Keith, I wanted to send you a note and thank you for all your help in getting us into this house. You have no idea how happy we are with everything. All of the people you have recommended to us have been perfect. You surpassed all our expectations all the way through the process. Thank you. I hope we can keep in contact in the future. I would be more than happy to send a letter of recommendation for your website and would gladly talk to any of your clients in the future if you thought that would be helpful to you. Thanks again, John and Mary
Dear Mitch,
Thanks for the smooth transaction. We got the check and are very pleased with the results. Hope to stay in touch sending you referrals so keep me on your contact list
Best Regards,
Chris Ward, CRS
Denver Real Estate Broker
chriswardagent@yahoo.co
Dear Mitch,
I hope you realize what an asset your company has in Victor Huitron. I have never met you personally, but Victor speaks of you very highly (as do the Mexican ex-pat forums, by the way!!)
I am a newly retired teacher from Colorado Springs, Colorado. I began corresponding with Victor the beginning of 2007. I expected immediately from his email responses that he'd be a terrific agent. I came to Mexico the end of March and enjoyed every minute I spent with this young man. He gave up an entire weekend and spent almost a week trying to accommodate my needs.
Above and beyond his professional, ethical, and trustworthy demeanor, he has exceeded the call of duty on behalf of your company. I didn't buy a million dollar home, only a very modest one in Dzitya with which we are very happy. In spite of this, Victor has continued after the sale to give advice and time to help us in our somewhat scary but permanent move to Mexico the end of November. He has led us through homeowner's insurance, Power of Attorney concerns, and he has even physically checked on our vacant new home. At this point, if Victor told me to jump off a 200 foot cliff, I'd probably do it!
I felt compelled to let you know how very satisfied with and grateful we are to Victor. My sister is following us in retirement to Mexico also. She too, having met Victor, is convinced he is one of a kind and plans to purchase through Mexico International.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Moser
gmoser433@msn.com
Hello Mitch
Well the trip is at its end, and you are right...everyone LOVED Nelio! The general consensus is genuine, hardworking , dilligent and very thoughtful for his clients needs.
Thank you for caring as a company about us and you have a great realtor in Nelio.
Regards,
Kim Mulligan
mulligan@telus.net
Thank you so much for the efficiency of your staff during the recent purchase of our home. Arturo, Ernesto and Fernando worked so well together to see that everything went very smoothly and I felt that both the interests of the Seller and of us were represented and respected -- not an easy feat and one that was important to me. Monica's house was obviously very special to her, and now it is to us and that gives me a special connection to her that I want to maintain! Your staff helped us to do that!
Regards,
Lois Post
We are Gordon and Susan Carson. We recently bought a house in Merida and Keith Heitke was our realtor. We could not have asked for a better experience. Keith is a real professional. He listened carefully to what we thought we wanted, showed us several houses that could have met our needs and was patient with us as we agonized over which one to make an offer on. His advice on how to deal with the offer process was excellent and resulted in a successful negotiation. The attorney that he recommended was excellent. She was extremely thorough in explaining each step in the process of buying a house in Mexico and was meticulous in explaining the paperwork, in English.
Keith is a real professional, and we would recommend him to anyone who might be interested in Yucatecan real estate. I can be reached at
Thank you very much for your help with my closing. As we discussed, I have had closings in New York that felt like endless exercises in acrimony, so it was a pleasure to experience the relaxed and cooperative atmosphere of doing business with you, Mitch and Ernesto. I appreciate the patience, efficiency and courtesy that characterized the entire transaction, and I look forward to doing business with you in the future.
Best regards,
Bill Madden
maninagorillasuit@hotmail.com
We just wanted to let you know how happy we were with our recent property transaction through Mexico International. When we decided to sell a beachfront lot in Sisal our first and only choice, for an agent to represent us, was Henry Ponce. We have known Henry for three years, and he has designed two lovely homes for us, so we already knew him as an architect and as a friend; he is first rate. It was no surprise to discover he is equally as professional and honest a real estate agent as he is an architect. He handled everything, always keeping us up to date on what was happening. He made this our simplest, most stress-free real estate transaction in Mexico so far. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for the very best of agents; in fact, our niece is coming to look for property with Henry in a few months.
We are glad Henry Ponce is part of the Mexico International real estate team.
LeAnn and Bob Roberts
mominyucatan@yahoo.com
Mexico International and its key associates, Mitch Keenan and Eric Partney, are the most professional risk free real estate people in the Yucatan. Our company, Yucatan Sol, restores homes at the highest original quality level in Merida. Eric Partney recently sold two restored homes to American and Canadian buyers. All of the legal, title, and ownership issues were 100% taken care of by Eric and there couldn't have been two more satisfied new Merida home owners. Finally, Eric and Mitch understand quality, value and honesty. Use their services and you'll be pleased with the results.
Ron E. Jackson / Alvaro Ponce / Mauricio Gamboa
Owners of Yucatan Sol
We were nervous buying property in Mexico for our first time. Not knowing the culture and customs made us feel a little uncomfortable. Not speaking the language would have made it difficult.
With his knowledge and contacts, Mitch Keenan and his team made the process comfortable and easy from the start – from viewing the right properties to closing on the house and condo we eventually bought. They went to extra effort during our visit to make sure we completely understood all the legalities and complexities of owning real estate in Mexico. They explained several matters we would never have thought about with regard to living in the Yucatan and set our minds at ease about making the transition.
He was sensitive to our needs and anticipated our questions. His honesty and integrity set him apart from all other agencies in the Yucatan. We'd never think of working with any other company.
We are loyal members of his fan club.
Tom Rausch
Jerry Pawlak
hcd81@aol.com
I met Keith [Heitke] about 3 years ago and have been involved in several transactions with him. I have found him to be a true professional in every aspect. He is knowledgeable, considerate, through and has excellent taste. In addition, he is a delightful person and a pleasure to spend time with. I can recommend him without any reservation.
Jim Anthony
999/192-5912 Merida Cell
828/221-0028 Merida, Mexico (From US)
828/734-7573 US Cell
I found Mexico International through a website search; a few phone conversations later, I was connected with some of the great members of the MI team. On our first visit, Mitch and his partners put together a great real estate tour for us; when my wife and I changed our mind about what we wanted to do, they did not miss a beat, but showed us properties that matched our new requirements. We decided to buy one of the properties, and then the one next door as well. Given the idiosyncrasies of the two lots, the offer and closing process was complicated. Throughout the whole process, MI provided endless energy, kept me informed, and managed to clear an ever-increasing number of hurdles until the successful completion. The MI Team was outstanding throughout the whole process, and our dream house would have never become reality without them.
Ralf and Yvonne
rl@leszinski.com
Sr. Angel Guevara:
Reciba usted nuestro saludo; pleno de los mejores deseos para usted y su querida familia. Asimismo le patentizamos nuestra sincera gratitud por su cordialidad y profesionalismo. Con empleados como usted y la Sra. Maria Elena Loria; así como con el apoyo legal de la Lic. Enna Baqueiro, estamos convencidos que vuestra agencia "Mexico International" tendrá un excelente porvenir. Tenganos como deudores satisfechos de vuestra labor
Justo Pla y Juanita Jaber Pla
justopla@atlanticbb.ne
What a wonderful advisor and friend we found in Keith Heitke! Keith's deep knowledge of architecture and design and his appreciation for Merida history led us to make choices that were just right for us. In the whirl of real estate buying and selling, Keith's voice was one of wisdom, patience, and sensitivity.
Fritz Menzel
Werner Gross
We worked with Eric Partney of Mexico International to purchase our home in Merida. Eric's expertise in the market, local real estate laws and his understanding of our goals made the transaction much easier than we would have ever anticipated. We are very pleased with our home and the buying experience. Thanks Eric and Mexico International
We have dealt with Mexico International for a few properties and can safely
say they are the true professionals when it comes to real estate in Merida.
It can be very frustrating when an estate agent is showing property without
doing their homework or checking that everything is in order, well with
Mexico International there were no nasty surprises. Every transaction went
perfect and I must say dealing with Keith Heitke was a pleasure.
They understood the type of property we were looking for, had
everything ready and answered every question we had right to the day of
closing.
Sean and Colm
Ireland
http://www.iol.ie
We did extensive research before selecting Mitch Keenan's Mexico International (formerly Miguel's Mexico) as our real-estate agents. We have no regrets. They are great. Very important when buying real-estate in Mexico, they have the only guaranteed US earnest money account. They also introduced us to a great notorio with whom to work. Our agent was Eric Partney. Both Eric and Mitch are very well informed, friendly, and give excellent service. They invest in the area themselves. That says a lot. We strongly recommend Mitch and Eric!
We believe the Merida area - Yucatan coast gives the best value for the money for any location in the Americas. It receives the highest rating by Mexico Insider (93 out of 100) and International Living (93 out of 100) for a place to live or retire. There is excellent health care, very low crime rate, international airport, tropical weather, ferry service between Florida and Progreso, warm ocean, many activities, friendly, laid back. It is genuine Mexico with many of the conveniences of home (Costco, Sams Club, Walmart, etc.). Merida reminds of some of New Orleans or Key West years ago. You can never guess what gem lies behind the home facads! There is a French influence to the archetecture and always some free music to listen to. Reasonable food can be had at the many restuarants and bars where you can sit outside on the sidewalks or on the blocked-off streets. The streets are tiled or have stonework. Modern buildings coexist with buildings that were constructed in the 1500s. There is a well lit, 4-lane highway between Merida and the coast. There is also a little traveled super highway (with toll) between Merida and Cancun. When you fly into Merida, it looks like an island in a sea of green. Five years ago there were 50 Americans in Merida. Today there are around 300. We saw others on our recent trip who were house-hunting like us. Fifty homes were purchased over the past month... yet, Merida remains essentially undiscoverd by Americans. On our recent trip, we met folks from Poland, Italy, Sweden, Nova Scotia, England, and other locations. Still, most folks are Mayan Mexicans.
See our website: http://drennon.org/merida/ or contact us http://drennon.org/bill/email.html
Mexico International were by far the most professional, friendly and helpful estate agency we encountered in the Yucatan. The staff were knowledgeable, and catered to Western demands – a factor which eludes many other agencies. The offices are easily locatable in the impressive Fiesta Americana building in the heart of Merida. Our transaction went quickly and without hassle due to the competence of Mexico International staff.
Andy was the first agent we met in Merida, and by far the best. His experience in Canada and love for the Mexican life brings a great balance in a real estate agent, which allows us (the customers), to appreciate better what we are looking for, as well as understanding how things work in Mexico compared to what we are used to in Western society.
A friendly, caring and inviting personality, it was a pleasure dealing with him, and hope to do so again in the future
Alastair Orr & Andrew Mackintosh, Birmingham, United Kingdom
orr_ah@hotmail.com
We found exactly what we wanted in Merida and closed the deal in recordtime, thanks to the professionalism of Keith Heitke and Mexico International. It was also a pleasure to work with them.
Todd and Arin Farrington
Two years ago I met Keith while I was vacationing in Akumal. Three weeks
later I bought a house in Merida with his help. I now live in that house year
round. Keith was invaluable in helping me to navigate the process of buying a
house, finding a contractor, and making the big move from New York City to
Merida. I totally recommend him.
John R. Thompson
To whom it may concern,
I met Victor Huitron in Merida after contacting him through the Mexintl website. We spent several days exploring Merida real estate searching for a property to suit my needs. His fluency in English was a definite asset as was his Knowledge of the market. Victor was at all times professional, helpful and always punctual.
Thanks to him, I found my dream house. I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Mexico International and Victor Huitron.
Sincerely, Kim Francois
kim@mail.aventisdirect.com
I would thoroughly recommend Keith at Mexico International
for all and any real estate transactions.
In 2006 I bought two houses through them. Keith was delightful and informative.
Very friendly but always professional. His grasp on the market down here in Mérida is
superior to most.
The financial side of things also went very smoothly as Keith knew all
there was to know.
I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and in fact have already
recommended them to several others who have also been most satisfied.
sincerely,
Ian Arthur
It was a pleasure and a wonderful experience working with Eric Partney of Mexico International. His experience and knowlege of the Mexico real estate market gave us an edge in purchasing our beach front property. Eric and his team at Mexico International will deliver experience , integrity and will make the process very easy to purchase Mexico real estate.
Eric also played an important role in introducing us to a top notch legal and accounting firm as to handle our administrative requirements for our property as well as a quality architectural firm to build our dream vacation home.
I would highly recommend working with Eric and Mexico International if you are seeking real estate opportunities in Mexico as they made our dream a reality and were with us every step of the way.
Bill & Karen Flynn
We would like to express our thanks to Mitch Keenan in handling our Mexican land purchase.
Through Mitch's professionalism, knowledgeable reference base and persistence, we were able to timely close on our land purchase, involving our Self-Directed IRAs. This was a complicated transaction involving numerous corporations, and Mitch's team stood up to the challenge to get the deal done. Communication was always timely, we had input into options as they were presented, and we were very satisfied with the outcome.
Please feel free to email us if you are structuring a similar type of transaction.
Kris and Roy Mullihan
kris.mullihan@earthlink.net
Mitch made my experience of buying real estate in Merida a good one. I was afraid that because I was a woman and because I was not looking for an expensive property, that maybe I would not be taken seriously. But Mitch was a professional, he treated me with respect, was always there to answer my questions and the lawyers and bankers that he deals with are also professionals. I highly recommend him.
Mayra Alejandro
mayrapel@excite.com
Hello, my name is Tony Perrotta.
I am an attorney, practicing for 23 years in Georgia.
In my life, I have probably bought and sold 100 pieces of property. A large part of my practice is closing real estate transactions. Accordingly, I have dealt with scores of agents over the years both personally and professionally. I just can't say enough good things about Mitch. He responded to every call and e-mail – usually within 24 hours. He knows the properties listed in his area and prevented us from making any mistakes. Everything happened exactly as he predicted...
There were no surprises at the closing table or at any other stage of the negotiations. He is completely trustworthy in every aspect of his character. Finally, and what impressed me the most, was the way he treated me... my transaction was for a relatively low dollar amount, and I know he didn’t make a lot of money from me, but I always felt like I was his most important client.
In short, he is just a nice guy. It has been about 6 months since I purchased my Mexican property, and it has turned out far beyond my expectations... Quite simply it has been one of the best things I have ever done. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any further assistance.
Tony Perrotta
Perrotta50@aol.com
I have been in Merida, Yucatan, three times in the last year and have firmly decided to buy a holiday/retirement home for my parents now and for myself in the long term.
At first I worked with two other real estate agents but soon selected Mitch as the most professional and reliable. He has introduced me to his lawyer (also very professional) and a contractor who works at local prices but according to "Western" work principles.
Ours was/is a very complex deal.
Based on my past experience I can sincerely recommend the services of Mitch to anyone who has serious interest to buy a house in Merida and needs more complex services including legal and reconstruction work.
If you have any questions or I can be of help in any way, please contact me without hesitation.
Best regards,
Laszlo Jaloveczki
Budapest, Hungary
tel: (36) 30 22 11 898 or (36) 1 328 21 75
e-mail: jlas@tozaicorp.com
I highly recommend Mitch Keenan as a professional and reliable real estate representative.
In Merida, I have been involved with the purchase of two properties. The first was not purchased with Mitch. The second, which involved a more complicated procedure, was purchased through Mitch and the deal went so much smoother than the first.
He gave us valuable advice and information that helped us to understand local procedures and our choices on how to purchase the property. Furthermore, the information was reliable and didn’t have that 'creative flair' that so much of the local professional advice has.
Money transfers and finishing details were carried out with confidence and in a timely fashion.
After living in Merida and being part of, and witness to, several real estate deals here, I believe you’d be hard pressed to find anyone more dependable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy than Mitch Keenan.
Feel free to contact me with further questions. Enjoy your new home!
Corina Fitznar
cfitznar@hotmail.com
011 52 999 928 2905
I bought my house through Mitch one year ago last November. I "found" Mitch on the internet when searching for real estate in Mexico. Mitch turned out to be the greatest real estate person and guy. He really worked for us to make the sale happen – even lending us personal money when I miscalculated closing costs.
When the time comes to sell this house Mitch will, without a doubt, be the agent I use.
If I can provide any additional information, please do not hesitate to email me. Good luck with your purchase – you have the right agent.
Paula Sievert
Calle 54 #520 66 y 68
Centro
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
pvsievert@yahoo.com
We met Mitch in 2000 on our first trip to the Yucatan. We continue to call upon him for assistance with real estate. Even more so now that we call him our friend, too.
You cannot do better than having Mitch help you with a purchase here in Mexico. His character and abilities are outstanding. We trust him implicitly and you can, too.
George Fischer &
Sam Woodruff
Calle 53 #519 Entre 66 y 64
El Centro
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
samwgeorgef@yahoo.com
Thanks to Keith Heitke and Mexico International, we had a wonderful experience buying our house in Merida. From the beginning--which was via email--Keith was a brilliant and caring communicator. He gave us the information we needed to really prepare for the process. Once we landed in Merida, we were able to zero in on what we wanted and actually found and bought our house in less than a week. Keith works very hard to match a buyer's desires with real possibility.
Arin and Todd Farrington
I am writing with reference for Mitch Keenan whom I have known for approximately eight years and with whom I have had five successful real estate transactions of substantial properties.
Mitch brings an unwavering professionalism to the table along with his knowledge of Mexican real estate laws, up-to-date information on fideicomiso or corporation options or whatever might be relevant to the transaction, and has the personality to keep deals on track when buyers and sellers are at odds.
I have never waited an extra minute for monies to be transferred to my accounts by Mitch after a closing nor have I ever had occasion to doubt his honesty or abilities. I can't think of a single reason why you would not be happy using him.
Best of luck on whatever you undertake,
Sincerely,
Raymond Branham
We are Margo and Robert, owners of Sin Duda Villas in Xcalak.
One of the benefits of doing business on the Yucatan Peninsula, here at the edge of the world, is dependent on knowing a select few of the gentle "Americans" in this part of the world. One of our first friends and hence, invaluable advisors, has been Mitch Keenan.
During our contract signing for beginning the business of Sin Duda Villas (1977), we met Mitch in Merida. Has been one of the most informed and encouraging of our business contacts, as well as a trusted friend.
Because of his impeccable manner and integrity, even under some of the most surprising and challenging circumstances, he is able to maintain his style in a reserved and respectful manner.
We have directed all of our friends and some guests – interested in purchasing either real property, or a business in the Yucatan – to Mitch, because he's ABLE to just "do it."
You're in TOTALLY capable hands with Mitch.
Affectionately, we are . . .
Margo and Robert and Corgis x 3
Email yucatan@sindudavillas.com
Well, it had to happen. As a former university administrator (Tulane University here in New Orleans) and high school principal (3 states) it was only a matter of time that I would e-mail my very first reference - actually I'm surprised that it took this long.
Knowing absolutely nothing about you nor your situation I will nevertheless be happily candid about Mitchell Keenan and his business.
First, I wish to begin by saying that I recommend Mitchell Keenan both professionally and personally as a Realtor and Businessman with the highest of accolades. And as a fully credentialed international correspondent, a business owner myself, a guidebook writer and travel writer, and an incurable skeptic, I do NOT make recommendations lightly.
My partner and I, Heather Moreau, first began communicating with Mitch in the 90s as we were very interested in property in Yucatan. Well, at that time exploring real estate via internet was kind of weird to say the least. We established a business relationship with Mitch for a couple of years before we finally bought our current beach house in Yucatan.
Had it not been for Mitch's forthrightness, integrity, honesty, and candor, none of our good fortune would have happened. We, in fact, purchased our home at San Crisanto several years ago and have been greatly satisfied with all transactions including Mitch's literally "holding our hands" through all the details and signings – he is just a fabulous person to work with in purchasing property in Mexico.
As a matter or fact, as I write to you, Mitch is overseeing the renovation and expansion of our beach home since we are far away in New Orleans – we trust him completely. That says it all.
If you would like me to send excerpts from articles I have written in the past years on Mexican real estate, realities, hurdles, and cultural vistas, I would be more than happy to do so. One consistent theme has always been the reliability of Mitchell Keenan and his real estate business.
Proven trust is everything, isn't it?
Please feel free to contact us at anytime if we can assist you, okay?
Most Sincerely,
Alan Graham & Heather Moreau
MOREAU TOWNHOUSE
streetcar@earthlink.net
www.moreautownhouse.com
1404 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-527-5037 (Local)
888-815-5037 (Toll-Free)
FAX: 504-593-9079
When we came to Mexico looking for property, Mitch Keenan was our contact person here. He found us our house and now four years later has sold it for us. He is a great person to work with: knowledgeable, patient with our "demands" and with our impatience, smooth as silk in difficult situations, honest, trustworthy and rich with local contacts. I recommend him and his agency without reservation. Good luck to you!
Rosemary and Charles Byers
rosybus@yahoo.com
My husband and I found Miguel's Mexico on the Internet while we were looking for real estate in Mexico. We corresponded with Mitch for some time prior to actually coming to look at properties. We were able to describe to him, more or less, the kind of property we were looking for. He answered all our questions – both pertinent and stupid – with a great deal of knowledge and, I might add, patience.
Upon arriving in Merida he met us at our hotel and talked with us over breakfast regarding our particular concerns and needs. He was and is "muy simpatico" and we liked him immediately.
He has become a very dear friend and we are happy to say we would still do business with him. He is honest, knowledgeable and easy to work with. He has had many years in the real estate business here and in the U.S.
We bought and sold a beach property through him as well as purchasing our home here in Merida. He seems able to place people in the environment they are seeking. We bought our home through him five years ago and it has been the best thing we ever did.
We love Merida and we love our home. You really can't find more professional and concerned people than Mitch and his associates. We would be happy to answer any further questions you might have regarding Mitch.
Sincerely, Sally and Robert Wintheiser
www.mexicobob.com
I am writing you at the request of Mitch Keenan, understanding you requested references pertaining to his involvement with Real Estate here in Merida.
I can without concern recommend Mitch for his help, professionalism and honesty to any one interested in looking for Real Estate investments here. While the process is relatively simple, it is MUCH different than in the U.S. and enlisting the assistance of someone experienced in the various ways to close a deal is most important.
You have that person in Mitch. I have known him for several years and am sure you will be in good hands with his help (and probably enjoy his company, also). He has explained many details of the real estate market in Mexico to me and I am most comfortable with his expertise.
If you have any questions or concerns about dealings down here, feel free to write and ask ...
Bud Godley
godley@avantel.net
Paradise Found!