1. Seller and title
- Identity and authority of the seller.
- Title deed and registration information.
- Current certificate showing liens, restrictions or annotations.
- Cadastral record, survey, area, dimensions and boundaries.
- Agrarian or ejido status ruled out or properly regularized, where relevant.
2. Development and permitted use
- Authorization establishing the real estate development.
- Land-use feasibility or license.
- Approved plan or master plan.
- Infrastructure and urbanization authorization.
- Applicable environmental and impact permits.
- Condominium regime and rules, if applicable.
3. Infrastructure and delivery
- Legal access and road specifications.
- Electricity, water, sanitation, stormwater and public lighting.
- What is finished, what is authorized and what is promised for the future.
- Delivery date, conditions and evidence.
- Maintenance responsibility and regular or special assessments.
4. Contract and total cost
- Total price, currency, payment schedule and reservation terms.
- Cancellation, penalty and refund policy.
- Exact lot description and promised deliverables.
- Date and requirements for closing and title transfer.
- PROFECO-registered adhesion contract when applicable.
- Estimate of tax, appraisal, notary, registry, bank and maintenance costs.
5. Before signing
- Request time to read and retain every document.
- Make sure commercial promises are included in writing.
- Ask a notary to independently review the transaction.
- Do not confuse a reservation, a promise-to-purchase contract and a deed.
- If buying from abroad, confirm powers of attorney, apostilles and trust requirements early.