FAQ 1

1. How much time and money can you save me?

This example is for comparison purposes only in order to highlight the savings that we often obtain for clients. Because every transaction is unique, actual costs and savings vary.   


2. Why should I pay you to find properties for me - don't realtors do that for free?

• Realtors receive a commission from both the seller (3%) and the buyer (3%), so it's to their advantage to sell for as much as possible and not disclose negative information about a property. Because we receive no commissions, we are 100% aligned with your best interests.

• Most realtors show only the properties they have in their portfolios, so if you work with just one or two of them you see only a fraction of what's on the market. During a search, we deal with as many as 20 realtors at once.

• Realtors are not Agronomists or Builders. Despite what they claim, most are ignorant of the technical pros and cons of the properties they are selling and their suitability for your plans. We pre-inspect properties with certified experts in order to keep our clients from making mistakes that cost them time and money.

• Very few realtors in Argentina speak English well, and even fewer have the technical vocabulary to adequately answer your questions and clearly explain essential legal, tax and banking information. You won't encounter a culture or language barrier with English & Associates.

• Unlicensed "agents" in Argentina often try to sell properties to foreigners that have serious hidden problems such as unpaid taxes, liens, inheritance lawsuits, or high salinity or Nematodes (in the case of rural properties). We maintain a black list of bad realtors so as to not waste time looking at junk properties.

• Opposite to many countries, in Argentina it is the buyer's responsibility to run financial projections on a potential investment (and when such data is supplied by the seller or broker it is often unreliable: see example). We provide unbiased estimates of future income and expenses for properties our clients are considering.

• When it comes to the purchase of a property, we can save you thousands of dollars by helping you understand fair market values and Argentine bargaining tactics. Commissioned realtors want to sell for as much as they can -- we just want to help you negotiate the lowest possible price.

• We obtain for our clients special rates on hotel rooms and rental cars as well as reduced fees on wire transfers and other transaction costs. These savings are not available through most realtors and more than offset the cost of our services (see example).

3. What makes English & Associates unique?

• Our Business Model - We are ideally suited to help you find and purchase the property you are looking for since we receive no commissions of any kind and represent only you, the buyer. 

• Market Knowledge - On a yearly basis we physically inspect hundreds of properties. This gives us a unique knowledge of the market and property values (a reliable database of sale prices like the MLS system in the United States does not exist in Argentina).

• Management Style - English & Associates is managed according to principles taught in the world's leading business schools, and adheres to globally recognized best practices.

• Detailed Information - All of our clients receive a formal Client Handbook in English that contains detailed legal, tax and banking information as well as costs for building materials and labor. 

• References - We have satisfied clients from around the world who are willing to tell qualified prospects about their positive experiences working with English & Associates. 

4. Do you cover all of Argentina?

• We travel to all areas of Argentina to assist clients with purchases or represent them at Closing (including Buenos Aires, Salta, Cordoba, San Juan, San Rafael, Bariloche, San Martin de los Andes and Esquel).

5. What is the profile of your typical client?

• We represent buyers of all budgets that need a team of honest professionals to help them find, evaluate and purchase a quality property anywhere in Argentina.

6. I'm interested in your services - what's the next step?

• Please contact us at info@english-associates.com to arrange a time for a conference call to discuss your questions and specific needs. Or, email us and we will send you our standard Rate Sheet with descriptions of our services and their cost.