwork
full transparency at every step
You sell directly, but with strong support.
Your listing remains active until your property is sold.
There is no expiration unless you request removal.
Accordion Content
Just a few basics:
Your contact information
Property details
A date for photos
Your listing can be live within 48–72 hours.
We cover ALL of Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and the entire Bay of Banderas — from the south shore all the way up the Nayarit coast.
Here are the main areas we serve:
Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco)
- Marina Vallarta
- Hotel Zone
- Versalles
- 5 de Diciembre
- El Centro / Downtown
- Zona Romántica
- Emiliano Zapata
- Conchas Chinas
- Amapas
- Mismaloya
- South Shore communities
Riviera Nayarit
- Nuevo Vallarta
- Bucerías
- La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
- Punta Mita
- Sayulita
- San Pancho (San Francisco)
- Flamingos
- Mezcales
- Valle Dorado
- Altavela
- Jarretaderas
All surrounding areas across the Bay
From Mismaloya to Punta de Mita, and from Sayulita to the South Shore, VallartaByOwners covers the entire region for photography, showings, and listing support.
You choose the offer you prefer.
We help coordinate the process with the law firm so everything is handled properly.
Yes — you can remove or pause your listing whenever you want, with no penalt
Owner choice — you’re in control. You decide whether to accept buyer-agent showings and whether to negotiate with an agent. If a buyer agent is involved, you decide whether any compensation applies and how it’s structured — a percentage (for example 1%-2%-3%–3.5%) or a fixed amount — or none at all.